BRINGING SCIENCE TO TREATMENT
in Anatomy, Diagnose & Treat, Knee injuries, Pre-hab and post-surgical rehab
In part one of this 2-part series, Chris Mallac looked at chondral and osteochondral injuries to the patellofemoral joint, outlining the important pathophysiology and characteristic mechanisms for this injury and presenting signs and symptoms when this injury occurs. In part two, he considers the postsurgical rehabilitation of microfracture procedures. MORE
in Anatomy, Diagnose & Treat, Joint injuries, Knee injuries, Musculoskeletal injuries
In the first part of this 2-part article, Chris Mallac looks at the function of vastus medialis oblique, which is widely believed to function as a patellar stabiliser. But as he explains, the research is far from conclusive... MORE
in Anatomy, Diagnose & Treat, Improve, Knee injuries, Musculoskeletal injuries, Power development
Patellar tendinopathy is a common injury in jumping sports, especially when loads are high or suddenly increase. With this in mind, Luke Heath guides the practitioner through the problemsolving steps required to formulate a rehabilitation program for restoring the load absorption capacity of a grumbling patella tendon… MORE
in Anatomy, Diagnose & Treat, Knee injuries, Masterclass, Pre-hab and post-surgical rehab
In part one of this ‘Rehabilitation Masterclass’ article, Chris Mallac discusses in detail the postoperative rehab requirements following a unique ACL reconstruction method – a Ligament Advanced Reinforcement System (LARS) procedure... MORE
in Anatomy, Diagnose & Treat, Improve, Knee injuries, Pre-hab and post-surgical rehab
Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries in athletes can have devastating consequences. Tracy Ward rounds up the most recent guidelines for rehabilitation, return to sport, measures of success following ACL reconstruction surgery, as well as prevention strategies MORE
in Anatomy, Diagnose & Treat, Knee injuries, Pre-hab and post-surgical rehab
In last month’s issue, Chris Mallac discussed in detail the post-operative rehab requirements following a Ligament Advanced Reinforcement System (LARS) procedure. In the second part of this 2-part article, he explains the specific staged ‘criteria’ driven rehabilitation process, with an emphasis on specific strength and conditioning principles that need to be considered throughout the reconditioning process MORE
in Acute injuries, Anatomy, Diagnose & Treat, Knee injuries, Musculoskeletal injuries
Trevor Langford explores the biomechanics of the popliteus muscle and considers its assessment along with effective rehabilitation MORE
in Anatomy, Diagnose & Treat, Knee injuries, Musculoskeletal injuries
Alicia Filley looks at the diagnosis of and treatment options for popliteal artery entrapment, a poorly understood condition that can affect otherwise healthy athletes... MORE
in Acute injuries, Diagnose & Treat, Improve, Knee injuries, Musculoskeletal injuries, Overuse injuries, Power development, Prevent, Strength
In part one of this series, Chris Mallac explained the anatomy and complex biomechanics of the VMO and its role in relation to the patellofemoral joint. In part 2, he argues that regardless of cause and effect of the VMO on patellofemoral pain, VMO dysfunction in the presence of pain is very real, and thus exercises to rehabilitate the function of this muscle are necessary... 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
