BRINGING SCIENCE TO TREATMENT
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
in Diagnose & Treat, Improve, Joint injuries, Musculoskeletal injuries, Sports psychology
Tracy Ward explores some of the neurological and behavioural changes that pain can bring about, and the implications for clinicians with athletes in their care… MORE
in Anatomy, Diagnose & Treat, Joint injuries, Musculoskeletal injuries, Neck and back injuries, Overuse injuries
Chris Mallac discusses a case study in which a physiotherapist reports a problem. MORE
in Acute injuries, Ankle and foot injuries, Diagnose & Treat, Improve, Joint injuries, Power development
Balance and propioception training is commonly prescribed for the rehab and prevention of lateral ankle sprain injuries. But how effective is this approach? Andrew Hamilton looks at recent evidence... MORE
in Joint injuries, Masterclass, Musculoskeletal injuries, Overuse injuries, Pre-hab and post-surgical rehab, Shoulder injuries
In part one of this 2-part article, Chris Mallac explains the essential anatomy and biomechanics of the biceps anchor, how and why injury occurs, and how to diagnose an injury MORE
in Acute injuries, Diagnose & Treat, Improve, Joint injuries, Musculoskeletal injuries, Overuse injuries, Power development, Shoulder injuries
Scapular dyskinesis is strongly associated with an increased risk of ‘overhead’ injuries in athletes. Andrew Hamilton looks at recent evidence on the evaluation of scapular function in overhead athletes and the implications for rehab MORE
in Improve, Joint injuries, Masterclass, Power development, Pre-hab and post-surgical rehab, Shoulder injuries
In part one of this 2-part article on SLAP lesions, Chris Mallac discussed the relevant anatomy and biomechanics of the biceps tendon anchor, the mechanisms of SLAP lesion injury, as well as the clinical orthopaedic tests and imaging techniques that may identify a SLAP lesion in an athlete. In part two, Chris looks at the surgical interventions required to manage a SLAP lesion and presents in-depth guidelines on the necessary post-surgical rehabilitation following a SLAP repair... MORE
in Acute injuries, Diagnose & Treat, Improve, Joint injuries, Musculoskeletal injuries, Neck and back injuries, Overuse injuries
Patrick Gillham explores the causes of cervicogenic headaches (CGH) in athletes, and how best to treat them MORE
in Acute injuries, Diagnose & Treat, Flexibility, Improve, Joint injuries, Musculoskeletal injuries, Overuse injuries, Power development, Prevent, Speed development, Strength
Chris Mallac looks at the most typical injuries in this popular Olympic sport. Rowing is a strenuous sport that has huge worldwide appeal. Olympic gold medal winners will have instant household fame. Rowers race against each other in boats, either on lakes, specifically designed rowing regatta courses, rivers, and open ocean (surf boat rowing). Boats... MORE
