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Australian Podiatry Association (APodA) Podcasts
The Australian Podiatry Association is the largest and oldest peak body representing podiatry and promoting foot health in Australia. As the leading provider of quality continuing education for podiatrists, we support our members with opportunities to develop their professional career, uphold standards and build connections.We are committed to the advancement of podiatry to improve foot health in the community. The positive impact of podiatric care changes the lives of one in five Australians who suffer from foot pain.
Episodes
48 episodes
The lowdown on high heels
Today’s podcast will dive into an issue that may not have been at the top of many people’s agendas for quite some time (thanks to Covid). High heels… Given this year’s Foot Health Week seeks to champion podiatrists and the diffe...
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Forensic Podiatry: its role in solving true crime
The following podcast contains themes which may be disturbing to some listeners and/or may not be suitable for young audiences. Listener discretion is advised.In this fascinating episode we dive deep into the world of Forensic Po...
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Changing lives through foot health intervention
In this episode we are talking about a disability and development organisation called Motivation Australia, and the role podiatry has in the kind of work being done. This not for profit runs life saving and life changing projects in devel...
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Starting school kids on the right foot
Back to school shoe shopping can be overwhelming and confusing so join us for this special Back-to-School episode as we cover everything parents need to know before hitting the shops.Podiatrist, Hayley Uden and Phil Scala from Colorado c...
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APodA Infection control guidelines - The who, what, when and why!
The APodA has updated its infection control guidelines to help members understand the latest insights in this often complex space.Join our APodA President Ainslie Davies and our Infection Control Consultant Brenda Tonkin as we discussed...
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29:51
Understanding Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
For those diagnosed with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) it can be a debilitating and exhaustive condition. There are no definitive ‘tests’ for CRPS and a patient’s doctor has to exclude a number of other conditions that may appear simila...
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The Importance of Nutrition in the Older Patient
Up to 50% of residents in aged care homes are malnourished or at risk of malnutrition. These figures are somewhat less in the community, but older people living in their own home, in a retirement community or serviced apartment remain at risk o...
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Secrets from an Olympian: Mindsets, setbacks, and feet!
The APodA Podcast presents a special Foot Health Week episode...Join Tokyo Olympian Matthew Clarke as we chat candidly about mindsets, overcoming injuries and general fitness and foot health tips.As a high-performance athlete, Mat...
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Women in Football: Boots and all.
The APodA Podcast presents a special Foot Health Week episode...Hosted by Nicki Quigley, Hawthorn Football Club podiatrist along with Australian Wallaroos Rugby Union players Sera Naiqama and Emily Chancellor. Chatting all t...
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Working with Patients Living with Dementia
Treating patients who live with the challenges of Dementia presents very specific issues in terms of communication, patient management and in some cases handling. The patients suffer from many foot issues common to the elderly population, but i...
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25:08
Patient Centred Care. What is it, and how can we apply the principles in practice?
As practitioners we like to think the care we provide is always ‘patient centred’, but apart from being a bit of a ‘buzz-word’, what IS Patient Centred Care? , what does it look like in a real podiatry practice and how can practitioner...
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Patellofemoral Osteoarthritis and the role of the Podiatrist with Dr Narelle Wyndow
Osteoarthritis of the knee is a commonly diagnosed condition with studies showing around 20% of the population experiencing some kind of patellofemoral (PF) joint pain in their lifetime. Join the APodA for our recent conversation w...
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Working with Children on the Autism Spectrum with Dr Cylie Williams
With many Podiatrists seeing more children in their practices, its common for podiatrists to work with children diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Hugely rewarding, especially when you see progress, it can be challen...
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APERF | Advancing Podiatry Research
APERF's aim is to advance podiatry research in Australia - but who's behind the scenes and what do they do? How much do you really know about APERF and the work they do and support? Join the APodA as we chat with two APERF Trustee...
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What is Sustainability in Healthcare and How Can Clinicians Contribute to Positive Change?
Within the healthcare sector, environmental sustainability occurs when resources are used as efficiently as possible, without compromising the quality of care for patients. Reducing the environmental impact of health care is important, and not ...
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The Use of Sonography in Podiatry
Do you use diagnostic ultrasound in your practice? Ultrasound is becoming more and more common in podiatry to assist with the assessment and diagnosis of a number of foot complaints ... but how often do you use it? Are you confident in...
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Understanding Lymphoedema with Professor Neil Piller
Chronic swelling, or edema of the lower limbs can be a sign of several medical conditions. The most common of these being lymphoedema, venous insufficiency, heart or kidney failure. Join the APodA as we speak with Professor Neil Pil...
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Common Exercise Myths Busted! with Talysha Reeve
Stretch before you exercise, you’ll avoid injuries. Exercise in the morning, its more effective. Doing more cardio equals more weight loss … For every two correct fitness concepts, there’s one lie. There are dozens of exerc...
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What's your WHY? | The Journey to finding your WHY with Samantha Gash and Joe Brooks
The 'Start with Why' movement was started by Simon Sinek to help people connect to their purpose and feel more inspired at work, by exploring the fundamental question of ‘WHY’. This successful movement affirmed that for people to be trul...
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What’s On? | The 2021 Australian Podiatry Conference
If you haven’t been able to get to a previous Australian Podiatry Conference, then 2021 might just be the year! Online for the first time, with sessions available over 2 weeks (fit workshops, lectures and panel discussions in af...
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2021 Australian Podiatry Conference Keynote. Professor David Hunter | Osteoarthritis. Assessment & the Treatment Pathway
Recorded recently, the APodA are excited to welcome Professor Hylton Menz as he interviews Professor David Hunter, Rheumatology Clinician & Researcher AND Keynote Speaker at the upcoming July 3 - 17, 2021 Australian Podia...
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So, You Want to be a Podiatric Surgeon?
Dr Paul Armanasco has been a Podiatric Surgeon since 2012, but what training pathway did he follow and what attracted Paul to podiatric surgery in the first place? Join us as we chat with Paul about his journey with podiatric surge...
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The Challenges & Inspirations of Rural/Remote Podiatry
We have seen it reported many times, Australians in rural and remote areas have poorer health outcomes than those in metropolitan areas, and workforce shortages are a major contributor – particularly when it comes to allied health workers.<...
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The Australasian Council of Podiatry Deans. An important voice for podiatry educators
A relatively new group, established in June 2019 - the ACPD emerged from what was the previous Australian & New Zealand Podiatry Accreditation Council (ANZPAC) ... we sat down recently and asked members of the ACPD to explain their role and...
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Thinking of Buying or Selling a Podiatry Practice? What to consider before signing on the dotted line …
We all acknowledge 2020 was NOT the best of times. The effects of such a challenging year has taken it's toll in many ways and may have given you pause for thought ... Is it time to sell up? or is it your time to launch that new venture and...
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