Dr Roger Wolman Consultant in Rheumatology and Sports & Exercise Medicine - Part 1

In this episode of ‘Interview the Expert’ we speak with Dr Roger Wolman, a Consultant in Rheumatology and in Sports and Exercise Medicine. Roger is based at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust and provides private practice in the central and north-west London areas.

Topics include:

0:59 - How did you get into Rheumatology and then Sports and Exercise?
2:28 - Why does exercise play a significant role in rheumatological problems? Rest is the worst possible thing.
4:38 - Cardiovascular vs Strength training with respect to spine related issues. Growing evidence is leaning towards the importance of strength training. 
7:04 - The importance of technique and form with respect to exercise.
9:05 - The importance of symmetry and understanding the kinematic chain repercussions.
11:10 - What is your experience with spines specifically?
12:45 - Does ‘non-specific lower back pain’ exist and the biopsychosocial model?
16:00 - Pain beyond three months is chronic.
17:13 - Do clinicians and therapists consider the entire person?
22:02 - A profound case involving lower back pain and psycho-emotional impact.
26:45 - Posture, chronic neck and back pain post the Covid pandemic.
28:40 - Is it bad posture or the length of time?
30:39 - Are younger patients having spine issues due to today’s tech?
32:50 - The variable height desk.