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Expert analysis of Tendon Injury

It's big, it's well researched and full of excellent information on treatment and prevention of tendon injuries in sport. Completely applicable to all of us. This innovative document really helps to apply the most up to date tendon management…
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Advice to athletes with Back Pain: Get active!

"Prolonged inactivity for an athlete with LBP can increase their injury risk, which ultimately results in further inactivity and potentially more pain. While ‘keep active’ might seem an odd recommendation for athletes with LBP, emphasising…
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Shockwave Thearapy (ESWT) for Lower Extremity

Learn more about Shockwave Therapy (ESWT)  Full article link below: with this study from the American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) is widely used in clinical practice for managing…
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Patellofemoral Syndrome. What the latest research tells us.

By Scott Simpson Saanich Physiotherapy + Sports Clinic Anterior knee pain has been shown to affect 1 in 4 of people in general population with increases in athletes (McConnell), likewise a study by Almedia, found that the problem affects 7-40%…
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The 4 Steps to Successful Sports Injury Management pt 1

The 4 Steps to Successful Sports Injury Management . Step #1   Accurate & Detailed Diagnosis   Step #2 How Injuries Heal Step #3 Injury Rehabilitation Step #4 Return to…
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Recommendations for Ankle and Foot Disorders

Table 2. Summary of Recommendations for Managing Ankle and Foot Disorders Ankle and Foot Disorder Treatment with Evidence Rating/Recommendation Level Recommended No Recommendation Not Recommended Achilles Tendinopathy Acetaminophen…
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Prevent Common Running Injuries

Mastering Common Injuries Simple exercises to keep you on the road instead of in rehab Source: http://www.runnersworld.com/masters-training/mastering-common-injuries By Pete Magill        Published May 13, 2011 For…
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Prevent Sports Injury for Kids

Major Recommendations Injury Surveillance Research should be devoted to improved understanding of the prevalence, incidence, and economic cost of overuse injuries among pediatric athletes in the United States and should focus on…
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Hip Pain?

Hip Strains The large bones that make up the hip joint also serve as anchors for several muscles. Some of these muscles move down the thigh to the knee.Other muscles move across the abdomen or the buttocks. When overuse or injury stretches…
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Handout on Back Pain from the National institute of health

Handout on Health: Back Pain http://www.niams.nih.gov/Health_Info/Back_Pain/default.asp This publication is for people who have back pain, as well as family members, friends, and others who want to find out more about it. The publication describes…