Rayner & Smale is a blog designed for physiotherapists and healthcare professionals who are eager to stay informed about the latest evidence-based research. Our mission is to continuously expand our own knowledge and share valuable insights with others, helping practitioners worldwide stay current with emerging trends. We’re dedicated to fostering learning, driving positive change, and supporting professional growth within the healthcare community.
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Previous blogs
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January 2025
- Jan 4, 2025 Stronger bones with Osteoporosis Jan 4, 2025
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May 2024
- May 27, 2024 Shoulder Multidirectional instability & surgical repair May 27, 2024
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September 2023
- Sep 2, 2023 How AI has made me a better Physiotherapist Sep 2, 2023
- August 2022
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March 2021
- Mar 2, 2021 Blood flow restriction training - a personal reflection Mar 2, 2021
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February 2021
- Feb 20, 2021 Treating Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) by addressing fear and anxiety Feb 20, 2021
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January 2021
- Jan 14, 2021 McKenzie Method & self treatment guides Jan 14, 2021
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June 2020
- Jun 16, 2020 Quantitative Sensory Testing...in research & the clinic Jun 16, 2020
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February 2020
- Feb 26, 2020 Patient rated outcome measures (PROM) in Chronic Pain Feb 26, 2020
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January 2020
- Jan 23, 2020 Thoracic Outlet Syndrome - clinical assessment Jan 23, 2020
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December 2019
- Dec 28, 2019 Kinesiophobia...What? Why? How? Dec 28, 2019
- Dec 18, 2019 Screening for VBI & CAD in patients with cervical spine pain Dec 18, 2019
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November 2019
- Nov 2, 2019 Managing patients with musculoskeletal pain disorders Nov 2, 2019
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July 2019
- Jul 13, 2019 Exercise-based ACL & knee ligament injury prevention Jul 13, 2019
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February 2019
- Feb 12, 2019 Ankle Syndesmosis Injuries - Management Feb 12, 2019
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January 2019
- Jan 29, 2019 Running repairs online course with Tom Goom Jan 29, 2019
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December 2018
- Dec 31, 2018 2018 Year in Review Dec 31, 2018
- Dec 3, 2018 Informed pain management for LBP Dec 3, 2018
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November 2018
- Nov 20, 2018 Anatomy 101: the upper cervical spine Nov 20, 2018
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October 2018
- Oct 25, 2018 Why Use Neurodynamics? Oct 25, 2018
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September 2018
- Sep 12, 2018 Functional facts about hip muscles Sep 12, 2018
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August 2018
- Aug 24, 2018 Pregnancy related DRAM Aug 24, 2018
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July 2018
- Jul 17, 2018 The opiod epidemic - a personal perspective Jul 17, 2018
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June 2018
- Jun 20, 2018 Pelvic girdle pain - treatment options during pregnancy Jun 20, 2018
- Jun 5, 2018 Gluteal tendinopathy Jun 5, 2018
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May 2018
- May 25, 2018 Surgical vs non-surgical treatment for the knee May 25, 2018
- May 14, 2018 Suprascapular nerve palsy May 14, 2018
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April 2018
- Apr 30, 2018 TFCC & Ulnar-side wrist injuries Apr 30, 2018
- Apr 9, 2018 Incorporating PRI into Physical Therapy Practice Apr 9, 2018
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March 2018
- Mar 25, 2018 Breathing pattern disorders - treatment approaches Mar 25, 2018
