Full list of publications from the LASEM researchers in February; Title Oxygen therapy for interstitial lung disease: a systematic review Validity and reliability of an activity monitor to quantify arm movements and activity in adults following distal radius fracture Cohort randomised controlled trial of a multifaceted podiatry intervention for the prevention of falls in older…read more
By: @Kristian Lyng and @Mathias Brandhøj After a great session on injury prevention, the #Hamstrung17 Conference went on to tackle the problem of diagnosing the injury, before explaining how to optimize rehabilitation. Read the infographic for our take home messages on managing hamstring injuries and how to optimize rehabilitation. Take home messages on managing injuries and how…read more
By: @Mathias Brandhøj & @Kristian Lyng The #Hamstrung17 Conference – the “Hamstring Injury Journey”, was held in Melbourne on the 18th of February. The following blog is a recap of the main points from a fantastic day showcasing top speakers and stimulating discussions. Read below the infographic for our take home messages on hamstring injury prevention, and some…read more
An evidence-practice gap cannot be disputed and must be a priority for us all to address – government, policy makers, researchers, clinicians and patients. The Aspetar Sports Medicine Journal is a great initiative helping with knowledge translation. Open access to all! The latest edition was titled ‘Straight Science’ and it was my pleasure contributing my…read more
“It felt like I had broken my leg” – Kate Sheahan on her ACL injury on the weekend In light of the 6 ACL injuries sustained by players at the half way mark of the 8 week AFL Women’s competition this an opportune time to share this and answer what many seem to be unsure…read more
The staff at La Trobe Sports & Exercise Medicine Research Centre (La Trobe SEMRC) have welcomed in the New Year with 19 new publications in January. These were in the areas of hip & knee osteoarthritis, Parkinson’s disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction, patellofemoral knee pain and heel pain. The diversity of…read more
The annual APA Physiotherapy Breakfast is always a highlight of the year and 2016 was no exception. A large crowd of physiotherapists and their medical guests assembled at an ungodly hour one Friday morning to mingle with old friends and colleagues, and listen to the latest cutting edge research. The gig as keynote speaker on…read more
Dan Bonanno discusses his recent BJSM systematic review evaluating evidence for the usefulness of foot orthoses and shock absorbing insoles to prevent injuries.
Title says it all – great chat with Ewa Roos about evidence (or lack there of) for arthroscopy, exercise, and how Denmark is successfully changing clinical practice. Do you agree? Is there still a place for knee arthroscopy? Let us know your thoughts via popular social media channels or comment below.