Bridging the Gap: What Experts and Research Say About Swimmer’s Shoulder

This blog is based on a recent study, published in BJSM (1). Why is this study important? Most swimmers will injure their shoulder at some point throughout their career. The term “swimmer’s shoulder”, coined in the 1970’s, remains relevant today due to ongoing challenges in preventing and effectively rehabilitating a sore or injured shoulder. Swimmer’s […]

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The ‘nervy’ business of T-junction hamstring injuries

Why we should consider neural structures around the distal musculotendinous junction of the biceps femoris Keywords – Hamstring, Neural, Rehabilitation Introduction – Hamstring injuries are the greatest cause of time loss within a wide range of elite sports, with injuries at the distal musculotendinous junction of the biceps femoris amongst the most problematic [1]. This blog will […]

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Are adjunct treatments effective in improving pain and function when added to exercise therapy in people with patellofemoral pain?

Authors: Larissa Rodrigues Souto, Danilo De Oliveira Silva, and Marcella Ferraz Pazzinatto. In this blog we discuss the findings of our recent study published in BJSM that evaluated the effectiveness of adjunct treatments combined with exercise therapy compared to exercise therapy alone in people with patellofemoral pain (PFP) and appraised the quality of the intervention […]

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Cognitive Activity Post-Concussion

Adolescents with Concussion Might Benefit from Moderate- to High-Intensity Cognitive Activity as Early as the First Week Post-Injury Keywords: cognitive activity, concussion recovery, paediatric population Concussion management in adolescents continues to be an important area of study, yet much of the research to date has focused on the effects of physical activity and its relationship to […]

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Higher Injury and Illness Rates in Paralympic Athletes at the 2022 Beijing Winter Games

Authors: Travis Anderson, Malia G. Cali, Stephanie C. Clark, Ike Hasley, Emily G. Larson, Kayle E. Noble-Taylor, David M. Robinson, Eric G. Post, Jonathan T. Finnoff, William M. Adams Injury and illness surveillance is critical for the development of effective risk mitigation strategies for athletes. Understanding rates of injury and illness across demographics (e.g., sex, […]

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Arthroscopic capsular shift surgery in patients with atraumatic shoulder joint instability: a randomised, placebo-controlled trial

Keywords: shoulder instability: capsular shift; randomised clinical trial Why is this study important? Shoulder (glenohumeral) joint instability can occur in the absence of significant trauma (atraumatic instability) and may significantly impact physical, social and mental wellbeing. It is often managed with physical therapy but, if physical therapy fails to prevent recurrent dislocation, pain or impaired […]

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Body on the line: experiences of tackle injury in women’s rugby union – a grounded theory study

In this blog we will explain the results of our recent study published in BJSM. We conducted a qualitative study using a grounded theory approach to capture the tackle injury experiences and behaviours in women’s rugby union.  Why is this study important? Women’s Rugby is one of the fastest growing sports worldwide (1). Tackle-related injuries […]

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The MSK Playbook: Frozen Shoulder

Key words: #MSKplaybook #Mindthesofttissuegap #frozenshoulder #MSKultrasound #SEM #Hydroditension Introduction Frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis) is a common condition within community musculoskeletal (MSK) interface services, which presents insidiously and significantly impacts patients’ quality of life and function. In this blog, we discuss how a community-based pathway can permit early diagnosis through prompt referral to rehabilitation, alongside access to […]

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The Psychological Impact of Traumatic Events in Sports

Psychological Aftermath of Trauma Extends Beyond Athletes  Introduction Risks are inherent in sports. Athletes engage in training and competition with an awareness that injury may occur. Certain sports (e.g. combat, collision, high speed or extreme) are intuitively associated with a greater potential for more severe injuries; however unexpected medical events can occur at any time. […]

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The impact of shoulder injuries in rugby: what can we control?

  By Sam Blanchard @sjbphysio_sport  & Paula Timpson @paulat_physio Asia is not a region that would be traditionally synonymous with Rugby Union… until now. On the 20th September 2019, Japan will host the 9th Rugby World Cup and will see the greatest rugby nations on Earth collide… literally! The impacts reported in professional rugby have been likened […]

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