Rayner & Smale 2016

January 02, 2017 by Sian Smale

As 2016 draws to a close, it's time again to reflect on what this year has brought us and taught us and take a moment to thank all our readers who continue to inspire and motivate us on our journey.

Hip: Ligamentum Teres

December 29, 2016 by Alicia Rayner

This week we discuss another hot hip topic in the sporting world - ligamentum teres and it's role in hip pain. Alicia discusses the clinical anatomy of ligamentum teres, evidence supporting it's structure and function and the role it plays in hip pain.

Hip: Post Hip Arthroscopy Rehab Phase 3 & 4

December 22, 2016 by Sian Smale

For the second part of this blog we look further at the progression of rehab into phase III and IV and eventually ending in return to sport and unrestricted play. What I've taken away from these blogs is how extensive our involvement with patients needs to be to get them through each phase and I hope you'll appreciate this too.

Hip: Post Hip Arthroscopy Rehab Phase 1 & 2

December 19, 2016 by Sian Smale

This week we look at the first part of a blog series breaking down what rehabilitation protocols for hip arthroscopy currently include. Should they be time-based or criterion-based programs? What are the criteria for progression between phases? What exericses should these phases include? These are a few questions we hope to discuss over the next two weeks.

Hip: FAI - a Condition That Matters

November 23, 2016 by Sian Smale

This year the Australian Physiotherapy Association hosted Joanne Kemp as the keynote speaker for the end of year breakfast. Joanne is a passionate physiotherapist and researcher in the field of femoroacetabular impingement and hip osteoarthritis. Joanne presented on clinical features of FAI, research updates and the key role that physios play in patient rehabilitation. Joanne’s lecture gave me a new positive perspective on this condition and broadened my knowledge about the role of physiotherapy and treatment options outside of surgery.

Pathophysiology & Symptomology of Migraine Headaches

November 10, 2016 by Sian Smale

I'm sure you are all aware that different headache types exist as different clinical entities, but do you know the distinct features of each that aid in our differential diagnosis? Do you know what mechanisms underlie the headache felt in a migraine and what an aura actually is?

The purpose for this blog is to delve deeper into the specifics of primary headaches such as migraine with and without aura and TTH with the aim of better differentiating them from other headache types and recognising red flags.