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Snapping Scapula Syndrome (Scapulothoracic Bursitis): Assessment and Management

August 7, 2013 by The Sports Physiotherapist Leave a Comment

Snapping Scapula Syndrome (Scapulothoracic Bursitis): Assessment and Management

Have you ever heard of snapping scapula syndrome? If you answered no, I would not be too surprised. Whilst this condition is more common than you may think, it seems to be underappreciated within the physiotherapy. Thus, this article will discuss snapping scapula syndrome including what it is, why it occurs and what you need to do to fix it!

Filed Under: Assessment, Blog, Condition Review, Diagnosis, Exercise Prescription, Injection, Manual Technique, Modalities, Prevention, Rehabilitation, Shoulder, Sports Physiotherapy, Treatment Tagged With: assessment, Diagnosis, Exercise, Sports Physiotherapy Interest, Treatment

Juvenile Osteochondritis Dissecans Of the Knee: Assessment and Management

December 21, 2011 by The Sports Physiotherapist 2 Comments

Juvenile Osteochondritis Dissecans Of the Knee: Assessment and Management

In the sports physiotherapy world we are frequently called upon to assess and treat athletes of all ages. As you might expect, this may range from young children through to nonagenarian Master’s athletes. Sports physiotherapists would know when dealing with young athletes missing a career-ending (yes, career) diagnosis can be unforgivable. One such diagnosis is juvenile osteochondritis dissecans of the knee, a condition that commonly affects athletic children, and one that if left unchecked could jeopardise the integrity of their knee. Thus, accurate and timely diagnosis followed by appropriate management is essential when dealing with juvenile osteochondritis dissecans…..

Filed Under: Assessment, Blog, Condition Review, Diagnosis, Exercise Prescription, Injection, Knee, Manual Technique, Modalities, Rehabilitation, Sports Physiotherapy, Treatment Tagged With: Knee, Overuse Injury, Sports injuries, Sports Physical Therapy, Sports Physiotherapist Blog

Patellar Tendinopathy: The Efficacy of Injection Treatments

October 17, 2011 by The Sports Physiotherapist 1 Comment

Patellar Tendinopathy: The Efficacy of Injection Treatments

Patellar tendinopathy is a common overuse injury of the patella tendon frequently seen in running and jumping sports. As many as 53% of athletes retire from their sports due to this injury, highlighting the importance of knowledge and up to date research in such an area to provide optimal treatment (van Ark et al, 2011). The utilisation of injection therapy has recently gained popularity and a number of studies have investigated the clinical benefits and pathological results of the various injection options. This article will discuss new research on the efficacy of injection treatments for patellar tendinopathy.

Filed Under: Article Review, Blog, Injection, Knee, Sports Physiotherapy, Treatment Tagged With: Injection Therapy, Knee, Sports Physiotherapy, Tendinopathy, Tendon Injury, Treatment

TSP007: Preventing Groin Injuries with Jeff Boyle

October 1, 2011 by The Sports Physiotherapist 17 Comments

In this episode of the podcast I interview Jeff Boyle. Dr Jeffrey Boyle is the Principal Physiotherapist at the Fremantle Dockers Football Club. Jeff is a Specialist Sports Physiotherapist (as awarded by the Australian College of Physiotherapists in 2009) as well as a Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist. Additionally Jeff is an Adjunct Senior Teaching Fellow at the University of Western Australia. In the interview we discuss…

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