Physiotherapy in the Management of Persistent Pain: An Introduction.
This is an exciting time to be a physiotherapist, especially in the area of multi-disciplinary pain management. That’s my feeling, anyway. Despite the omission of the chapter ‘Physiotherapy and Pain’...
View ArticleInfographic: Chronic Low Back Pain
The management of chronic low back pain continues to challenge physiotherapists and allied health professionals around the world. Evidence is growing in support of a multi-disciplinary approach, as the...
View ArticleInfographic (Italian): Chronic Low Back Pain
The following is an Italian translation of the Physio Development infographic – Chronic Low Back Pain (A Biopsychosocial Approach). Special thanks to Samuele Passigli from www.fisiobrain.com for taking...
View ArticleLoad Management in Sport: Injury Risk and Athletic Performance
This is part 1 of this month’s series: Load Management in Sport. Looking at the yearly schedule of any elite sports athlete or team, there really aren’t many free ‘gaps’. Sometimes there doesn’t even...
View ArticleWhat is Happening In Our Brain and Body During Stress?
This is part 1 of our monthly theme: Exercise and the Brain. To better appreciate the incredible effect of exercise on the brain, I thought it would be a good idea to have a brief look at the...
View ArticleHow Does Exercise Affect Our Brain Chemistry?
This is part 2 in this month’s theme: Exercise and the Brain. Most people would agree that exercise just makes you feel good, right? But what is actually happening during exercise that helps with...
View ArticleHow Can Cardiovascular Exercise Improve Learning and Memory?
The best way to improve mental performance, is to improve physical performance” – Tim Ferriss¹ I thought a good way to finish off the month would be to review the effects of exercise on our learning...
View ArticleA Simple Guide to Managing Ankle Syndesmosis Injuries
This is part 2 in this month’s clinical theme: Ankle Syndesmosis Injuries. Following on from part 1 (a review of relevant anatomy, role of imaging, and simple assessment), let’s have a small look at...
View ArticleHamstring Injuries in Sport: Mechanisms and Clinical Predictors
This is part 1 in this month’s clinical theme: Hamstring Injuries in Sport. Following on from our recent discussion on the classification of muscle injuries in sport, I thought it would be a good idea...
View ArticleEvidence-Based Assessment of Hamstring Injuries in Sport
This is part 2 in this month’s clinical theme: Hamstring Injuries in Sport. Following on from our review of the different mechanisms of hamstring injuries, this article will look at the some of the...
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