BRINGING SCIENCE TO TREATMENT
in Acute injuries, Leg injuries, Musculoskeletal injuries, Overuse injuries
Calf pain in athletes is common, but can be tricky to diagnose. Pat Gilham looks at the various conditions responsible, and what the literature says about an effective diagnosis. Calf muscle strain injuries are common across sports involving high-speed running or high volumes of running load, acceleration and deceleration – and also during fatiguing conditions of... MORE
in Acute injuries, Email Newsletters, Sports psychology
Concussion injuries remain in the news, particularly concerning those that result from American football. Reason being, many players suffer seemingly traumatic injuries, such as that experienced recently by Josh Allen of the Buffalo Bills who’s head bounced dramatically off the turf in a Sunday game. As if the injury itself wasn’t startling enough, Allen was cleared to... MORE
in Acute injuries, Neck and back injuries, Sports psychology
Concussion is currently a very topical issue for athletes, coaches and sports medicine professionals around the world. With that in mind, Kay Robinson discusses the different sub types of post-concussive disorders, how to recognise and address them early, and recommendations for their long-term management Following many high profile cases, legal battles and the publication of the... MORE
in Acute injuries, Ankle and foot injuries, Leg injuries, Overuse injuries
In our continuing ‘uncommon injury’ series, Chris Mallac looks at the sural nerve, and explains mechanism of injury, implications for musculoskeletal dysfunction in the athlete, and treatment options for the clinician. The sural nerve, a sensory nerve, courses down the postural-lateral aspect of the calf. Its primary role is to innervate the skin over the distal... MORE
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... 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-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 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
