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Physio:logical!

Physio:logical!

By Jeremy Hookway, Elizabeth Stewart and ATW Physio students, HSB

This English podcast series from the Hochschule Bremen's BSc physiotherapy course takes a look at a broad range of professional issues from the viewpoint of newly qualified physiotherapists. The podcast format was developed within their English course in association with the Languages Center of the Universities in Bremen.
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S1 E1 Guillain Barré Syndrome

Physio:logical!Dec 20, 2022

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Parkinson's Disease: How it changes the lives of sufferers

Parkinson's Disease: How it changes the lives of sufferers

Sometimes people are living a very active life when they are diagnosed with Parkinson's disease . How should they react? In the final podcast of the current season, Emma, Kimberly and Joanna discuss treatment perspectives and take a look at the physiological basis of the disease.

Physio:logical will be back for season three in November. We hope you enjoyed listening to season two as much as we enjoyed making it. We'd love you to join us again with the next generation of physio students!

Mar 07, 202408:35
S2 E7 ACL rupture: How to rehabilitate?

S2 E7 ACL rupture: How to rehabilitate?

Have you ever torn your cruciate ligament? We are going to talk about the possibilities and differences in the treatment of professional and amateur athletes and the steps back to your sport. 

Greta, Kati, Lea and Nadja

Feb 29, 202411:17
S2 E6 Physiotherapy Outcome and the Therapeutic Relationship

S2 E6 Physiotherapy Outcome and the Therapeutic Relationship

Out nooooooow! In our new podcast episode, we will discuss the potential outcome of physiotherapy and the impact of the relationship between therapist and patient. Enjoy!


Feb 22, 202409:45
S2 E5 Different models of physio education

S2 E5 Different models of physio education

Tammo, Jonah, Sofia and Marcelo compare different international educational models for physiotherapy.

Feb 15, 202412:41
S2E4 Pain

S2E4 Pain

We take a look at something familiar to everyone: pain. What IS pain exactly and what is its function?

Feb 08, 202417:31
S2E3 Merci for massage

S2E3 Merci for massage

Marit, Anna, Fine and Jacky clear up some clichés about physiotherapy.

Feb 01, 202410:03
S2E2 Lateral epicondylitis: Tennis elbow

S2E2 Lateral epicondylitis: Tennis elbow

You have never played tennis but your doctor diagnosed you with tennis elbow? You are a therapist and don't know how to treat your patient? Joana, Keno and Nina are going to shed some light on the basic information, treatment options and exercises regarding lateral epicondylitis aka tennis elbow.

Jan 23, 202408:60
S2 E1 Lack of movement in children

S2 E1 Lack of movement in children

Lack of movement and the consequences for children. How much are children moving? . Jenni, Charly, Jana and Pia take a look at the World Health Organisation recommendations for movement and some current numbers. We also interview physiotherapists and an osteopath to give you an insight into their work with children. How can you recognize a lack of movement and how can you change it? 

Jan 16, 202415:01
S2 E7 Trailer : ACL rupture – How to rehabilitate?

S2 E7 Trailer : ACL rupture – How to rehabilitate?

Have you ever torn your cruciate ligament? We are going to talk about the possibilities and differences in the treatment of professional and amateur athletes and the steps back to your sport.

See you soon! Greta, Kati, Lea and Nadja

Jan 11, 202400:55
S2 E6 Trailer Physiotherapy outcome and Therapeutic Relationship

S2 E6 Trailer Physiotherapy outcome and Therapeutic Relationship

Coming sooooooon! In our new podcast episode we will discuss the potential outcome of physiotherapy and the impact of the relationship between therapist and patient.

Dec 21, 202300:56
S2 E5 Trailer Different models of physio education

S2 E5 Trailer Different models of physio education

Tammo, Jonah, Sofia and Marcelo compare different international education models for physiotherapy.
Dec 19, 202300:49
S2 E4 Trailer: Lack of movement in children

S2 E4 Trailer: Lack of movement in children

Coming soon: Lack of movement and the consequences for children. How much are children moving? . Jenni, Charly, Jana and Pia take a look at the World Health Organisation recommendations for movement and some current numbers. We also interview physiotherapists and an osteopath to give you an insight into their work with children. How can you recognize a lack of movement and how can you change it? 

See you soon!

Dec 14, 202301:05
S2 E3 Trailer: Merci for massage

S2 E3 Trailer: Merci for massage

Marit, Anna, Fine and Jacky are going to clear up some clichés about physiotherapists and physiotherapy for you. Stay tuned if you would like to know if some of those cliches are actually true.

Dec 12, 202300:47
S2 E4 Trailer: Pain

S2 E4 Trailer: Pain

Coming up soon: our students take a look at something familiar to everyone: pain

Nov 16, 202300:42
S1 E4 Breathing: an interdisciplinary view edited

S1 E4 Breathing: an interdisciplinary view edited

A midwife, a breath, speech & voice teacher and a physiotherapist get together to look at something essential to life: breathing. Take a deep breath, and relax.....

Nov 03, 202318:49
S1 E3 How close is too close?

S1 E3 How close is too close?

How close is too close?
Anna, Anne, May and Amelie take a look at sexual harassment from the physiotherapist’s point of view, explain the legal situation and give some advice on how to deal with it.

Particular thanks to our interview partners Jonas Kohlhage, Nina Felker and Selina Bergau and to everyone else who gave advice.
Feb 02, 202310:52
S1 E2 Far more than massage

S1 E2 Far more than massage

Sabrina, Anneke and Luisa take a look at the role of modern physiotherapy and explain how they help patients to take a more active role in the healing process.
Follow our podcast now or subscribe so that you don't miss it! Available on Spotify/google and apple podcasts
By physios, for physios, Physio:logical! takes a look at professional issues for newly qualified entrants to the profession. An SZHB / Hochschule Bremen University of Applied Sciences project.
Jan 13, 202307:45
S1 E2 Far more than massage (trailer)

S1 E2 Far more than massage (trailer)

Sabrina, Anneke and Luisa take a look at the role of modern physiotherapy and explain how they  help patients to take a more active role in the healing process.

This episode will air early January 2023.  Follow our podcast now or subscribe so that you don't miss it! 

By physios, for physios, Physio:logical! takes a look at professional issues for newly qualified entrants to the profession. An SZHB / Hochschule Bremen University of Applied Sciences project.

Dec 21, 202200:41
S1 E1 Guillain Barré Syndrome

S1 E1 Guillain Barré Syndrome

Series 1, episode 1
Nora, Charlotte and Martin take a look at Guillain Barré Syndrome, a rare and frightening condition involving rapid-onset paralysis. Particular thanks go to Mareile Hankeln, our special guest for this episode.
Dec 20, 202209:29
Coming up soon on Physio:logical!: Guillain Barré Syndrome - Coming back to life (trailer)

Coming up soon on Physio:logical!: Guillain Barré Syndrome - Coming back to life (trailer)

Coming up in our first episode, we look at Guillain Barré Syndrome, a form of sudden-onset paralysis.  We look at the importance of recognising it early, and find out how physios can -quite literally- give patients their lives back.

By physios, for physios, Physio:logical! takes a look at professional issues for newly qualified entrants to the profession. An SZHB / Hochschule Bremen University of Applied Sciences project.

Dec 05, 202201:22