Keywords: Insertional Achilles tendinopathy, exercise therapy, tendon compression This blog is a summary of a recently published randomised clinical trial (1) Why is this study important? Insertional Achilles tendinopathy is a stubborn and painful injury at the point where the Achilles tendon attaches to the heel bone. It’s especially common in sport-active individuals and can […]
Tag: rehabilitation
Arthrogenic Muscle Inhibition (AMI) phenomenon of periarticular knee muscles after ACL reconstruction
Author: Georgios Kakavas PT OMT PhD The purpose of this blog is to explain the phenomenon of arthrogenic muscle inhibition (AMI) after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction. It also aims to determine reported mechanisms behind AMI in patients with ACL injuries, or following ACL reconstruction (ACLR), and to propose strategies effective in improving quadriceps activation. […]
An additional response: The ‘nervy’ business of T-junction hamstring injuries
This blog provides further considerations regarding the neurological influence on distal musculotendinous junction injuries of the biceps femoris. Introduction Previous BJSM blogs (a and b) explored posterior thigh stretch combined with trunk flexion/rotation, with neural involvement, as a potential mechanism of injury for biceps femoris T-junction. This post further considers the neural components within our […]
Response to: The ‘nervy’ business of T-junction hamstring injuries
What we have learned treating T-junction injuries amongst professional footballers Keywords: Hamstring, T-junction, Rehabilitation Introduction A recent BJSM blog explored the role of neural structures in the occurrence and rehabilitation of distal musculotendinous junction (DMTJ), ‘T-junction’, injuries of the biceps femoris [1]. We read this with interest, having encountered this injury multiple times amongst our […]
Quadriceps and hamstring muscle strength after ACL reconstruction
Keywords: anterior cruciate ligament, muscle strength, rehabilitation, knee This blog summarises the findings of a recent systematic review of quadriceps and hamstrings strength after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR)(1). Why is this study important? After ACLR, weakness of the thigh muscles (quadriceps and hamstrings) is common, if not universal, with implications for risk of re-injury […]
The Benefits of Adding Resistance Training to Cardiovascular Rehab
Key words: cardiorespiratory fitness, coronary artery disease, systematic review This blog summarises a recent study published in BJSM (1). Why is this study important? Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the leading cause of death worldwide. While medical treatments like percutaneous coronary intervention have lowered the number of deaths in patients with CAD, these treatments do […]
Bridging the Language Gap: Translating Clinical Practice Guidelines for Rehabilitation after ACL Reconstruction
This blog was updated in March 2025 to include 7 new translations! Creating clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) for rehabilitation after ACL reconstruction1 2 is only half the battle; ensuring their dissemination and comprehension among end users is equally crucial. With 95% of the global population speaking languages other than English as their native tongue, translating […]
Strength in collaboration- the collaborative power of physiotherapy and strength coaching – Part 4
A collaborative rehabilitation framework involving the dual-discipline support of physiotherapy and strength & conditioning. To assist the athlete in their journey from injury to performance. Keywords: Reflective practice, rehabilitation framework, professional development Introduction: The final part of this blog series follows on from the principles established in part one, two and three. This blog’s focus is […]
Strength in collaboration – the collaborative power of physiotherapy and strength coaching part 3
A collaborative rehabilitation framework involving the dual-discipline support of physiotherapy and strength & conditioning (S&C). To assist the athlete in their journey from injury to performance. Keywords: Multi-disciplinary team working, athlete rehabilitation management, rehabilitation programme delivery Introduction: Part three of this blog series builds on the work of part 1 and part 2. These blogs explored how […]
Strength in collaboration – the collaborative power of physiotherapy and strength coaching Part 2
A collaborative rehabilitation framework involving the dual-discipline support of physiotherapy and strength & conditioning (S&C). To assist the athlete’s journey from injury to performance. Keywords: Exercise selection; rehabilitation programming; strength and conditioning Introduction: Part one of this blog series established factors involved in the working relationship of an S&C coach and physiotherapist when supporting an […]