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Lateral Epicondylalgia (Tennis Elbow): Evidence Based Assessment and Management

September 12, 2012 by The Sports Physiotherapist 3 Comments

Lateral Epicondylalgia (Tennis Elbow): Evidence Based Assessment and Management

Lateral epicondylalgia (tennis elbow) is a condition that I, and am sure many other physiotherapists out there, treat very commonly. Interestingly, despite the frequency with which healthcare is sought for this condition; only recently has our understanding of the pathophysiology of lateral elbow overuse injury improved. Consequently, the treatment approaches for lateral epicondylalgia vary widely and lack definitive evidence. Therefore, this article will discuss the evidence based assessment and management of lateral epicondylalgia (tennis elbow)…

Filed Under: Assessment, Blog, Condition Review, Diagnosis, Elbow, Rehabilitation, Sports Physiotherapy, Treatment Tagged With: Elbow, Injection Therapy, Muscle Injury, Overuse Injury, Tendinopathy, Tendon Injury, Treatment

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

TSP 003: Achilles Tendinopathy with Karim Khan

April 21, 2011 by The Sports Physiotherapist 1 Comment

In this episode of the podcast I interview Karim Khan. Karim Khan is an Associate Professor from the University of British Columbia, and is the editor of the British Journal of Sports Medicine. He has worked with a number of sports at an elite level, as a sports physician, and is well published on the topic of Achilles tendinopathy management. In the interview we discuss

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Filed Under: Podcast, Resources Tagged With: Ankle, EBP, Injection Therapy, Podcast, Tendinopathy, Treatment

The Efficacy of Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Injections for Chronic Achilles Tendinopathy

February 9, 2011 by The Sports Physiotherapist 3 Comments

INTRODUCTION Many of you, I’m sure, will be interested to learn to efficacy of PRP injections for treating athletes with chronic achilles tendinopathies. PRP has gained significant attention of late; in the media, medical community and with our athletes. It seems my athletes are always asking for information on the most effective form of injectional […]

Filed Under: Body Area, Sports Physiotherapy, Treatment Tagged With: Ankle, EBP, Injection Therapy, Tendinopathy, Tendon Injury, Treatment

Prolotherapy Or ‘Sugar Injections’ For Acute Muscle Tears

September 20, 2010 by The Sports Physiotherapist 5 Comments

Prolotherapy Or ‘Sugar Injections’ For Acute Muscle Tears

PROLOTHERAPY IN THE MEDIA You may have heard talk in the media recently about Phil Graham (an elite Australian rugby league player) having “sugar injections” following his pectoral muscle injury. Read here.  I found it interesting to hear the Sydney Roosters team doctor, John Orchard, is using these injections, commonly know as ‘prolotherapy’, in an […]

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