BRINGING SCIENCE TO TREATMENT
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
in Agility, Anatomy, Ankle and foot injuries, Diagnose & Treat, Improve, Overuse injuries, Power development, Pre-hab and post-surgical rehab, Speed development
Lachlan Wilmot explains the importance of end-stage rehab for midsubstance Achilles tendinopathy and provides a framework to help build tendon resilience across high-end movements MORE
in Acute injuries, Ankle and foot injuries, Diagnose & Treat, Improve, Joint injuries, Power development
Balance and propioception training is commonly prescribed for the rehab and prevention of lateral ankle sprain injuries. But how effective is this approach? Andrew Hamilton looks at recent evidence... MORE
