Are joint injury, sport activity, physical activity, obesity or occupational activities predictors for osteoarthritis? A systematic review Richard et al, 2013. Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy. Aim To identify if joint injury, physical activity, obesity and occupational activity are risk factors for osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee, hip and ankle in all age groups. […] Read More
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What is the evidence for treating knee pain?
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Kooiker, L., Van De Pert, I, G, L, Weir, A., Moen, M, H., (2014) Effects of Physical Therapist-Guided quadriceps-Strengthening Exercises for the treatment of Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome. A Systematic Review. Journal of Orthopadic and Sports Physical Therapy. The purpose of this study was to analyze and summarize the current literature and evidence for quadriceps […] Read More
ACL injuries – and difference in damage between men and women
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Comparison Between Sexes of Bone Contusion and Meniscal Tear Patterns in Noncontact Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries (ACL injuries) Wittstein et al, 2014 Aim This paper aims to investigate whether there is indeed a valgus component to ACL rupture and furthermore whether there is a different mechanism of injury between males and females. A valgus movement […] Read More
Kensington Physio would like to invite you to an evening lecture with Mr Courtney Kipps on Thursday 26th June 2014 at 7pm
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Kensington Physio would like to invite you to an evening lecture with Mr Courtney Kipps on Thursday 26th June 2014 at 7pm for a 7.15 start, at Kensington Physio, 13 Crescent Place, London SW3 2EA. This is a lecture for physios and other professionals. If you would like to attend RSVP to info@kenphysio.com please note spaces are […] Read More
Gait related intrinsic risk factors for Patellofemoral Pain in novice recreational runners.
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Thijs Y, De Clercq D, Roosen P, Witvrouw E, (2008) Gait related intrinsic risk factors for patellofemoral pain in novice recreational runners. British Journal of Sports Medicine This article by Thijs et al (2008) is basically trying to determine if there are any static or dynamic foot postures that can predispose people to knee injuries specifically the patellofemoral joint […] Read More
The Effect of a Hip –Strengthening Program on Mechanics During Running and During a Single-Leg Squat
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This a review of a the following paper. Willy and Davis, 2011. The Effect of a Hip –Strengthening Program on Mechanics During Running and During a Single-Leg Squat Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy / Vol 41 / Number 9 / September / Pg 625-632 This study was carried out to look at the […] Read More