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Jon Ford and Rob Laird guest lecture on motor control for treatment low back pain

June 16, 2014 by Sian Smale

Jon Ford and Rob Laird presented at the Australian Physiotherapy Associated MPA lecture evening for May. Their discussion provided insight into the current limitations and application of research on exercise management of lower back pain. In particular, both speakers highlighted the reasons behind disagreement in the avaialble research and clinical application of the knowledge we currently have for managing back pain.

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.