BRINGING SCIENCE TO TREATMENT
Chris is a highly qualified Physiotherapist and Human Movement Educator with extensive experience in elite level sport. He has worked with elite level State and National level AFL, rugby union and football teams in Australia, UK and France, more recently as High Performance Manager for the Brisbane Roar in the Australian A-League Football Competition.
He still travels the world presenting Rehab Trainer courses and also works as a Physiotherapist and Educational Consultant with Inspire Health Services in Brisbane, Australia.
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
in Diagnose & Treat, Shoulder injuries
Chris Mallac explores the anatomy of the ‘rotator cuff cable’ and the associated ‘crescent’. Why is this cable important when assessing and treating rotator cuff injuries, and what are the implications for clinicians? The unique anatomy of the shoulder rotator cuff, is a genuine concern for the clinician dealing with large tears of the supraspinatus. However,... MORE
in Anatomy, Diagnose & Treat, Shoulder injuries
Chris Mallac explores the role of the subacromial-subdeltoid bursa in the glenohumeral joint and provides diagnosis and treatment options. The subacromial-subdeltoid bursa (SASD) is a potentially pain-sensitive structure of the glenohumeral joint. Along with the rotator cuff tendons, it has been implicated as a primary pathology in painful shoulder conditions of overhead athletes (eg swimmers, weightlifters,... MORE
in Diagnose & Treat, Musculoskeletal injuries, Shoulder injuries, Uncommon injuries
Chris Mallac provides an insight into a particular and rare type of posterior labrum lesion known as the ‘Kim lesion’. Glenoid labrum injuries are common shoulder injuries in athletes and research shows that among these, posterior labral lesions form a significant proportion(1). The posterior labrum is particulary vulnerable in sports such as contact football players (NFL,... MORE
in Diagnose & Treat, Hip injuries, Leg injuries, Musculoskeletal injuries, Prevent
In the first part of his two-piece review on psoas major (PM), Chris Mallac discussed the relevant and complex anatomy and biomechanics of this unique and misunderstood muscle. In part two, Chris looks at how PM dysfunction may manifest as a musculoskeletal problem, and the corrective interventions a therapist can use to manage PM dysfunction. PM... MORE
in Anatomy, Hip injuries
In part I of this series, Chris Mallac looks at the detailed anatomy and function of psoas major, and the role it plays in lumbo-pelvic stability. The anatomy and function of the psoas major (PM) has received considerable attention in the literature over the last decade. More recently however, the traditional model and understanding of the... MORE
in Acute injuries, Overuse injuries, Shoulder injuries
Some studies report up to 33% of volleyball players suffer from suprascapular nerve pathology(27). Chris Mallac explains the anatomy and biomechanics that make this nerve vulnerable to injury. Injury to the suprascapular nerve (SSN) is a common cause of shoulder pain and weakness in the overhead athlete, and its aetiology is still poorly understood.... MORE
in Ankle and foot injuries, Diagnose & Treat, Strength
Chris Mallac looks at the anatomy and biomechanics of the FHL the pathogenesis of possible injury, and provides detailed rehabilitation suggestions. The flexor hallucis longs (FHL) has been referred to as the ‘Achilles of the foot’ due to its unique role controlling mid foot pronation and supination. Its physiological and mechanical properties allow it to act... MORE
in Ankle and foot injuries, Diagnose & Treat, Joint injuries
Chris Mallac explains the etiology of sinus tarsi syndrome, and outlines diagnosis and management options for clinicians. Sinus tarsi syndrome (STS) is a frequently misdiagnosed condition in which patients have pain over the lateral aspect of the ankle (the sinus tarsi region) with an ‘unstable’ sensation in the rearfoot. STS sufferers usually have a history... MORE
