BRINGING SCIENCE TO TREATMENT
in Joint injuries, Knee injuries, Leg injuries
Pat Gilham considers the issue of patellofemoral pain in runners. Can improving soleus capability of play more of a role in treatment? It is well understood that patellofemoral pain (PFP) has a high incidence rate among runners(1). There are many intrinsic factors which are believed to influence PFP in runners, including abnormal anatomical alignment and foot... 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, 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 Agility, Anatomy, Ankle and foot injuries, Diagnose & Treat, Improve, Joint injuries, Power development
David Joyce looks at the way that the foot and ankle combine – and how to avoid injury. 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 Anatomy, Diagnose & Treat, Joint injuries, Knee injuries, Musculoskeletal injuries
In the first part of this 2-part article, Chris Mallac looks at the function of vastus medialis oblique, which is widely believed to function as a patellar stabiliser. But as he explains, the research is far from conclusive... 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 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 Anatomy, Diagnose & Treat, Hip injuries, Joint injuries, Masterclass, Pre-hab and post-surgical rehab
In the first part of this 2-part article, Chris Mallac looks at the surgery and rehab options for Femoroacetabular impingement (FAI), an increasingly common musculoskeletal disorder that can affect young to middle aged athletes. In part two, Chris will describe in detail the post-operative rehabilitation period required to take an athlete back to full competition MORE
in Anatomy, Diagnose & Treat, Joint injuries, Musculoskeletal injuries, Neck and back injuries
In the first of a 2-part article, Chris Mallac looks at the lumbar spine disc herniation. What are the likely signs and symptoms associated with disc herniation, and what are the selection criteria for micro-discectomy surgery in athletes? MORE
