2 minute reps by Tim Mitchell

Last Updated: October 23, 2025
A brief chat about a topical issue in musculoskeletal pain with Darren Beales and Tim Mitchell
Rep of the day 10 - Don't listen to gurus on the internet
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Be very careful of believing everything you hear - most people agree with themselves a lot of the time

Rep of the day 9 - Manual therapy facilitates exercise
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Manual therapy has a role, but to claim it facilitates exercise doesn't hold up

0:00 / 2:32 Rep of the day 8 - Right, maybe we need another scan
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We need to find the balance between appropriate and unhelpful investigations for musculoskeletal pain

Rep of the day 7 - Ain't noth'n that can't be stuffed up by an operation
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Navigating the decision for orthopaedic surgery required shared decision making

Rep of the day 6 - Are your ears painted on?
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We have two ears and one mouth, so we should use them proportionately

Rep of the day 5 - Physios aren't comedians
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Being funny or good at engaging with patients is a great start, but hopefully that's not the only string to your bow

Rep of the day 4 - Physios aren't psychologists
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Musculoskeletal pain is defined as a sensory and emotional experience, but where do you draw the line with treating people with psychological problems?

Rep of the day 3 - We have hands for a reason
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In healthcare, the use of touch can be very powerful for different reasons with different people

Rep of the day 2 - Maybe if we try that just one more time
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In healthcare, why do practitioners continue to do the same thing over and over, even when it is clearly not working?

Rep of the Day 1: Death by questionnaire
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In healthcare, screening and functional questionnaires are useful, but be wary of doing too many and make sure you put them to use

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