Evidence-Based Physio Updates & Rehab Breakthroughs | PNN

🚨 From smarter spine diagnostics to pregnancy strength training—physiotherapy is evolving fast.
Hosted by Giri Srinivasan, Registered Physiotherapist, this episode delivers evidence-based physiotherapy updates you can apply to clinical care, training, and recovery.

1. Research Highlights
Compression Overload Test vs Straight Leg Raise

2. Resistance Training During Pregnancy
British Journal of Sports Medicine review confirms strength training in pregnancy is safe, linked to lower gestational diabetes, hypertension, and mood disorders—even with higher-load lifting under guidance.

3. Clinical Practice Guideline
Fall Prevention for Older Adults (APTA Geriatrics)

4. Innovation in Rehab
Virtual Reality Physiotherapy

5. Exercise Spotlight
Tall Kneeling Kettlebell Turns

🌟 Patient Success Story
Spinal Stenosis Recovery Without Surgery
Mrs. C arrived with severe back pain and nerve symptoms on a surgical waitlist. Through pain neuroscience education, cognitive functional therapy, manual therapy, and graded movement, she is now ~75% pain-free and walking confidently—highlighting the power of physiotherapy to restore hope and function.

📍 Vertex Physiotherapy
📍 Address: 6958 76 Ave NW #205, Edmonton, AB T6B 2R2, Canada
📞 Call: (825) 525-2852
🌐 https://vertexphysio.ca