in Acute injuries, Ankle and foot injuries, Musculoskeletal injuries
Most sportsmen sprain their ankles laterally, however, there is the rare instance of a medial ankle sprain. In today’s feature article highlighting uncommon injuries, physiotherapist Chris Mallac explores deltoid ligament injuries. How infrequent are these injuries? Researchers in Alabama conducted an epidemiological study to find out1. They reviewed a large sample of the National Collegiate Athletic... MORE
in Acute injuries, Knee injuries
In the first of a two-part series, Alicia Filley unravels the mystery of the role of the ACL and anterolateral complex in knee stability. In the follow up article, she will build on these findings and evaluate the current thinking on conservative management, repair, and the required rehabilitation to successfully return athletes to sport. The most common... MORE
in Acute injuries, Email Newsletters
The natural tendency for many athletes in the acute stage of tendon injury is to manage the pain and possible swelling with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAIDs) medications. But is this the best approach? Andy Hamilton, editor of Peak Performance and frequent contributor to Sports Injury Bulletin, examines the role of NSAIDs in healing from injury here. As... MORE
in Acute injuries, Improve, Overuse injuries
Andrew Hamilton looks at recent research on non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medication; should it be considered a last resort for athletes rather than the first? Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are cornerstones of pain management in homes, clinics and hospitals worldwide. These agents are consumed or prescribed for diverse conditions ranging from mild intermittent to chronic musculoskeletal pain, as... MORE
in Acute injuries, Anatomy, Diagnose & Treat, Joint injuries, Shoulder injuries
Chris Mallac looks at a rare and under-recognised variant of normal shoulder anatomy known as the Buford complex. How does it differ from normal anterior shoulder anatomy and what are the implications for clinicians? The Buford complex is a relatively rare and under-recognised variant of normal shoulder anatomy that affects the antero-superior labrum and the middle... MORE
in Acute injuries, Anatomy, Diagnose & Treat, Elbow and arm injuries, Joint injuries
Studies suggest that between 3 and 9% of all sports injuries involve the wrist and/or hand. Andrew Hamilton looks at ulnar impaction, one of the more common injuries to affect this region, especially among older athletes. Ulnar impaction syndrome (UIS – sometimes called ulnocarpal abutment) is a condition in which the ulna of the forearm... 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 Acute injuries, Anatomy, Diagnose & Treat, Improve, Joint injuries
Tracy Ward discusses wrist injuries, with emphasis on the involvement of the carpal bone capitate, and how you can successfully modify your training when in possession of a wrist injury. 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
in Acute injuries, Anatomy, Diagnose & Treat, Hip injuries, Musculoskeletal injuries, Overuse injuries
Patrick Gillham explores the benefits of using eccentric strengthening in rehabilitation for a quicker return-to-play following acute hamstring injuries… MORE
