MSK Diagnosis & Rehabilitation

ACL Injury: Rupture, Reconstruct, Rehab, Refurb and Reinstate the ACL [Article]

ACL Injury: Rupture, Reconstruct, Rehab, Refurb and Reinstate the ACL [Article]

Management of anterior cruciate ligament injury is complex and is affected by physiological, psychological and sociological factors. Hence, it is important to tailor the injury management in partnership with each individual patient according to their beliefs and outcome expectations. This article highlights the need for good preoperative and postoperative rehabilitation and lays out the latest evidence on what tests and exercises to use to guide your patient through rehabilitation. This knowledge will allow you to create a personalised rehabilitation pathway for your patient that will provide the greatest chance of a successful return to sport. Register free below (or log in if you already have an account) and you can access the article key points and other related resources.

MSK Diagnosis & Rehabilitation |Co-Kinetic Journal October 2018 (Issue 78) [Group of articles]
01/10/2018
18-10-cokinetic
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Understanding the Role of Malalignment Syndrome in the Management of Running Injuries [Article]

Understanding the Role of Malalignment Syndrome in the Management of Running Injuries [Article]

Pelvic malalignment is common in runners but often goes undiagnosed, which can result in inadequate treatment for the patient’s injury. This article, with the aid of 11 videos, will enable you to correctly assess your... Read More

MSK Diagnosis & Rehabilitation |Co-Kinetic Journal July 2018 (Issue 77) [Group of articles]
01/08/2018
18-07-cokinetic | running | lower-limb | upgrade
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Classification Systems: A Review of Low Back Pain Care [Article]

Classification Systems: A Review of Low Back Pain Care [Article]

Low back pain (LBP) is one of the most common presentations in primary healthcare. It is a complex condition with a multifactorial aetiology, which perhaps explains why there is a lack of strong clear evidence... Read More

MSK Diagnosis & Rehabilitation |Co-Kinetic Journal January 2018 (Issue 75) [Group of articles]
10/12/2017
18-01-cokinetic | low-back-pain
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Managing the Pinch: A Review of Shoulder Impingement Care [Article]

Managing the Pinch: A Review of Shoulder Impingement Care [Article]

This article consolidates current knowledge on the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of shoulder impingement. It is packed full of practical implementation resources including videos of assessment tests, printable quick reference algorithms and a set of... Read More

MSK Diagnosis & Rehabilitation |Co-Kinetic Journal October 2017 (Issue 74) [Group of articles]
05/10/2017
17-10-cokinetic | upper-limb | shoulder
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To Shod or Not to Shod: Are We Asking the Right Question? [Article]

The article explores the most prominent running injuries and associated risk factors with a view to explaining how barefoot running may alter load to the tissues most affected by running injury. It explains the difference... Read More
- MSK Diagnosis & Rehabilitation |Co-Kinetic Journal October 2017 (Issue 74) [Group of articles]
- 01/10/2017
- 17-10-cokinetic | running | lower-limb
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Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome: A Practical Treatment Approach [Article]

This article discusses the incidence, presentation, anatomy and biomechanics of patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) before delving deeper into patient examination, the practical application of patellar taping, the use of orthoses and exercise rehabilitation therapy. It... Read More
Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction (SIJ): A Structured Assessment Strategy [Article]

‘Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction (SIJ): A Structured Assessment Strategy’ has been developed from an extract of Clayton’s book Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction and Piriformis Syndrome. It includes step-by-step guidelines for more than 10 sacroiliac joint assessment tests... Read More
- MSK Diagnosis & Rehabilitation |Co-Kinetic Journal April 2017 (Issue 72) [Group of articles]
- 11/04/2017
- lower-limb | hip | 17-04-cokinetic
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Osteoarthritis of the Knee: A Practical Treatment Approach [Article]

This article with accompanying videos and a client handout, has been written for practitioners, and discusses the issue of osteoarthritis of the knee, the role of exercise, its relationship with (or not) arthritis and progresses... Read More
- MSK Diagnosis & Rehabilitation |Co-Kinetic Journal April 2017 (Issue 72) [Group of articles]
- 01/04/2017
- knee | lower-limb | 17-04-cokinetic
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Heel Pain: The 10 Minute Assessment [Article]

This article describes a quick and effective assessment process for heel pain that can be carried out in just 10 minutes. More than 10% of the population experiences heel pain and due to the number... Read More
- MSK Diagnosis & Rehabilitation |Co-Kinetic Journal January 2017 (Issue 71) [Group of articles]
- 01/01/2017
- ankle-foot | lower-limb | 17-01-cokinetic
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Plantar Fasciitis: A Pain in the Heel [Article]

