1. Depression, anxiety, and stress in people with and without Plantar heel pain M Cotchett, SE Munteanu, KB Landorf – Foot & Ankle International, 2016 Why I like it: This case-control study builds on a case series by the same lead author, which investigated psychological factors and their association with plantar heel pain. The relationship between…read more

As a clinician researcher I am often amazed at the latest trend for treating complex and difficult to manage conditions like tendinopathy. Many patients have been ‘sold’ these treatments as cures, and they buy in with high expectations. As we know there are often poor outcomes and the promised returns do not eventuate or the…read more

An early morning Jetstar flight to Launceston to hear Tasmanian PhD candidate and podiatrist Narelle Wyndow at the Tasmanian State Podiatry Symposium was well worth it. “The patellofemoral joint (knee cap) is the most common form of knee osteoarthritis” says Wyndow. 69% of people with knee pain over the age of 40 will have knee cap…read more

Prof Karim Khan discusses the assessment and management of lateral hip pain with Dr Alison Grimaldi.    

Professor Jill Cook discusses common tendinopathy myths on Karen Litzy’s ‘Healthy Wealthy and Smart’ Podcast site

Josh Heerey, Physiotherapist and PhD candidate at LASEM discusses the development of FAI morphology and the implications for long term hip joint health with Dr Rintje Agricola     The development of Cam-type deformity in adolescent and young male soccer players. A cam deformity is gradually acquired during skeletal maturation in adolescent and young male…read more

Josh Heerey, Physiotherapist and PhD candidate at LASEM discusses the classification of groin pain in the athlete with Prof Peter Brukner   References Doha agreement meeting on terminology and definitions in groin pain in athletes BSJM Vol 49 Issue 12

Josh Heerey, Physiotherapist and PhD candidate at LASEM discusses the role and function of quadratus femoris at the hip joint with Dr Adam Semciw   References Quadratus femoris: An EMG investigation during walking and running.

We know that development of osteoarthritis (OA) after ACL reconstruction occurs in over 50% of patients. The question is, should we inform our patients of this, and if so how should we go about this. Anecdotally, consensus is that this can be a tricky conversation, and something that may be avoided by some therapists due…read more