Physiotherapy Blog. Sharing knowledge & Encouraging growth.
This 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 MoreThis week we welcome Holly Lipson to Rayner & Smale. Holly is a passionate and vibrant Physiotherapist who loves the sun, surf, snow and of course physiotherapy. Holly is going to share her clinical tips for the assessment of acute knee injuries with some specific attention to the snow environment.
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.
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