Rheumatological conditions are problems based around systemic inflammation, rather than being associated with a specific injury or overuse. Because they may behave similarly to regular orthopedic conditions, they may be misdiagnosed. Examples: -Ankylosing spondylitis -Psoriatic arthropathy -Enteropathic spondylitis -Juvenille idiopathic arthrtitis -Crystal arthropathy -Septic arthritis -Lupus -Sjogrens -Scleroderma -Myositis -Mixed/undifferentiated -Hypermobility -Vasculitis

Musculoskeletal injury is a complicated, multi-faceted process, and the specific cause(s) of injury will be unique to the individual. However, in an effort to decrease the occurrence of injury, there is a general hierarchy of importance in terms of measures that can be taken. Health professionals often observe people over-emphasising some of the less important facets of injury prevention, in the process ignoring the “big rocks” Of primary importance is management of training

Whilst many think of physiotherapy interventions being primarily effective for musculoskeletal conditions (muscle tears, joint sprains, spinal pain etc.), exercise therapy has been shown to be effective in the management of metabolic conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, hypertension, high BMI, and mental health conditions such as depression and anxiety. Whilst most individuals understand the importance of exercise in these conditions, going it alone and trying to self

Clinical guidelines are devised by experts in specific fields, to provide consensus and improve consistency within management protocols. The ankle lateral ligament sprain is one of the most common injuries seen in orthopedic practice, and as such, treatment guidelines need to be frequently updated based on the latest research findings. The 2013 clinical practice guidelines for ankle lateral ligament sprains were updated recently by the Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative condition that affects many, particularly older individuals. The most commonly affected joints are the knees and hips. There is an implied benefit of decreased body mass on the symptoms of OA. And while decreased weight and therefore decreased direct loading to the joint surface may be one proposed mechanism by which weight loss could improve symptoms, reduced body fat levels may also lead to a decrease in the inflammatory states that can

I have written and spoken extensively about the cross-education effect in the past. For a brief synopsis check out Ask 360 episode 11, released on October 1st 2021. The cross-education effect essentially refers to the notion that training one side of the body will result in positive adaptations to the opposite side. The mechanisms responsible for this are thought to be neurally mediated. Several studies now have demonstrated the ability to gain strength and maintain muscle bu

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The 3 letters of doom! ACL injuries are very common in sports, including winter sports. The Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) is one of 4 main ligaments that provide stability in the knee. It runs from the front of the tibia (shin bone) to the back of the femur (thigh bone), and functions to stop the tibia gliding forwards, and also contributes to controlling rotation. The ACL is often injured with a hyperextension (over-straightening) mechanism, or with forceful rotation and

is commonly injured in sports involving twisting, turning, jumping, landing and rapid change of direction. The traditional approach to management of an ACL injury has been to reconstruct the ligament, usually with a donor site from else in the body. In recent times there has been more of a trend towards non-operative management for some patients, with studies demonstrating comparable outcomes from rehabilitation in ACL-deficient knees Over the last few years, there have been