Rosalba Courtney has been driven by curiosity, in particular, discovering why some patients weren’t responding to treatment. That curiosity launched her career into the world of breathing therapy.

Rosalba has undertaken a PhD on the topic, and has published works in textbooks and scientific literature. Through her research and clinical experience, Rosalba has developed her own assessment and therapy protocols.

Rosalba is passionate about sharing the healing potential of breathing with her patients and other health professionals. 

On this episode, Rosalba discusses:
her career journey as an osteopath, naturopath, Chinese medicine practitioner and breathing therapist;
how she discovered breathing as a missing link in some patients healing journey;
development of the dysfunctional breathing (DB) model and assessment tools through her PhD;
the impact of DB on pain and core strength;
signs that DB could be playing a fundamental role in a patient’s presentation;
assessment of diaphragm function; and
manual therapy for the diaphragm.


The content discussed in each episode is the opinion of the participants only and should not be used as medical advice.

Rosalba Courtney has been driven by curiosity, in particular, discovering why some patients weren’t responding to treatment. That curiosity launched her career into the world of breathing therapy.
Rosalba has undertaken a PhD on the topic, and has published works in textbooks and scientific literature. Through her research and clinical experience, Rosalba has developed her own assessment and therapy protocols.
Rosalba is passionate about sharing the healing potential of breathing with her patients and other health professionals. 
On this episode, Rosalba discusses:
<ul>
<li>her career journey as an osteopath, naturopath, Chinese medicine practitioner and breathing therapist;</li>
<li>how she discovered breathing as a missing link in some patients healing journey;</li>
<li>development of the dysfunctional breathing (DB) model and assessment tools through her PhD;</li>
<li>the impact of DB on pain and core strength;</li>
<li>signs that DB could be playing a fundamental role in a patient’s presentation;</li>
<li>assessment of diaphragm function; and</li>
<li>manual therapy for the diaphragm.</li>
</ul>
 The content discussed in each episode is the opinion of the participants only and should not be used as medical advice.

Osteopathy Australia presents Osteo Talk, a podcast dedicated to delivering clinically relevant education for osteopaths to learn, connect and collaborate.

Each episode will explore real clinical issues through interviews and discussion with top practitioners in Australia and internationally. The podcast is a professional development resource that is osteopathically relevant and draws on the wealth of knowledge seen in practice, as well as experts in other disciplines.

The podcast is presented by Emily Bergman, a practising osteopath who is passionate about learning and making education accessible for all osteopaths. Emily graduated from RMIT University in 2008 after completing a Bachelor's and Master's of Osteopathy. She went on to practice in several different locations in Melbourne over the next few years before moving to Broome in WA with her husband. There, Emily worked alongside a great team of physiotherapists and was the only osteopath in town. Emily returned to Melbourne in 2020 where she practices in Warrandyte, Melbourne. 

Osteopathy Australia presents Osteo Talk, a podcast dedicated to delivering clinically relevant education for osteopaths to learn, connect and collaborate.
Each episode will explore real clinical issues through interviews and discussion with top practitioners in Australia and internationally. The podcast is a professional development resource that is osteopathically relevant and draws on the wealth of knowledge seen in practice, as well as experts in other disciplines.
The podcast is presented by Emily Bergman, a practising osteopath who is passionate about learning and making education accessible for all osteopaths. Emily&nbsp;graduated from RMIT University in 2008 after completing a Bachelor's and Master's of Osteopathy. She went on to practice in several different locations in Melbourne over the next few years before moving to Broome in WA with her husband. There, Emily worked alongside a great team of physiotherapists and was the only osteopath in town. Emily returned to Melbourne in 2020 where she practices in Warrandyte, Melbourne.&nbsp;

Osteo Talk

Osteo Talk, brought to you by Osteopathy Australia, is a podcast dedicated to delivering clinically relevant education for osteopaths to learn, connect and collaborate.

Each episode will explore real clinical issues through interviews and discussion with top practitioners in Australia and internationally. The podcast is a professional development resource that is osteopathically relevant and draws on the wealth of knowledge seen in practice, as well as experts in other disciplines.

The podcast is presented by Emily Bergman, a practising osteopath who is passionate about learning and making education accessible for all osteopaths. Emily graduated from RMIT University in 2008 after completing a Bachelor's and Master's of Osteopathy. She went on to practice in several different locations in Melbourne over the next few years before moving to Broome in WA with her husband. There, Emily worked alongside a great team of physiotherapists and was the only osteopath in town. Emily returned to Melbourne in 2020 where she practices in Warrandyte, Melbourne.

The content discussed in each episode is the opinion of the participants only and should not be used as medical advice.

Osteo Talk, brought to you by Osteopathy Australia, is a podcast dedicated to delivering clinically relevant education for osteopaths to learn, connect and collaborate.
Each episode will explore real clinical issues through interviews and discussion with top practitioners in Australia and internationally. The podcast is a professional development resource that is osteopathically relevant and draws on the wealth of knowledge seen in practice, as well as experts in other disciplines.
The podcast is presented by Emily Bergman, a practising osteopath who is passionate about learning and making education accessible for all osteopaths. Emily&nbsp;graduated from RMIT University in 2008 after completing a Bachelor's and Master's of Osteopathy. She went on to practice in several different locations in Melbourne over the next few years before moving to Broome in WA with her husband. There, Emily worked alongside a great team of physiotherapists and was the only osteopath in town. Emily returned to Melbourne in 2020 where she practices in Warrandyte, Melbourne.
The content discussed in each episode is the opinion&nbsp;of the participants only and should not be used as medical advice.

