BRINGING SCIENCE TO TREATMENT
in Ankle and foot injuries, Musculoskeletal injuries
Chris Mallac explores talar dome injury in athletes; how do they occur and how can they be treated? Talar dome injuries such as osteochondral lesions of the talus (OLT) can occur following an ankle injury, resulting in ongoing residual ankle pain and functional disability. Initially, OLT was described and classified as ‘transchondral fractures of the... 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, Shoulder injuries
In the first of a 2-part article, Andrew Hamilton looks at the etiology of the condition known as ‘frozen shoulder,’ and the recent thinking on conservative treatment options for restoring shoulder functionality Frozen shoulder, more correctly known as adhesive capsulitis (AC), is a common cause of shoulder pain and loss of motion in the over... MORE
in Ankle and foot injuries, Email Newsletters
Surveys report complaints of heel pain in 13.4% of respondents over 50-years-old(1). Amongst runners, the incidence of heel pain is even higher – over 20%(2). Although it often resolves on its own, posterior heel pain can be particularly stubborn. The plantar fascia can even rupture, as Chris Mallac explains in a recent article on... 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
in Email Newsletters, Neck and back injuries
Sports professionals often equate dance with the arts rather than sport. However, dancers spend as much time, if not more, in training as other competitive sports (1). Dance encompasses the whole gamut of physical performance: power, strength, agility, speed, and flexibility. Therefore, it is no surprise that dancers suffer injuries too. In Australia, girls choose... MORE
in Prevent, Shoulder injuries, Strength
Tracy Ward explores the subject of shoulder instability; what preventative measures can athletes take to prevent its occurrence or worsening? Shoulder instability is the abnormal movement of the shoulder joint beyond normal physiological ranges, which can result in subluxation (partial displacement) or dislocation (full displacement) of the humeral head in the glenoid cavity (shoulder joint... MORE
in Diagnose & Treat, Musculoskeletal injuries, Overuse injuries, Shoulder injuries
Chris Mallac explores the relationship between the long thoracic nerve (LTN) and the biomechanics of the scapula and provides rehab strategies to promote serratus anterior function in the event of an LTN injury. The long thoracic nerve (LTN) is a motor nerve that innervates the serratus anterior muscle. Injury to this nerve may lead to... MORE
in Anatomy, Ankle and foot injuries, Diagnose & Treat, Overuse injuries
Chris Mallac explains the anatomy and biomechanics of a retrocalcaneal bursa. How does it interact with the Achilles insertion and how can it be managed? Pain at the posterior heel is common in many athletes such as runners, tennis players and crossfit athletes. Although it is more commonly found in older athletes, young athletes may... MORE
