BRINGING SCIENCE TO TREATMENT
in Diagnose & Treat, Hip injuries, Uncommon injuries
Although relatively uncommon in athletes, the risk of a femoral neck stress fracture is nevertheless significant, especially in females. Andrew Hamilton explains the etiology of this debilitating injury, factors that aid a rapid and accurate diagnosis, and the nutritional defecits associated with its development. First reported by Asalin, a German military surgeon in 1905, a... MORE
in Email Newsletters, Improve, Pre-hab and post-surgical rehab
Recovery from injury means regaining strength, but injuries also necessitate load modification. Therefore, a load of 60% to 80% of 1 rep max (RM), needed to stimulate hypertrophy and make strength gains, might be too great of a strain on injured tissues. The opposite approach, performing high reps of a low load, may be challenging... MORE
In part one of this 2-part series on the importance of neuroplasticity in sports injury rehab, Chris Mallac explained how the ability of the cerebral cortex and cerebellum to reorganize and adapt has implications for athletes in the context of skill acquisition for an effective return to sport. In part two, Chris explores more key... MORE
in Email Newsletters, Improve, Musculoskeletal injuries
Hockey player Marc-André Fleury recently demonstrated the extreme ranges of hip motion and pelvic stability a goalkeeper needs to do their job well (see video 1). Historically, hockey players in all positions report of hip and groin problems. However, goalies demonstrate more extremes of hip motion, especially internal rotation, as they contort their legs in... MORE
in Diagnose & Treat, Joint injuries, Knee injuries, Uncommon injuries
In the first part of this series, Andrew Hamilton outlined the structure of the pes anserinus complex, the risk factors for injury, and the diagnostic criteria. In the second and final part, he explores the most effective treatment options and rehab protocols for athletes suffering from a pes injury. As explained in part one of this... MORE
in Diagnose & Treat, Improve, Uncommon injuries
Chris Mallac explores the current understanding of nerve mobility and the implications for clinicians treating athletes in their care. David Butler and Michael Shacklock coined the terms neuro-dynamics or neuro-mobilizations to describe the concept that impaired neural movement can cause limitations in the range of motion in the body(1-3). Subsequent research has supported the hypothesis that... MORE
in Anatomy, Diagnose & Treat, Elbow and arm injuries
Lateral elbow and forearm pain can be maddening for racket athletes. In part I of this series on posterior interosseous nerve dysfunction, Chris Mallac explains how PIN injuries differ from typical ‘tennis elbow’ and offers thoughts on the differential diagnosis of forearm pain in athletes. Lateral elbow pain around the extensor compartment of the forearm is typically attributed... MORE
in Diagnose & Treat, Shoulder injuries
Isolated pec minor injuries are rare, but present a diagnostic dilemma when they do occur. Andrew Hamilton explains how clinicians can diagnose and treat these injuries in athletes. A variety of conditions cause musculoskeletal shoulder pain which radiates to the anterior chest. These include contusions from trauma, costochondritis, pectoralis muscle strains, and tendon rupture. However, while rare... MORE
in Diagnose & Treat, Shoulder injuries, Uncommon injuries
Chris Mallac explores the anatomy and biomechanics of subcoracoid impingement syndrome, including how clinicians can diagnose and most effectively manage this condition. Sub-coracoid impingement (SCI) syndromes are an uncommon cause of anterior shoulder pain in the athlete; the prevalence in the general population who complain of anterior shoulder pain is approximately 5%(1). Although originally identified... MORE
in Diagnose & Treat, Email Newsletters, Musculoskeletal injuries
To measure the occurrence of these deviations, they evaluated 72 runners with a diagnosis of PFP, ITBS, MTSS, or AT. These runners had a history of injury for more than three months with associated running volume modification. None received prior treatment for their injury, and all were able to run at least 10 minutes before feeling... MORE
