Serratus anterior is an important muscle for the overhead athlete. Dysfunction in this muscle can lead to shoulder injuries such as impingement, rotator cuff breakdown and performance decrements during overhead tasks. Chris Mallac looks at its anatomy and biomechanics, and highlights some clinically relevant exercises designed to...
Supraspinatus has a short level arm and biomechanically its force presses the humeral head against the glenoid cavity improving stability and integrity The rotator cuff muscles act together to centre the humeral head reducing superior humeral head migration which can contribute to subacromial bursitits ...
Tradies rely on their musculoskeletal health to do their jobs; and ignoring aches, pains and body stress could result in disability and debilitation in the future. The Facts...
Whiplash is a relatively common injury that is often ignored or mistreated due to lack of understanding of the condition. Whiplash is usually the result of a rear impact while in a stationary position. Early range of motion and exercises lead to a more rapid...
Acute low back pain may be associated with a disc bulge/herniation in the lumbar spine, a pulled back muscle; piriformis syndrome and referred pain form the sacroiliac joint. Herniated Disc of the lumbar spine usually results in sudden and severe onset of back pain and...
Research conducted in 1987 by Dr Gordon Waddell in one of the most prestigious journals of spinal research, Spine, suggested there is little doubt that rest, and in particular prolonged bed rest is harmful in the treatment of low back pain. In contrast there is no...
The ACL – Anterior Cruciate Ligament is an important stabilising structure in the knee and one commonly injured in the athlete; especially those involved in sports that require a fast change of direction or pivoting actions. ACL Function: Anterior tibial translation stability 2° stabiliser to tibial...
THORACIC SPINE The thoracic spine is one of the most common musculoskeletal problems that present to physiotherapists. This includes disorders to the intervertebral joints, rib articulations or thoracic discs and may be associated with varied combinations of pain, altered movement and muscular spasm. The thoracic spine...
SHOULDER IMPINGEMENT IS A COMMON CAUSE OF SHOULDER PAIN: Overhead activity of the shoulder, especially repeated activity, is a risk factor for shoulder impingement syndrome and may be more prominent in those with underlying bone and joint abnormalities. With impingement syndrome, pain is persistent and affects...
GLA:D®, or Good Life with Arthritis: Denmark is an education and exercise program developed by researchers in Denmark for people with hip or knee osteoarthritis (OA) symptoms. Background of the GLA:D® Program Research revealed participants in the GLA:D® program improved symptoms by 32%. Outcomes include less pain, reduced use of joint...