in Diagnose & Treat, Hip injuries
While hip pain is a common complaint among athletes, the diagnosis of ischia-femoral impingement’ (IFI) in cases of posterior pain is rare. Chris Mallac explains the pathoanatomy of IFI, the typical signs and symptoms, and how it is diagnosed and treated. Athletes often complain about pain in the posterior hip that sometimes radiates down the back... MORE
in Anatomy, Diagnose & Treat, Hip injuries, Improve, Musculoskeletal injuries
Groin strain is behind only fracture and joint reconstruction in terms of lost time from sport due to injury. Andrew Hamilton investigates at the risk factors for groin injury in sport and what the research says about injury prevention... MORE
in Anatomy, Diagnose & Treat, Hip injuries, Musculoskeletal injuries
Adam Smith looks at what the recent says about the diagnosis and treatment of pelvic and hip stress fractures in athletes MORE
in Anatomy, Diagnose & Treat, Hip injuries, Overuse injuries
Alicia Filley examines the role of biomechanics in medial tibial stress syndrome... MORE
in Anatomy, Diagnose & Treat, Hip injuries, Improve, Musculoskeletal injuries, Power development
Chris Mallac looks at the gluteus medius – and the most common dysfunctions and how they’re best rehabilitated… MORE
in Anatomy, Diagnose & Treat, Hip injuries, Joint injuries, Masterclass, Pre-hab and post-surgical rehab
In the first part of this 2-part article, Chris Mallac looks at the surgery and rehab options for Femoroacetabular impingement (FAI), an increasingly common musculoskeletal disorder that can affect young to middle aged athletes. In part two, Chris will describe in detail the post-operative rehabilitation period required to take an athlete back to full competition MORE
in Acute injuries, Anatomy, Diagnose & Treat, Hip injuries, Musculoskeletal injuries, Overuse injuries
Patrick Gillham explores the benefits of using eccentric strengthening in rehabilitation for a quicker return-to-play following acute hamstring injuries… MORE
in Anatomy, Diagnose & Treat, Hip injuries, Improve, Pre-hab and post-surgical rehab
In the first part of this 2-part article on femoro-acetabular impingement (FAI), Chris Mallac discussed how FAI can lead to insidious onset groin pain and damage the hip joint labrum, leading to early arthritic changes. Given that conservative management usually fails in young athletes and requires surgery, part two describes the post-operative rehabilitation period required to take an athlete back to full competition... MORE
in Anatomy, Diagnose & Treat, Hip injuries, Improve, Musculoskeletal injuries, Power development
Chris Mallac looks at the anatomy and biomechanics of adductor magnus, its role in musculoskeletal syndromes and how clinicians can manage tightness and high tone in this muscle MORE
in Diagnose & Treat, Hip injuries, Knee injuries, Musculoskeletal injuries, Overuse injuries
Chris Mallac looks at the relevant anatomy and biomechanics of the tensor fascia latae. He explains, what role it plays in pain and dysfunction, and what can be done in the presence of a tight and overactive TFL muscle MORE