BRINGING SCIENCE TO TREATMENT
in Diagnose & Treat, Elbow and arm injuries, Shoulder injuries
The axillary nerve provides both motor innervation and sensation to the upper arm. Injury to this nerve, as described by Chris Mallac, presents athletes in contact sports with significant deficits. Athletes who participate in contact sports such as football, rugby, ice hockey and wrestling, are particularly vulnerable to injuries to the axillary nerve(1,2). Common mechanisms... MORE
in Diagnose & Treat, Shoulder injuries
Adam Smith explores the anatomy of the posterior shoulder, outlines the most common causes of instability, and provides guidelines for diagnosis and rehab in the overhead athlete. Posterior instability is a relatively uncommon condition, typically reported in athletes who participate in contact or overhead sports. It is reported to represent as little as 10% of all... MORE
in Email Newsletters, Shoulder injuries
Previous newsletters have reviewed the mechanism of injury, pathophysiology, rehab approach, and use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications in the treatment of tendon injuries. Physiotherapist and writer Chris Mallac recently took a deep dive looking at the tendon of the long head of the biceps (LHB). Injuries to this tendon occur in overhead athletes, swimmers, and cross fit athletes. Be curious... MORE
in Anatomy, Diagnose & Treat, Shoulder injuries
In part one of this two-part article, Chris Mallac explores the anatomy and function of the long head of the biceps tendon, and the types of injuries sustained Injuries to the long head of the biceps tendon (LHBT) are reasonably common injuries in throwing athletes and athletes in sports with repetitive hand-above-head positions. These include swimmers,... MORE
in Acute injuries, Anatomy, Diagnose & Treat, Joint injuries, Shoulder injuries
Chris Mallac looks at a rare and under-recognized variant of normal shoulder anatomy known as the Buford complex. He explores how it differs from normal anterior shoulder anatomy and the implications for clinicians in the continuation of our ‘uncommon injury’ series. The Buford complex is a relatively rare and under-recognised variant of normal shoulder anatomy that... MORE
in Anatomy, Diagnose & Treat, Improve, Shoulder injuries
Up to 90% of swimmers will experience shoulder pain at some point in their swimming careers. Andrew Hamilton looks at injury rehab recommendations and, in particular, the need for an appropriate return to a swimming programme in the pool. MORE
in Anatomy, Diagnose & Treat, Joint injuries, Masterclass, Shoulder injuries
In part 1 of this feature, Chris Mallac outlines the relevant anatomy and biomechanics of the ACJ, how they are injured, how to clinically assess injury and the relevant radiological requirements in determining the extent of injury. MORE
in Anatomy, Diagnose & Treat, Joint injuries, Shoulder injuries
Acetabular labral tears of the hip are one of the more challenging injuries for clinicians to diagnose and manage. Trevor Langford looks at what the recent evidence says... MORE
in Anatomy, Diagnose & Treat, Masterclass, Pre-hab and post-surgical rehab, Shoulder injuries
Chris Mallac takes you through the second part of his Rehabilitation Masterclass for the surgically repaired acromioclavicular joint (ACJ). MORE
in Acute injuries, Anatomy, Diagnose & Treat, Improve, Musculoskeletal injuries, Shoulder injuries
Chris Mallac outlines the anatomy and biomechanics of pectoralis minor, how tightness can create injuries to the shoulder, and also effective stretching and loosening procedures for this muscle... MORE
