in Diagnose & Treat, Musculoskeletal injuries, Neck and back injuries
Pat Gilham considers the etiology, diagnosis and conservative treatment options for younger athletes with lumbar spondylosis. Spondylolysis is a fracture at the pars interarticularis of a vertebra. In the general population, the incidence of spondylolysis as a cause of low back pain is around 6% in adults and 4.4% in the paediatric population(1). However, in adolescent athletes,... MORE
in Diagnose & Treat, Musculoskeletal injuries, Shoulder injuries, Uncommon injuries
Chris Mallac provides an insight into a particular and rare type of posterior labrum lesion known as the ‘Kim lesion’. Glenoid labrum injuries are common shoulder injuries in athletes and research shows that among these, posterior labral lesions form a significant proportion(1). The posterior labrum is particulary vulnerable in sports such as contact football players (NFL,... MORE
in Diagnose & Treat, Hip injuries, Leg injuries, Musculoskeletal injuries, Prevent
In the first part of his two-piece review on psoas major (PM), Chris Mallac discussed the relevant and complex anatomy and biomechanics of this unique and misunderstood muscle. In part two, Chris looks at how PM dysfunction may manifest as a musculoskeletal problem, and the corrective interventions a therapist can use to manage PM dysfunction. PM... MORE
in Flexibility, Knee injuries, Musculoskeletal injuries, Overuse injuries
In the first part of this two-part article, Alicia Filley looks at new research on the underlying biomechanics of illiotibial band syndrome. Up to 15% of all runners complain of point-specific tenderness at the lateral knee(1). The source of this pain is most often illiotibial band syndrome (ITBS), which also accounts for nearly 25% of... MORE
in Acute injuries, Email Newsletters, Musculoskeletal injuries, Shoulder injuries
Participation in combat sports continues to rise in the United States, especially in younger populations. According to an ESPN survey, 5.5 million teens and 3.2 million kids under 13 years-of-age, perform some type of mixed martial arts (MMA)(1). The incidence of injury from participation in MMA is between 22.9 and 28.6 per 100-fight encounters(1). Because more... MORE
in Email Newsletters, Improve, Musculoskeletal injuries
In the second part of our series on the aging runner, we look at running-related injuries and how to treat them. Masters runners report more injuries, more often, than younger runners(1). These aches and pains are likely to occur in the muscles and tendons of the posterior chain – hamstrings, plantar flexors, and Achilles... MORE
in Email Newsletters, Musculoskeletal injuries, Overuse injuries
Golf is a popular worldwide sport, with nearly one-quarter of the population in many parts of the world participating at all levels(1). Unfortunately, golfers regularly complain about low back pain. In fact, up to you half of the professional golfers evaluated report low back injuries(2). Many assume that low back pain is due to the... MORE
in Diagnose & Treat, Email Newsletters, Musculoskeletal injuries
With winter upon us in the northern hemisphere and the 2018 International Skating Union (ISU) Grand Prix of figure skating this past weekend, it is fitting to take a look at some of the injuries that result from this winter sport. Figure skating encompasses several disciplines. Singles skating, pair skating, ice dancing, and synchronized skating all... MORE
in Leg injuries, Musculoskeletal injuries, Overuse injuries
Sean Fyfe sheds light on the best way to rehabilitate and prevent future recurrence of soleus muscle injuries in distance runners. There are many causes of calf pain in runners. However, when the most obvious causes are eliminated and pain still persists, therapists may be left scratching their heads. If that is the case,... MORE
in Musculoskeletal injuries, Overuse injuries, Shoulder injuries
In a previous article, Chris Mallac explored the unique anatomical and biomechanical features of the subscapularis, the common injury patterns associated with this muscle and the important role it has in shoulder stability. In this article, Chris outlines the classical signs and symptoms of subscapularis injury and provides rehabilitation ideas for injured and dysfunctional subscapularis... MORE
