BRINGING SCIENCE TO TREATMENT
in Knee injuries, Tools and technology
Patellofemoral pain (PFP) plagues up to 17% of runners who complain of knee pain(1). Often weak gluteus medius muscles are to blame with resulting hip adduction (HADD) and positive Trendelenburg sign during the unilateral stance phase of running. Patellofemoral pain also affects knee flexion (KFLEX) in single stance, with runners avoiding KFLEX to prevent pain.... MORE
in Email Newsletters, Joint injuries, Knee injuries, Pre-hab and post-surgical rehab
The high rate of reinjury after anterior cruciate ligament repair (ACLR) makes it essential that clinicians accurately assess an athlete’s readiness to return to sport (RTS). Many factors play a role in RTS decision making, not the least of which is knee extensor strength. Regaining quadriceps strength is one of the most challenging aspects of... MORE
in Diagnose & Treat, Joint injuries, Knee injuries, Uncommon injuries
In the first part of this series, Andrew Hamilton outlined the structure of the pes anserinus complex, the risk factors for injury, and the diagnostic criteria. In the second and final part, he explores the most effective treatment options and rehab protocols for athletes suffering from a pes injury. As explained in part one of this... MORE
in Knee injuries, Uncommon injuries
Although uncommon, a pes anserinus injury can cause debilitating medial knee pain. In the first of a two-part article, Andrew Hamilton explains the structure of the pes anserinus complex, the risk factors for injury, and how clinicians can differentially diagnose a pes anserinus injury. Knee injuries are prevalent in athletes due to the loads transmitted... MORE
in Diagnose & Treat, Knee injuries
Jumper’s knee occurs in 14% of athletes, mostly volleyball, basketball, and handball players(1). The term ‘jumper’s knee’ typically refers to anterior knee pain, usually presumed as patellar tendinopathy. However, a careful history and exam reveal that quadriceps tendinopathy exists in up to 25% of patients. These athletes complain of anterior knee pain at the superiorpole... MORE
in Email Newsletters, Knee injuries, Sports psychology
Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears are the bread and butter for many an outpatient orthopedic practice. Still, physios the world over would happily go into semi-retirement if they could improve the outcomes of ACL repairs (ACLRs). As it stands today, just over half of the 250,000 to 300,000, who suffer an ACL injury in the... MORE
in Email Newsletters, Knee injuries
Patellofemoral pain (PFP) affects one in six adults with complaints of knee pain(1). What causes PFP remains equivocal. Multiple factors are thought to contribute to anterior knee pain. The elusive origins of PFP may be the reason that 40% of people affected lack significant improvement after a year of treatment(1). Researchers at the University of... MORE
in Diagnose & Treat, Knee injuries
Tracy Ward explores ice-skating injuries, which are common in athletes with rigorous training schedules. Which injuries are most common, and how can they be prevented? Figure skating injury rates have increased in recent years. This is perhaps not surprising; a sport that demands athletic, technical, and artistic excellence will inevitably place new challenges upon elite... MORE
in Diagnose & Treat, Knee injuries
Chris Mallac describes the signs and symptoms of an infra-patella fat pad injury and outlines measures the clinician can take to alleviate pain and pathology in this structure. Injuries to the infra-patella fat pad (IFP) can be a cause of anterior knee pain in athletes – particularly in sports that require forced extension of the... MORE
in Email Newsletters, Improve, Knee injuries
Runners suffer injuries at an alarming rate. Up to 80% of runners will report an injury each year! Most injuries are due to the inability of tissues to handle the loads applied to them. Often this is due to training error such as increasing distance or pace too quickly or taking on an aggressive... MORE