- Mar 10, 2018 Pelvic girdle pain - which test to choose? Mar 10, 2018
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February 2018
- Feb 27, 2018 Pelvic girdle pain - what are we dealing with? Feb 27, 2018
- Feb 5, 2018 Breathing pattern disorders - where do they fit in? Feb 5, 2018
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January 2018
- Jan 29, 2018 Returning Players to Contact Sport Jan 29, 2018
- Jan 15, 2018 Breathing pattern disorders - do they matter? Jan 15, 2018
- Jan 1, 2018 2017...Where Did It Go? Jan 1, 2018
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December 2017
- Dec 23, 2017 Rayner & Smale Launch Pad Dec 23, 2017
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November 2017
- Nov 16, 2017 APA 2017 Momentum Conference Lumbopelvic Summary Nov 16, 2017
- Nov 12, 2017 You move the way you train Nov 12, 2017
- Nov 7, 2017 Dear Physio - I can take it from here Nov 7, 2017
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October 2017
- Oct 18, 2017 Ankle Syndesmosis Injuries - Assessment Oct 18, 2017
- Oct 13, 2017 Anatomy 101: Anterolateral ligament & rotational stability of the knee Oct 13, 2017
- Oct 8, 2017 Physical Therapy in California part 5 - the finishing touches Oct 8, 2017
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September 2017
- Sep 15, 2017 Anatomy 101: The windlass mechanism & great toe extension Sep 15, 2017
- Sep 7, 2017 Calving it up Sep 7, 2017
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August 2017
- Aug 31, 2017 Star Excursion Balance Test & dynamic postural control Aug 31, 2017
- Aug 25, 2017 Hacking into your own rehab Aug 25, 2017
- Aug 17, 2017 Finding your stride Aug 17, 2017
- Aug 10, 2017 Anatomy 101: Ankle Syndesmosis - Distal Tibiofibular Joint Aug 10, 2017
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June 2017
- Jun 30, 2017 The continuum from preventative to rehabilitative care Jun 30, 2017
- Jun 14, 2017 End Stage Knee Rehabilitation Jun 14, 2017
- Jun 8, 2017 Sensation Testing - Peripheral Nerve Lesion Jun 8, 2017
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May 2017
- May 30, 2017 The Tetris effect May 30, 2017
- May 19, 2017 Outside the Orthopaedic Protocol May 19, 2017
- May 11, 2017 Entrapment Neuropathy & Neurodynamic Blogs Summarised! May 11, 2017
- May 5, 2017 Taking the Sore Thumbs Out of Manual Therapy May 5, 2017
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April 2017
- Apr 27, 2017 Female Spin Bowler with Lumbar Stress Fracture Apr 27, 2017
- Apr 20, 2017 Cervical Radiculopathy or Infected Root Canal? Apr 20, 2017
- Apr 13, 2017 Physical Therapy in California - Part 4 the internship Apr 13, 2017
- Apr 6, 2017 The Upper Limb Summarised! Apr 6, 2017
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March 2017
- Mar 30, 2017 Sleep More, Hurt Less Mar 30, 2017
- Mar 23, 2017 Asking Why - Finding Meaning Behind our Questions. Mar 23, 2017
- Mar 16, 2017 Cricket Case Study Mar 16, 2017
- Mar 9, 2017 Lateral Epicondylalgia - Treatment Considerations Mar 9, 2017
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February 2017
- Feb 24, 2017 Lateral Epicondylalgia - Pathophysiology & Clinical Assessment Feb 24, 2017
- Feb 16, 2017 Graded Motor Imagery Feb 16, 2017
- Feb 9, 2017 Visual Perception & the Brain Feb 9, 2017
- Feb 2, 2017 Pain Education & Management Summarised! Feb 2, 2017
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January 2017
- Jan 26, 2017 Blowing up a balloon Jan 26, 2017
- Jan 19, 2017 Hip: Athletic Groin Pain Part 2 Jan 19, 2017
- Jan 13, 2017 Hip: Athletic Groin Pain Part 1 Jan 13, 2017
- Jan 9, 2017 The Hip Summarised! Jan 9, 2017
- Jan 2, 2017 Rayner & Smale 2016 Jan 2, 2017
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December 2016
- Dec 29, 2016 Hip: Ligamentum Teres Dec 29, 2016
- Dec 22, 2016 Hip: Post Hip Arthroscopy Rehab Phase 3 & 4 Dec 22, 2016
- Dec 19, 2016 Hip: Post Hip Arthroscopy Rehab Phase 1 & 2 Dec 19, 2016
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November 2016
- Nov 23, 2016 Hip: FAI - a Condition That Matters Nov 23, 2016
