PT, PhD (Running injuries) | Research lead + Instructor at The Running Clinic @ClinicRunning | Founder MoveMed Physiotherapy | Clinical Assistant Professor @ubc

Kelowna, British Columbia
Joined July 2014
NEW review by our group @UBC_MABLab led by @MichaelaCMKhan in @SportsMedicineJ Running is safe for joints. Don't be scared of 'wearing out your knees' - that's not a thing. Share far and wide. Time to make sure no one is scared of running! Free access: rdcu.be/cw881
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COME WORK WITH ME! Looking for a physiotherapist role where you can build your skills, work with runners, and enjoy the lifestyle outside the clinic? Send me your resume + cover letter at "[email protected]"
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Great session on running and knee pain at #WorldPhysio2025 thank you @JFEsculier
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Love running, but pulled back because you’ve heard it’s bad for your knees? You’re not alone - and this episode is for you.🏃‍♂️Dr. @JFEsculier joins @jointactionorg this week to bust the myths and show how to run safely with #osteoarthritis. 🎧 Listen now: open.spotify.com/episode/1Vv…
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“We’re not tires. Joints can adapt and get stronger with the right loading.” @JFEsculier joins us on @jointactionorg this week, he debunks the myth that running ruins your knees and explains how to run safely with #osteoarthritis.🎧 Click to listen here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas…
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Are super shoes a super PLACEBO? Our randomised crossover trial in female recreational runners suggests NOT for running economy, but YES for perceptions! @ScienceFootwear @BeavenMartyn @JFEsculier @petelamb_biomx @waikato @ClinicRunning Finlayson Pfister tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.…
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"The Right Advice" What do people need to return to running participation following knee surgery. 👏👏👏 Great work @JamesA_15 leading this study. Thanks @BJSM_BMJ for a great peer review process and for helping us share this work bjsm.bmj.com/content/early/2…
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Is running safe and effective for persistent back pain❓(It seems so❗️) Randomised controlled trial (#RCT ) published in @BJSM_BMJ 🔗 ➡️ doi.org/10.1136/bjsports-202… 👇 #infographic Study lead by @chris_neason
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🤔 Is ice an effective treatment for acute musculoskeletal injuries? 👉🏻 We have just launched a new episode of Physio Explained: To ice or not to ice? Unpacking acute injury treatment with Jean-Francois Esculier 📲 Listen now: 🔗 physio.network/icing-podcast
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Thanks for teaching in this course, Kim!! 🙏🏻
A priviledge to host a workshop about the Calf Raise App for this great group of 20 clinicians on the 2.0 Expert in Running Course of the @ClinicRunning in Quebec City 🍁🇨🇦
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Are you a clinician who treats people with patellofemoral pain (kneecap pain)? We would love your help to identify core domains for people with PFP. 👉 uniofqueensland.syd1.qualtri…
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What does it mean when patients with PFP tell us they are "better" or "worse"? Top work led by @sv_gabrielaa in @JOSPT during her time in DK. Big sample, N=490 patients. Spoiler alert: "a bit better" should make us less confidant about positive changes. jospt.org/doi/10.2519/jospt.…
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New paper alert ! 💥 Patients' expectations play a key role in MSK outcomes! ‼️ Yet, do we truly know what patients' expectations and preferences are for the management of MSK conditions? 🤔 And do those match with guidelines recommendations?🧐 🔓sciencedirect.com/science/ar…
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It was an absolute pleasure to contribute to this article and collaborate with an incredible team of researchers! Thank you to @ManuelaBesomi and @JFEsculier for taking the lead on this project👏 Educational resource👇 open.library.ubc.ca/cIRcle/c… Article 👇jospt.org/doi/10.2519/jospto…
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The impact of physical activity and sports on implant integrity and failure following knee arthroplasty📋 A huge thank you to our great team of coauthors for their contributions and guidance on this paper 👏 Link to full article 👇 oarsiopenjournal.com/article…
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Nice work @JFEsculier and team! Hope to see more work in this space 😜😜😜 LINK: shorturl.at/azXwn
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What do you perceive as a running-related injury? Do you agree with definitions suggested in previous research? This research survey takes 5-10 minutes🙏 (available in 🇬🇧🇫🇷🇪🇸🇮🇹🇯🇵). Responses are anonymous. No information will identify you personally. ubc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/fo…
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Have you had a #hip or #knee replacement surgery recently? If yes or if you know anyone that fits the criteria below, please share this study. Thank you! Take the survey now➡️ tiny.cc/PatientQISurvey #TJR @ONTPhysio @NSPhysio @NLPhysioAssoc @StGeorgePT @JFEsculier @parthlodhia
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What is the most efficient way to run according to science? Find our in our new super comprehensive FREE review with meta-analysis: link.springer.com/article/10… Key findings in the fig below, but many more details & applications in the paper Short thread below #running #science
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