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Risk Factors and assessment of hamstring muscle strain injury

March 11, 2014 by Sian Smale

Older age, increased quadricep muscle peak torque and past history of hamstring injury are proven risk factors for hamstring muscle strain injury. The single leg hamstring bridge can assist with identifying those at greater risk of injury.

Motor control impairments associated with hip osteoarthritis

January 24, 2014 by Sian Smale

During the disease process of hip osteoarthritis muscle weakness is often observed. But not all muscles surrounding the hip are affected equally. This blog outlines the research by Grimaldi and colleagues that investigates which muscle atrophy and which remain unaffected during the stages from early to late osteoarthritis.

Clinical presentation of neuropathic pain.

January 10, 2014 by Sian Smale

This blog highlights the key messages from Nee and Butlers article (2006) on the clinical presentation of neuropathic pain. It outlines both the presentation of nerve trunk pain and dysesthetic pain.