- Nov 10, 2016 Pathophysiology & Symptomology of Migraine Headaches Nov 10, 2016
- Nov 3, 2016 Physical Therapy in California Part 3 - the National Physical Therapy Exam Nov 3, 2016
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October 2016
- Oct 18, 2016 Concussion & Dr Jessica Schwartz Oct 18, 2016
- Oct 11, 2016 Neurodynamic Solutions for the Lower Quadrant Oct 11, 2016
- Oct 4, 2016 Cervical Motor Control Part 4 - Rehabilitation Principles Oct 4, 2016
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September 2016
- Sep 27, 2016 Cervical Motor Control Part 3 - Does Posture Matter? Sep 27, 2016
- Sep 19, 2016 Cervical Motor Control Part 2 - Assessing More Than Deep Neck Flexors Sep 19, 2016
- Sep 13, 2016 Words of Wisdom from Peter O'Sullivan Sep 13, 2016
- Sep 7, 2016 Cervical Motor Control Part 1 - Clinical Anatomy of Cervical Spine Sep 7, 2016
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August 2016
- Aug 23, 2016 Carpal tunnel syndrome Aug 23, 2016
- Aug 16, 2016 Contralateral Knee Extension - a New Advance in Slump Test Aug 16, 2016
- Aug 9, 2016 Treatment Strategies for Cervicogenic Dizziness Aug 9, 2016
- Aug 2, 2016 Cervical Radiculopathy Part 3 - Physiotherapy Treatment Aug 2, 2016
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July 2016
- Jul 26, 2016 Cervical Radiculopathy Part 2 - Assessment & Diagnosis Jul 26, 2016
- Jul 19, 2016 Cervical Radiculopathy Part 1 - Clinical Presentation Jul 19, 2016
- Jul 12, 2016 Physical Therapy in Californian Part 2 - gaining a certificate of professional equivalency Jul 12, 2016
- Jul 5, 2016 Pancoast Tumour & Red Flags for the Upper Limb Jul 5, 2016
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June 2016
- Jun 27, 2016 Spinal degenerative changes are a natural part of ageing Jun 27, 2016
- Jun 20, 2016 The bigger the bulge the better Jun 20, 2016
- Jun 14, 2016 Flexion relaxation response & low back pain Jun 14, 2016
- Jun 2, 2016 Enhancing core strength training Jun 2, 2016
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May 2016
- May 29, 2016 Hip: Illuminating Iliopsoas May 29, 2016
- May 18, 2016 Global Performance Summit review May 18, 2016
- May 14, 2016 A Weekend in the Life of a Sports Physio... May 14, 2016
- May 11, 2016 Global Performance Summit - day 1 unplugged May 11, 2016
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April 2016
- Apr 8, 2016 Seronegative spondyloarthropathies & inflammatory low back pain - Part 2 Apr 8, 2016
- Apr 1, 2016 Seronegative spondyloarthropathies & inflammatory low back pain - Part 1 Apr 1, 2016
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March 2016
- Mar 22, 2016 Physiotherapy in Adaptive Alpine racing teams Mar 22, 2016
- Mar 17, 2016 Assessment of acute knee injuries with snow-specific skills Mar 17, 2016
- Mar 8, 2016 Injuries to the posterolateral corner of the knee Mar 8, 2016
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February 2016
- Feb 18, 2016 Travelling with the Australian Ski Team as team Physiotherapist Feb 18, 2016
- Feb 5, 2016 Dry Needling and Acupuncture part 2 Feb 5, 2016
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January 2016
- Jan 28, 2016 Dry Needling or Acupuncture? Part 1 An interview with Dr Peter Selvaratnam Jan 28, 2016
- Jan 22, 2016 Hey Fit Mama Jan 22, 2016
- Jan 19, 2016 Navicular stress fractures & the phases of bone remodelling Jan 19, 2016
- Jan 7, 2016 Surgery for Sciatica - a clinical commentary with Dr Lynn Bardin Jan 7, 2016
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December 2015
- Dec 31, 2015 Rayner & Smale for 2015 Dec 31, 2015
- Dec 24, 2015 A targeted Pilates program for low back pain Dec 24, 2015
- Dec 19, 2015 Shoulder Symptom Modification Procedure - picking the right shoulders to treat Dec 19, 2015
- Dec 11, 2015 Scapula rehabilitation - which exercise to choose? Dec 11, 2015
- Dec 2, 2015 The role of the scapula in Shoulder Impingement Syndrome: part 2 Dec 2, 2015
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November 2015
- Nov 29, 2015 Physical Therapy in California - the requalification process Nov 29, 2015
- Nov 24, 2015 The role of the Scapula in Shoulder Impingement Syndrome: Part 1 Nov 24, 2015
