Episode
In episode 106 of The Physical Performance Show (Expert Edition), Brad Beer has a conversation with Dr Hal Rice Radiologist (MBBS, FRANZCR) Sports Injuries & Imaging.
Dr. Hal Rice obtained his medical degree at University of Queensland in 1992, followed by his residency at the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital. Hal then went on to complete specialist training in diagnostic and interventional radiology at the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital before undertaking advanced specialist fellowship in diagnostic at interventional Neuro-radiology at the world famous Mt. Sinai Medical Centre in New York.
On returning to the Gold Coast, Hal then co-founded QScan radiology clinics, which today has more than 30 locations across Australia, treating more than 430,000 patients annually. Hal also established the interventional Neuro-radiology service at the Gold Coast Hospital and this service is now regarded as one of the premier sites in Australia for the endovascular treatment of life threatening brain aneurisms and acute ischemic stroke. Hal has worked as a diagnostic and interventional neuro-radiologist in the Gold Coast Hospital since 2003. Hal has a major academic interest in obviously diagnostic and interventional neuro-radiology. But also Hal’s special interest in sports medicine imaging and musculo skeletal imaging and non-invasive pain management and all fields of advanced magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). QScan is the provider to Swimming Australia, Triathlon Australia and Cricket Australia here in South East Queensland.
Hal himself is also a very keen runner and as a Junior, Hal ran in an incredible 2:38 when he fell in love with the Gold Coast Marathon, a race that he won the Junior Category in 3 years in a row, so Hal lives and breathes muscular health and all things medicine.
During this episode we discuss the world of diagnostic imaging and interventions for athletes, the importance of getting and establishing an accurate diagnosis of injuries. What that means for the prognosis of the outcome of your injury. We discuss common conditions and common imaging types such as ultrasound, plain film Xrays, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and also Hal touches on some of the new muscle fibre typing technologies that brings interest to recreational and elite athletes.
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“You get the right diagnosis and on the right pathway.”
“Diagnose what the cause is and get them on a proper plan.”
“Picking them up early and modifying any training or exercise regime is really important.”
“Cortisone is a very powerful drug.”
“If you really want the best quality, do your homework.”
“Mental Attitude – enjoy what you do, be passionate and follow through.” Best Advice
“Mental Strength puts athletes at a much higher level.”
The Man behind the Medicine: Dr Hal Rice (Article)
Qscan Radiology Clinics Doctors
0:00 Start
1:00 Introduction to Hal
5:45 How Hal started in Medicine
9:30 Imaging Technology
10:20 Hal’s change of specialty
13:00 Running 2:38 in the Gold Coast Marathon
14:30 QScan business
18:00 How imaging helps with diagnosis
21:20 Bone Health
26:20 Bone Density Tests and Stress Injuries
30:00 Diagnosing Tendon Injuries
33:25 Suffering from a tear or injury
35:30 Working with Back Pain and Neck Pain
38:30 What is cortisone and when is it appropriate
40:35 Trends in radiology
47:10 Bone Muscle Fibre MRI
50:30 Research on Fast and Slow Twitch fibres
52:45 Working with professional sporting teams.
54:15 Best advice
55:43 Who would you have dinner with?
56:40 Physical Challenge: The morning that you wake up and don’t want to exercise, take on the challenge and do it anyway.
1:05:27 Finish
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