The Gluteus Medius
in Anatomy, Diagnose & Treat, Hip injuries, Improve, Musculoskeletal injuries, Power development
Chris Mallac looks at the gluteus medius – and the most common dysfunctions and how they’re best rehabilitated… MORE
Midsubstance Achilles tendinopathy: what’s the endgame?
in Agility, Anatomy, Ankle and foot injuries, Diagnose & Treat, Improve, Overuse injuries, Power development, Pre-hab and post-surgical rehab, Speed development
Lachlan Wilmot explains the importance of end-stage rehab for midsubstance Achilles tendinopathy and provides a framework to help build tendon resilience across high-end movements MORE
Adductor magnus: tales of tightness
in Anatomy, Diagnose & Treat, Hip injuries, Improve, Musculoskeletal injuries, Power development
Chris Mallac looks at the anatomy and biomechanics of adductor magnus, its role in musculoskeletal syndromes and how clinicians can manage tightness and high tone in this muscle MORE
Ankle sprains: a balanced approach to treatment?
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
Vastus Medialis Obliquus: Part II
in Acute injuries, Diagnose & Treat, Improve, Knee injuries, Musculoskeletal injuries, Overuse injuries, Power development, Prevent, Strength
In part one of this series, Chris Mallac explained the anatomy and complex biomechanics of the VMO and its role in relation to the patellofemoral joint. In part 2, he argues that regardless of cause and effect of the VMO on patellofemoral pain, VMO dysfunction in the presence of pain is very real, and thus exercises to rehabilitate the function of this muscle are necessary... MORE
Low back pain: anything but a dream
in Diagnose & Treat, Flexibility, Improve, Musculoskeletal injuries, Neck and back injuries, Overuse injuries, Power development, Prevent, Strength
Rowers of all abilities are prone to lower-back injury. With this in mind, Alicia Filey shows how attention to technique and training can mitigate some of the risk factors, enabling athletes to enjoy rowing throughout their lives. MORE
Heads up: assessing and activating cervical spine ‘core muscles’
in Acute injuries, Diagnose & Treat, Improve, Musculoskeletal injuries, Neck and back injuries, Power development
Trevor Langford looks at the role of deep neck flexors segmental in controlling the cervical spine, and explains why they shouldn’t be overlooked MORE
Scapular dyskinesis and overhead injury risk in athletes
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
Masterclass: SLAP Lesions Part II
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
Aching bones in young athletes
in Acute injuries, Diagnose & Treat, Improve, Musculoskeletal injuries, Overuse injuries, Power development, Prevent, Proprioception and balance, Strength
Young athletes are not simply ‘mini adults’. With that in mind, Kay Robinson discusses the common injuries occurring at joint surfaces in young athletes, and describes how these injuries can be prevented through appropriate management of athlete development MORE
