BRINGING SCIENCE TO TREATMENT
in Acute injuries, Ankle and foot injuries, Leg injuries, Overuse injuries
In our continuing ‘uncommon injury’ series, Chris Mallac looks at the sural nerve, and explains mechanism of injury, implications for musculoskeletal dysfunction in the athlete, and treatment options for the clinician. The sural nerve, a sensory nerve, courses down the postural-lateral aspect of the calf. Its primary role is to innervate the skin over the distal... MORE
in Acute injuries, Ankle and foot injuries, Musculoskeletal injuries
Most sportsmen sprain their ankles laterally, however, there is the rare instance of a medial ankle sprain. In today’s feature article highlighting uncommon injuries, physiotherapist Chris Mallac explores deltoid ligament injuries. How infrequent are these injuries? Researchers in Alabama conducted an epidemiological study to find out1. They reviewed a large sample of the National Collegiate Athletic... MORE
in Ankle and foot injuries, Diagnose & Treat
Chris Mallac explains the relevant anatomy and biomechanics of the deltoid ligament complex, the mechanisms of injury, and how simple injuries that do not require surgery can be successfully progressed. Injuries to the deltoid ligament are an uncommon ligamentous sprain to the ankle. The mechanism of injury occurs due to forced eversion combined with external rotation.... MORE
in Ankle and foot injuries, Diagnose & Treat, Musculoskeletal injuries, Overuse injuries
In part one of this article on second metatarsal stress fractures, Chris Mallac explored how these injuries occur, and the pathogenesis of second metatarsal stress fracture development. In part two, Chris considers the principles of second metatarsal stress fracture rehabilitation, including return to running, progressive loading and other aspects the clinician needs to consider Stress fractures... MORE
in Ankle and foot injuries, Diagnose & Treat, Musculoskeletal injuries, Overuse injuries
In the first part of a two-part article, Chris Mallac presents a case study of an elite footballer who suffered a proximal 2ndmetatarsal fracture and a 3rdmetatarsal stress reaction. In this issue, Chris discusses the causative factors in the pathogenesis of metatarsal stress fractures and how they are diagnosed. Stress fractures of the metatarsals are a... MORE
in Ankle and foot injuries, Diagnose & Treat
Continuing his series of ‘uncommon injuries’, Chris Mallac explains the pathogenesis of injury to the ‘Baxter’s nerve’, and goes on to describe the typical symptoms accompanying this injury how it can best be managed. Pain in and around the heel is a common complaint in running-based athletes. In most cases, injury to the plantar fascia is... MORE
in Ankle and foot injuries, Diagnose & Treat, Musculoskeletal injuries
Chris Mallac identifies the unique anatomical and biomechanical features of the plantar fascia, describes the pathogenesis and clinical presentation of rupture, and how this injury may be managed in the athlete Medial plantar heel pain is a common overuse injury in running based athletes or in those who stand on their feet for extended periods of... MORE
in Ankle and foot injuries, Diagnose & Treat, Email Newsletters
Achilles tendinopathy and tear. Photo Credit William Morrison, MD, @morrisonMSK The principles of tendon injury and healing apply to any injured tendon, even the Achilles. The largest tendon in the body, the Achilles is the connection for both the soleus and gastrocnemius muscle to the calcaneus. It functions in nearly every activity, including walking, running,... MORE
in Agility, Anatomy, Ankle and foot injuries, Diagnose & Treat, Improve, Joint injuries, Power development
David Joyce looks at the way that the foot and ankle combine – and how to avoid injury. MORE
in Anatomy, Ankle and foot injuries, Diagnose & Treat, Improve, Musculoskeletal injuries
Foot injuries among athletes can originate from many sources. Tracy Ward explores the common problems, what may cause them and how you can prevent yours by looking further afield. MORE
