061: Learning, Leading, and Healing Through Physiotherapy with Tyson Plesuk

The People Teaching People Podcast

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What happens when physiotherapy care goes beyond treating just the injury?

In this episode of The People Teaching People Podcast, I had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with someone I’ve known my entire life – my younger brother, Tyson Plesuk. Tyson is a sports and manual physiotherapist, a three-time Olympic medical team member, and co-owner of Movement Sports Clinic. Our conversation was an exploration into what it means to lead, teach, and grow through movement, injury, and recovery.

Tyson’s journey into physiotherapy began with an injury at age 15 and the care of an athletic therapist who not only treated his body, but inspired his future. Since then, Tyson’s career has spanned amateur and professional sport, international competition, and community health. He has worked with everyone from Olympic athletes to grandparents chasing their grandkids, always bringing the same level of care, curiosity, and connection.

What sets Tyson apart is his deep commitment to lifelong learning and his belief that healing is a team effort. In our conversation, he shares how his competitive drive and love of sport translate into a constant pursuit of excellence – not just for himself, but for his patients, his team, and his own children, whom he now coaches.

We talk about the evolution of physiotherapy, what it means to teach and empower patients, and how mentorship plays a key role in his clinic’s culture. Tyson also opens up about pinch-me moments in his career – from walking in the Olympic opening ceremonies to helping athletes achieve gold – and the many mentors who shaped him along the way.

Whether you’re dreaming of a career in physiotherapy, navigating your own recovery, or just love a good story of perseverance, leadership, and growth, this episode will leave you inspired.

Tyson’s journey reminds us that education isn’t just found in classrooms. It’s lived on ice rinks, in treatment rooms, through coaching, and in every small act of care that helps someone move forward.

Listen in as we talk about:

04:55 Tyson’s journey into physiotherapy

07:43 Commitment to continuous learning

10:19 From challenges to pinch-me moments

12:42 Learning together, healing together

20:12 The heart of leadership

23:09 Advice for aspiring physiotherapists

25:10 Life lessons through sport

26:30 Continuing to grow in physio

28:08 Coaching, learning, and growth

30:40 Lessons from mentors

35:06 Proud moments through partnership