in Acute injuries, Neck and back injuries, Sports psychology
Concussion is currently a very topical issue for athletes, coaches and sports medicine professionals around the world. With that in mind, Kay Robinson discusses the different sub types of post-concussive disorders, how to recognise and address them early, and recommendations for their long-term management Following many high profile cases, legal battles and the publication of the... MORE
in Email Newsletters, Neck and back injuries
We’re excited about our recent announcement to transition our subscription model to a web-based publication! This offers our readers the opportunity to access our content from any smart device. The downside of mobile reading is a phenomenon called ‘text neck’. Rest assured that the cervical spine is made to endure flexed positions for prolonged... MORE
in Musculoskeletal injuries, Neck and back injuries, Overuse injuries
Chris Mallac explores the relevant anatomy and function of the UT, the role it has in musculoskeletal dysfunction and management ideas in the form of strengthening and loosening. The upper trapezius (UT) is a major muscle that affects movement and stability of both the scapula and cervical spine. The coordination and interplay between the UT... MORE
in Diagnose & Treat, Improve, Neck and back injuries, Overuse injuries
Trevor Langford explores the biomechanical demands of the thoracic spine, provides examination and assessment guidelines and outlines methods for improving thoracic mobility. Thoracic spinal or mid back pain is a common complaint among a wide range of age groups within the general population, with adolescents and the elderly alike reporting pain. Shoulder biomechanics can be affected... MORE
in Anatomy, Diagnose & Treat, Musculoskeletal injuries, Neck and back injuries
Kay Robinson looks at the mechanics of neck injury and assessment techniques for the clinician MORE
in Anatomy, Diagnose & Treat, Musculoskeletal injuries, Neck and back injuries, Pre-hab and post-surgical rehab
In the first part of this 2-part series, Chris Mallac looked at the likely signs and symptoms of disc herniation, as well as the selection criteria for micro-discectomy surgery in athletes. In this article, he discusses the lengthy rehab period following a micro-discectomy procedure, and provides a host of strength based exercises MORE
in Diagnose & Treat, Improve, Musculoskeletal injuries, Neck and back injuries
Chris Mallac discusses the relevant anatomy and biomechanics of the levator scapulae muscle, how it is implicated in dysfunction around the shoulder and cervical spine, and also rehabilitation strategies to stretch and loosen this muscle MORE
in Acute injuries, Anatomy, Diagnose & Treat, Musculoskeletal injuries, Neck and back injuries, Overuse injuries
The lower trapezius is an important periscapula muscle that plays a vital role in dynamic scapula movement. Chris Mallac explores its anatomy and biomechanics, and explains the implications for rehab when trying to activate the lower trapezius from early stage painful shoulder stages to end stage high performance MORE
in Anatomy, Diagnose & Treat, Joint injuries, Musculoskeletal injuries, Neck and back injuries
In the first of a 2-part article, Chris Mallac looks at the lumbar spine disc herniation. What are the likely signs and symptoms associated with disc herniation, and what are the selection criteria for micro-discectomy surgery in athletes? MORE
in Anatomy, Diagnose & Treat, Musculoskeletal injuries, Neck and back injuries
In her previous article, Kay Robinson looked at neck injury assessment. In this article she focuses on injury management and rehabilitation, with the goal of a return to full performance MORE
