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Reflecting on a weekend of teaching I noticed a common theme as I transitioned from participating at the UCSF sports medicine conference to teaching an advanced track seminar at the NATA annual conference. This theme is something I've been brought back to over and over again, the continuum and transition between preventative and rehabilitative care.
Read MoreThis blog is a reflection on my recent trip to Aspen, Colorado as the travelling physiotherapist for the Australian and New Zealand Para Alpine teams in the Winter World Cup Finals. I learnt so much about ski racing from these inspiring athletes (who discuss their experience with us) and got a taste for working in an adaptive program, which was more rewarding and enjoyable than I ever could've imagined.
Read MoreThe posterolateral corner of the knee (PLC) is an inherently complex region both anatomically and functionally, and in recent times has been 're-discovered' for the role it plays in knee function and stability. In fact, the PLC of the knee has 28 seperate components, all of which play a vital role in both static and dynamic stability to prevent excessive hyperextension, tibial external rotation and varus angulation. This week, Grant Freckleton - now APA-titled Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist - shares his knowledge about injuries to the posterolateral corner of the knee.
Read MoreHeading into my first assignment through the Olympic Winter Institute of Australia (OWIA), with the Para Alpine team, so it is important to know how to best prepare myself for the experience ahead. The role of a Physiotherapist travelling with elite teams can vary greatly compared to our role in the private practice or hospital setting. Peter Hogg has been working with the OWIA for the past 20 years with their elite winter athletes and this week Peter shares his guidance and tips for making the most of travelling with sporting teams.
Read MoreThe aim of this blog is to outline a case study on a lower back injury sustained from waterskiing and the importance of performing a thorough functional assessment. After completing my Masters I developed a framework for performing a initial musculoskeletal assessment, which I could apply to almost all presentations. For this presentation however my main focus was on the functionally task and mechanism of injury.
Read MoreWith a passion snowboarding I've written a blog on concussion management for snow sports which can be applied to recreational skiers and athletes. The blog also looks a new helmet inserts made by 'Unequal' which help to dissipate and decelerate the forces which result in concussion and more serious head injuries. The key is to recognise all the signs of concussion early, as loss of consciousness doesn't always occur, and each concussion should be treated seriously and by a medical team.
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