in Core injuries, Diagnose & Treat, Improve, Musculoskeletal injuries, Power development
Although golf is regarded by many as a ‘gentle’ sport, the risk of lower back pain among its practitioners is surprisingly high. Andrew Hamilton explains the kinematics leading to back pain in golfers... MORE
in Diagnose & Treat, Knee injuries, Power development
Patellar tendinopathy is a common injury in jumping sports, especially when loads are high or suddenly increase. With this in mind, Luke Heath guides the practitioner through the problemsolving steps required to formulate a rehabilitation program for restoring the load absorption capacity of a grumbling patella tendon… MORE
in Diagnose & Treat, Improve, Power development, Strength
Luke Heath looks at the evidence for blood flow restriction training; does it benefit athletes who require rapid post-injury rehab and if so, how should it be performed MORE
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
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
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
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 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
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
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