Dysfunctional Breathing

On this episode we are joined by Rebecca Malon, a Queensland based osteopath and clinical nutritionist whose lived experience led her to a focus on women’s health. Rebecca has undertaken extensive professional development and is passionate about empowering, educating and caring for women. Rebecca discusses endometriosis, a condition that can have a devastating impact on a women’s quality of life. With such a wide range of signs and symptoms, it can take time and involve multiple practitioners to put the pieces of the puzzle together on the journey to diagnosis. You may be the first practitioner to recognise the signs and symptoms, or be part of a multi-disciplinary team caring for a woman with endometriosis. Whatever the role, you can have a significant impact. 

Rebecca discusses:

What is endometriosis; 
Current understanding of the cause; 
Pain and symptom generating mechanisms; 
Common signs and symptoms; 
The role of osteopathy in the management of endometriosis; 
The role of central and peripheral sensitisation;
The role of pain education and pain down regulating training;
The role of the pelvic floor and abdominal diaphragm; 
The role of osteopathic treatment post surgically.

On this episode we are joined by Rebecca Malon, a Queensland based osteopath and clinical nutritionist whose lived experience led her to a focus on women’s health. Rebecca has undertaken extensive professional development and is passionate about empowering, educating and caring for women. Rebecca discusses endometriosis, a condition that can have a devastating impact on a women’s quality of life. With such a wide range of signs and symptoms, it can take time and involve multiple practitioners to put the pieces of the puzzle together on the journey to diagnosis. You may be the first practitioner to recognise the signs and symptoms, or be part of a multi-disciplinary team caring for a woman with endometriosis. Whatever the role, you can have a significant impact. 
Rebecca discusses:
What is endometriosis; Current understanding of the cause; Pain and symptom generating mechanisms; Common signs and symptoms; The role of osteopathy in the management of endometriosis; The role of central and peripheral sensitisation; The role of pain education and pain down regulating training; The role of the pelvic floor and abdominal diaphragm; The role of osteopathic treatment post surgically.

Endometriosis

Dr. Rosalba Courtney discusses symptoms of long COVID, the viral persistence and pathophysiology of COVID-19, management considerations with long covid patients and the role breathing exercises can play.

The content discussed in each episode is the opinion of the participants only and should not be used as medical advice.

Dr. Rosalba Courtney discusses symptoms of long COVID, the viral persistence and pathophysiology of COVID-19, management considerations with long covid patients and the role breathing exercises can play.
The content discussed in each episode is the opinion of the participants only and should not be used as medical advice.

Long COVID

For this episode, we hear from the highly knowledgeable and inspiring Dr Wael Mahmoud. Wael had the privilege of learning under some of the great names in osteopathy and has followed in their footsteps, becoming an educator, mentor and passionate practitioner. He is the director of CPD Health Courses and in 2021 published Two Hands: The Gamechanger Guide for Manual Therapists, a book that celebrates the unique gift osteopaths have as manual therapists and how they can thrive as healthcare professionals.

This episode explores:
navigating the role of osteopathy in the current evidence focused world of allied health;
supporting our new graduates through mentoring and internships;
the importance of communication and ‘treatment room choreography;’
an osteopathic approach to lateral elbow pain;
evidence for dry needling therapy for lateral elbow pain;
icing and bracing;
natural history and treatment frequency;
an osteopathic approach to frozen shoulder; and
the role of postural strain exercises.


The content discussed in each episode is the opinion of the participants only and should not be used as medical advice.

For this episode, we hear from the highly knowledgeable and inspiring Dr Wael Mahmoud. Wael had the privilege of learning under some of the great names in osteopathy and has followed in their footsteps, becoming an educator, mentor and passionate practitioner. He is the director of <a href="https://www.cpdhealthcourses.com">CPD Health Courses</a> and in 2021 published <a href="https://www.twohandsgamechanger.com/">Two Hands: The Gamechanger Guide for Manual Therapists</a>, a book that celebrates the unique gift osteopaths have as manual therapists and how they can thrive as healthcare professionals.
This episode explores:
<ul>
<li>navigating the role of osteopathy in the current evidence focused world of allied health;</li>
<li>supporting our new graduates through mentoring and internships;</li>
<li>the importance of communication and ‘treatment room choreography;’</li>
<li>an osteopathic approach to lateral elbow pain;</li>
<li>evidence for dry needling therapy for lateral elbow pain;</li>
<li>icing and bracing;</li>
<li>natural history and treatment frequency;</li>
<li>an osteopathic approach to frozen shoulder; and</li>
<li>the role of postural strain exercises.</li>
</ul>
 The content discussed in each episode is the opinion of the participants only and should not be used as medical advice.

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