- Nov 11, 2015 Handy tips for the graduating Physiotherapist Nov 11, 2015
- Nov 3, 2015 Painful Plica - do they exist? Nov 3, 2015
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October 2015
- Oct 29, 2015 Patella Tendinopathy & the 4-stage management program for 'Jumper's knee' Oct 29, 2015
- Oct 22, 2015 Treatment of Achilles tendinopathy with combined loading programs Oct 22, 2015
- Oct 16, 2015 A review of the continuum of tendon pathology Oct 16, 2015
- Oct 14, 2015 Hip: Retraining mobility & dynamic motor control in Pilates Oct 14, 2015
- Oct 6, 2015 Introducing the Imprecision Hypothesis in Chronic Pain Oct 6, 2015
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September 2015
- Sep 29, 2015 DiMs, SiMs, the Protectometer & my personal journey through pain. Sep 29, 2015
- Sep 24, 2015 Deciphering the driving mechanisms in chronic low back pain Sep 24, 2015
- Sep 19, 2015 Fueling for Your Half Marathon Sep 19, 2015
- Sep 17, 2015 The Neuromatrix of pain overlaps with the functional neuroanatomy of sleep Sep 17, 2015
- Sep 15, 2015 The bidirectional relationship between sleep disorders and pain conditions Sep 15, 2015
- Sep 11, 2015 Can we pick the clinical signs of excessive sleepiness & sleep disorders? Sep 11, 2015
- Sep 4, 2015 Are we underestimating the importance of sleep? Sep 4, 2015
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August 2015
- Aug 28, 2015 Frozen shoulder - to treat or not to treat? What Physiotherapy exercises are used to treat adhesive capsulitis of the shoulder? Aug 28, 2015
- Aug 22, 2015 Modic changes & Spinal degeneration Aug 22, 2015
- Aug 14, 2015 Can the risk of Vertebral Artery Dissection be determined with pre-manipulative screening? Aug 14, 2015
- Aug 6, 2015 Academic writing - some tips for becoming a better writer Aug 6, 2015
- Aug 4, 2015 Does the audible pop matter? The neurophysiology of manipulation Aug 4, 2015
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July 2015
- Jul 21, 2015 Neurophysiological mechanism of mobilisation Jul 21, 2015
- Jul 11, 2015 Chain reaction - the neurophysiological mechanism of manual therapy Jul 11, 2015
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June 2015
- Jun 23, 2015 Interpretation of special tests in musculoskeletal examination Jun 23, 2015
- Jun 17, 2015 Mission aid work in Manila, Philippines Jun 17, 2015
- Jun 5, 2015 The pain of social disconnection Jun 5, 2015
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May 2015
- May 13, 2015 San Francisco slopes & stairs slaughter my soleus May 13, 2015
- May 9, 2015 Turning down TFL May 9, 2015
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April 2015
- Apr 23, 2015 The power of words & messages Apr 23, 2015
- Apr 14, 2015 Being specific about functional exercises Apr 14, 2015
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March 2015
- Mar 27, 2015 Differential diagnosis of cervicogenic dizziness Mar 27, 2015
- Mar 20, 2015 Reducible discogenic low back pain Mar 20, 2015
- Mar 13, 2015 Distinguishing features of Cervicogenic dizziness Mar 13, 2015
- Mar 6, 2015 Cervicogenic dizziness & Sensorimotor Dysfunction Mar 6, 2015
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February 2015
- Feb 27, 2015 Lumbar disc herniation with radiculopathy - a case study Feb 27, 2015
- Feb 13, 2015 Smale Style Feb 13, 2015
- Feb 7, 2015 Functional assessment of a water skiing injury Feb 7, 2015
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January 2015
- Jan 19, 2015 Concussion in snowboarding and skiing Jan 19, 2015
- Jan 9, 2015 Explaining central sensitisation to patients Jan 9, 2015
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December 2014
- Dec 28, 2014 Sensation Testing for Patient with Central Nervous System Lesion Dec 28, 2014
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November 2014
- Nov 27, 2014 Meniscus Injury...conservative or surgical management? Nov 27, 2014
- Nov 23, 2014 Cervicogenic Headache Nov 23, 2014
- Nov 7, 2014 The Pain Neuromatrix Nov 7, 2014
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October 2014
