in Agility, Ankle and foot injuries, Masterclass, Pre-hab and post-surgical rehab
In the third and final installment on the topic of chronic ankle instability, Chris Mallac discusses the post-operative rehabilitation involved in bringing an athlete back to full competition. Ankle sprains in athletes account for a large amount of time away from competition(1,2). Its prevalence as a joint injury may be as high as 20% of all joint injuries... MORE
in Ankle and foot injuries, Diagnose & Treat, Masterclass
In part two of this series, Chris Mallac discusses in detail the surgical options available to stabilize an ankle with chronic instability. Lateral ankle sprain has a high incidence of occurrence and prevalence amongst the athletic population. In part one of this series, we looked at the natural progression from lateral ankle sprain to chronic ankle... MORE
in Ankle and foot injuries, Joint injuries, Masterclass, Overuse injuries
In the first of this three-part masterclass article, Chris Mallac discusses the progression from acute ankle sprain to chronic and recurrent instability, the relevant anatomy and biomechanics, and how chronic instability can be identified in the athlete. Ankle sprains are one of the most common injuries experienced by athletes, and account for a large percentage of... MORE
in Joint injuries, Masterclass, Overuse injuries, Shoulder injuries
Chris Mallac describes the anatomy and biomechanics of the infraspinatus, outlines some common injury mechanisms, and provides rehab ideas to improve strength and range of motion in this muscle. The infraspinatus (IS), a muscle of the glenohumeral joint, has multiple functions. These include shoulder external rotation, abduction, and stabilization. It works in conjunction with the... 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 Anatomy, Diagnose & Treat, Knee injuries, Masterclass, Pre-hab and post-surgical rehab
In part one of this ‘Rehabilitation Masterclass’ article, Chris Mallac discusses in detail the postoperative rehab requirements following a unique ACL reconstruction method – a Ligament Advanced Reinforcement System (LARS) procedure... MORE
in Anatomy, Diagnose & Treat, Masterclass, Pre-hab and post-surgical rehab, Shoulder injuries
Chris Mallac takes you through the second part of his Rehabilitation Masterclass for the surgically repaired acromioclavicular joint (ACJ). 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 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 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
