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She holds a PhD in tendon pain and has a background that includes a Masters in Sports Physiotherapy and two bachelor degrees. Her clinical work spans some of the top performance environments in the world. She has worked with the Australian Institute of Sport, the Australian Ballet Company and Ballet School, pro football with Melbourne Heart, the Victorian Institute of Sport, and several major events including the Commonwealth Games, the Vancouver Winter Olympics, the Singapore Youth Olympics and the London Paralympics. She also spent more than a year on tour with Disneys The Lion King.Ebonie has published widely on tendon pain, motor control, load, and rehab, with a special focus on patellar tendinopathy."}},{"acf_fc_layout":"content-content","section_options":{"vertical_alignment":"top","column_right_box":false,"column_left_width":"col-12 col-lg-4 offset"},"column_left":{"content_editor":"<h2 class=\"heading-four\">Description<\/h2>"},"column_right":{"content_editor":"In this conversation, Ebonie Rio, a physiotherapist and researcher, discusses the complexities of patellar tendinopathy, including its causes, myths, and effective rehabilitation strategies. She emphasizes the importance of understanding the condition as an overload issue, the need for accurate diagnosis, and the role of strength training in prevention and recovery. Ebonie also highlights the significance of motor control and coordination in managing tendon pain, and the necessity of clear communication among athletes, coaches, and clinicians for optimal outcomes.\r\n\r\nCheck out the <em>Rehabilitendon App:\u00a0<\/em>http:\/\/rehabilitendon.com.au\/\r\n\r\n<strong>Sponsor<\/strong>\r\n\r\nThanks to our Sponsor WriteUpp. Get 3 Months free on their cutting-edge clinic management software when you sign-up through https:\/\/writeupp.com\/physiotutors"}},{"acf_fc_layout":"podcast-embed","column_left":{"content_editor":"<h2 class=\"heading-four\">Downloads<\/h2>"},"column_right":{"content_editor":"DOWNLOAD TRANSCRIPT\r\n\r\nDOWNLOAD INFOGRAPHIC"},"unlock_banner":{"heading":"Become a member to unlock the podcast transcripts","subheading":"This content is for members","content_editor":"","number_of_buttons":"one","button_1":{"button_type":"internal_link","button_label":"Become a member","button_style":"button-one","button_internal_link":4135,"button_anchor":"","button_url":"","button_file":null},"button_2":{"button_type":"internal_link","button_label":"Become a member","button_style":"button-one","button_internal_link":4135,"button_anchor":"","button_url":"","button_file":null}},"free_resource":"unfree"},{"acf_fc_layout":"featured-latest-podcasts","heading":"Other interesting podcasts","subheading":"Featured","content_editor":"","featured_or_latest":"latest","posts":[5438,6559,5294],"button_type":"internal_link","button_label":"","button_style":"button-one","button_internal_link":"","button_anchor":"","button_url":"","button_file":null}]},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Patellar Tendinopathy with Ebonie Rio | Physiotherapy Podcast<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Australian Expert Ebony Rio sits down to discuss everything there is to know about Patellar Tendinopathy in 60 Minutes. 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