Student Physiotherapists learn a broad selection of orthopaedic “special tests” during their university study. These special tests are designed to test a specific structure, like an ACL or ATFL, to determine if …
What is bone oedema? Bone oedema, also known as “bone marrow oedema” or a “bone bruise” and spelt as “edema” in US-based publications, is seen on MRI and bone scan images. It’s …
Let’s talk about motivating patients – more specifically about using FEAR as a motivator. If you need someone to do something for you, they need a clear motivator. It’s psychology in its …
Movement patterns are the way our brain maps and coordinates movement. Physios need to learn these prompts to improve these patterns.
Assessing strength when there’s pain inhibition seems impossible, but there’s a secret method that can measure leg strength even with pain. And it’s so simple…
Physiotherapists have plenty of treatment options to improve range of motion. But what works, what doesn’t and how can you select the best option?
Physiotherapists are in a perfect position to be prescribing running shoes for our patients. We have insights into their injuries, their biomechanics and their risk factors. But prescribing running shoes has come …
Your clinical reasoning is only as good as the information that you feed it! Getting a clear answer from a patient can be a challenge at times. You can get vague answers, …