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

With skiing and snowboarding, inevitably there is falling! The next few posts will discuss injuries that may occur during a fall. One common falling position is a onto the side of the shoulder. This mechanism will often cause damage to the Acromioclavicular (AC) joint; the joint between the collarbone and the tip of the shoulder blade. Injuries to this area will usually cause isolated pain on the tip of the shoulder, but many report pain down the side of the neck and the side

On this episode of the injury edition, Sam revisits the topic of ice for injuries; when we should and when we shouldn’t be using this modality Click on the link below or search “Tokyo Living” on itunes, spotify, youtube or your favourite podcatcher! TLP Injury Edition - Ice Revisited https://tokyo-living.simplecast.com/episodes/tlp-injury-edition-ice-revisited #tokyoliving #tokyo #tokyolife #lifestyle #health #fitness #wellness #podcast #injury #pain #rehabilitation #load #r

Introduction Plantar Fasciitis is a common foot condition that affects millions of people, causing pain and discomfort in the heel area. If you're one of those individuals seeking relief, you may be wondering how physical therapy may work as an effective treatment option. In this article, we will explore the benefits of physical therapy for heel pain management. What Is Plantar Fasciitis? Before delving into the details of physical therapy, it's crucial to understand what Pla

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

Almost everyone reading this will have experienced or know someone who has experienced the strange phenomenon commonly referred to as “sciatica”, where pain magically travels from the back, down through the sciatic nerve, into the leg, calf and sometimes even the foot. These symptoms can affect different people to differing degrees, with some people complaining of a dull, annoying ache in the thigh that comes on after repetition of a certain activity, whereas others may exper