This article outlines the latest incidence statistics for chronic plantar heel pain, explains how the structure and function of the plantar fascia is affected by pathology, outlines a detailed differential diagnosis and then delves into... Read More
- MSK Diagnosis & Rehabilitation |Co-Kinetic Journal January 2017 (Issue 71) [Group of articles]
- 28/11/2016
- ankle-foot | lower-limb | running | 17-01-cokinetic
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The Physio Matters Podcast: The Best of... [Podcast]

Putting big mouths and big ideas behind microphones. The Physio Matters Podcast delivers musculoskeletal and Sports Medicine information for those working in physiotherapy, sports therapy, sports rehabilitation, medicine and all divisions of the healthcare industry.... Read More
- MSK Diagnosis & Rehabilitation
- 01/11/2016
- registered | open-access
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Poster: Good versus Bad Desk Posture [Printable poster]

This poster comes in three sizes which can printed out for your clinic wall. The sizes are A4, A3 and A2 sizes in high resolution. Click on the top image in the Media Contents box... Read More
- MSK Diagnosis & Rehabilitation |Posters
- 05/10/2016
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Patient Information Leaflet: Back Pain During Pregnancy [Printable leaflet]

This leaflet comes in 3 different printable formats and has been written for patients. It gives information on why back pain is common during pregnancy, suggests treatment options and gives advice on how to relieve... Read More
- MSK Diagnosis & Rehabilitation |Injury Patient Information |Physical Activity for Health Patient Information
- 04/10/2016
- low-back-pain | handout | 16-10-cokinetic
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Low Back Pain: The 10 Minute Assessment [Article]

This article describes a quick and effective assessment process for low back pain that can be carried out in just 10 minutes. Low back pain (LBP) is a very common ailment seen by clinicians and... Read More
- MSK Diagnosis & Rehabilitation |Co-Kinetic Journal October 2016 (Issue 70) [Group of articles]
- 30/09/2016
- 16-10-cokinetic | low-back-pain
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5 Evidence-Based Strategies for Reducing Injury Rates in Professional Football [Article]

Injury prevention is personal. Generic preventative exercise programmes are likely to modify some risk factors of injury, but the evidence proves that an individualised programme, designed specifically for each player, is considerably more effective. The... Read More
- MSK Diagnosis & Rehabilitation |Co-Kinetic Journal October 2016 (Issue 70) [Group of articles]
- 29/09/2016
- football | 16-10-cokinetic
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Low Back Pain During Pregnancy: Physiological versus Pathological Back Pain [Article]

More than 50% of pregnant women suffer low back pain (LBP). This article describes the distinction between physiological and pathological back pain, the difference between pelvic girdle pain and low back pain and outlines diagnostic... Read More
- MSK Diagnosis & Rehabilitation |Co-Kinetic Journal October 2016 (Issue 70) [Group of articles]
- 21/09/2016
- 16-10-cokinetic | low-back-pain
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How to Reduce Injury Rates in Professional Football using Surveillance and Screening [Article]

We all know injuries are bad news in all sports, but in football an injury can have particularly far-reaching effects which is why surveillance and screening programmes are essential. Not only does an injury have... Read More
- MSK Diagnosis & Rehabilitation |Co-Kinetic Journal July 2016 (Issue 69) [Group of articles]
- 11/07/2016
- football | 16-07-cokinetic
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Proximal Biceps Tendon Rupture of the Hamstring: A Case Study [Article]

Working in a multidisciplinary team can be frustrating and difficult at times. Creating a team requires a clear strategy with objectives and boundaries and good communication. To ensure a functioning and useful team, members must... Read More
- MSK Diagnosis & Rehabilitation |Co-Kinetic Journal July 2016 (Issue 69) [Group of articles]
- 11/07/2016
- football | lower-limb | 16-07-cokinetic
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Femoroacetabular Impingement: Mechanisms, Diagnosis and Treatment Options using Postural Restoration®: Part 3 [Article]

This is the third article in the series on the management of femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) using Postural Restoration techniques. In this article I propose a method of managing FAI using Postural Restoration Techniques. In the... Read More
Hip Impingement Redefined: Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment and Rehabilitation [Video]

This short 3 minute 'Hip Impingement Redefined' introduction video outlines the content available within our 3 part series "Management of femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) using Postural Restoration techniques" by Jason Masek. This module answers questions regarding... Read More
- MSK Diagnosis & Rehabilitation |Femoroacetabular Impingement (FAI): Management and Rehabilitation using Postural Restoration Techniques
- 01/04/2016
- lower-limb | hip | registered | open-access
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