Bridging the Language Gap: Translating Clinical Practice Guidelines for Rehabilitation after ACL Reconstruction

Keywords: ACL Reconstruction, Accessibility, Translation   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 these documents into multiple languages becomes imperative. […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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Hip and calf muscle strength after ACL injury

Key words: ACL, muscle strength, rehabilitation, hip This blog summarises the findings from a recent systematic review on hip and lower leg strength after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury) (1). Why is this study important? Muscle weakness is a key target of ACL injury rehabilitation, and strength deficits of the knee muscles (quadriceps and hamstrings) are […]

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Strength in collaboration – the collaborative power of physiotherapy and strength coaching (Part 1)

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: Athlete-centred rehabilitation; rehabilitation framework; multi-disciplinary team (MDT) working Introduction: The interaction between physiotherapists and S&C coaches throughout an athlete’s rehabilitation is a significant one. They work closely from injury onset through […]

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The MSK playbook – Meniscal Knee Injuries

Meniscus tears, repairs, and rehab options to preserve tissue function. Key Words: #MSKPlaybook #Meniscus #MeniscusTear #KneeInjury #KneeOA #ACL #SIFK #Osteoarthritis #SEM Introduction  Meniscal knee injuries are commonly seen in MSK clinics and can impact athletic patients at all levels of sport or recreational activity. Injuries are seen in both young patients following acute sports injuries […]

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Groin Pain: Into the Bermuda Triangle Part 4

Diagnosing, managing & rehabilitating injuries in the Bermuda Triangle Keywords: Groin Pain; Pubic Pain; Pubalgia; Rehabilitation Introduction This final blog in the series covers Pubic Related Groin Pain (PRGP) (1).  Earlier parts to the series can be found by following: Part 1 Adductor Related Groin Pain (ARGP); Part 2 Iliopsoas Related Groin Pain (IRGP) and […]

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Groin Pain: Into the Bermuda Triangle Part 3

Diagnosing, managing & rehabilitating injuries in the Bermuda Triangle Keywords: Groin Pain; Inguinal; Rehabilitation Introduction This is the penultimate Blog in a series dealing with Groin Pain.  Part 1, on Adductor Related Groin Pain (ARGP) and Part 2, Iliopsoas Related Groin Pain (IRGP), can be found here: Part 1; Part 2.  This part deals with […]

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Groin Pain: Into the Bermuda Triangle Part 2

Diagnosing, managing & rehabilitating injuries in the Bermuda Triangle Keywords: Groin Pain; Iliopsoas; Rehabilitation Introduction Iliopsoas related groin pain (IRGP), , is the second most common injury in the groin area, after adductor related groin pain (ARGP)(1), (2) & (3).  This blog is the second in a series discussing some of the complexities of diagnosing, […]

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