- Oct 31, 2014 Meet Marnie...Central Sensitisation Case Study Oct 31, 2014
- Oct 27, 2014 The Cloward Sign...cervical referral patterns Oct 27, 2014
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September 2014
- Sep 29, 2014 Temporomandibular Joint Disorders - Clinical Anatomy & Assessment Sep 29, 2014
- Sep 27, 2014 MCL Rehabilitation- From Ruin to Return to Play Sep 27, 2014
- Sep 24, 2014 Active Straight Leg Raise (ASLR) Sep 24, 2014
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August 2014
- Aug 29, 2014 Retraining scapular mechanics in Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Aug 29, 2014
- Aug 22, 2014 Day 2 Treatment...what now?? Aug 22, 2014
- Aug 13, 2014 Neurodynamic treatments for Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Aug 13, 2014
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July 2014
- Jul 28, 2014 A neurodynamic approach for posterior shoulder pain Jul 28, 2014
- Jul 28, 2014 Neurodynamic solutions for the upper quadrant Jul 28, 2014
- Jul 25, 2014 Entrapment Neuropathies of Upper Limb Jul 25, 2014
- Jul 14, 2014 Visceral Pain Jul 14, 2014
- Jul 4, 2014 Muscle Synergies of the Hip and Pelvis Jul 4, 2014
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June 2014
- Jun 27, 2014 Defining Clinical pilates exercises and its indications for treatment Jun 27, 2014
- Jun 23, 2014 Clinical Reasoning Reflection Jun 23, 2014
- Jun 20, 2014 Complex Clinical Reasoning with Andrew Dalwood Jun 20, 2014
- Jun 16, 2014 Jon Ford and Rob Laird guest lecture on motor control for treatment low back pain Jun 16, 2014
- Jun 1, 2014 Assessing Hip Strength...Validity and Reliability Jun 1, 2014
- Jun 1, 2014 A review of Red Flags Jun 1, 2014
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May 2014
- May 25, 2014 Pregnancy Related Pelvic Girdle Pain May 25, 2014
- May 25, 2014 A case study on kinesiophobia & chronic pain. May 25, 2014
- May 13, 2014 Patellofemoral pain with @DrChrisBarton May 13, 2014
- May 5, 2014 An Interview with Michael Vadiveloo May 5, 2014
- May 5, 2014 Improving Hamstring Flexibility - part 2 Treatment May 5, 2014
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April 2014
- Apr 28, 2014 Improving Hamstring Flexibility - part 1 Assessment. Apr 28, 2014
- Apr 4, 2014 A mechanism-based approach to clinical reasoning of pain. Apr 4, 2014
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March 2014
- Mar 24, 2014 Does barefoot running reduce the risk of injury? Mar 24, 2014
- Mar 19, 2014 Frozen Shoulder...Fear Avoidance? Mar 19, 2014
- Mar 14, 2014 The role of Transversus Abdominis (TrA) in lumbopelvic stability. Mar 14, 2014
- Mar 11, 2014 Risk Factors and assessment of hamstring muscle strain injury Mar 11, 2014
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February 2014
- Feb 25, 2014 Patellofemoral joint pain 2013 consensus Feb 25, 2014
- Feb 19, 2014 Posterior Ankle Impingement - bony Feb 19, 2014
- Feb 18, 2014 The Road to Mastering Physiotherapy Feb 18, 2014
- Feb 15, 2014 My Journey through a Masters of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Feb 15, 2014
- Feb 7, 2014 Variations in Squat Technique Feb 7, 2014
- Feb 4, 2014 Posterior Ankle Impingement - soft tissue Feb 4, 2014
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January 2014
- Jan 24, 2014 Motor control impairments associated with hip osteoarthritis Jan 24, 2014
- Jan 13, 2014 A Tribute to Max Zusman Jan 13, 2014
- Jan 10, 2014 Clinical presentation of neuropathic pain. Jan 10, 2014
- Jan 5, 2014 Adhesive Capsulitis - Management Jan 5, 2014
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December 2013
- Dec 27, 2013 Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Dec 27, 2013
- Dec 11, 2013 Adhesive Capsulitis - Pathology & Assessment Dec 11, 2013
- Dec 8, 2013 Movement Diagrams Dec 8, 2013
- Dec 3, 2013 The Importance of the Subjective Examination Dec 3, 2013
- Dec 2, 2013 Which exercises target the Gluteal Muscles while minimizing activation of the Tensor Fascia Latae? Dec 2, 2013
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November 2013
- Nov 30, 2013 The Immunotherapist and Linguist in all of us - David Butler Nov 30, 2013