Your body has a built-in shock absorption system It’s called Pronation The foot, ankle, Achilles tendon, fascia, & lower leg muscles seamlessly soak up impact forces But, if you have Rigid Arches & Stiff Ankles.. Your ‘spring’ may be wound too tight.. & this increases

Lack of sleep can impair performance & increase injury risk 😴 It’s important to ask patients about sleep duration & quality. The Hooper Index can also be valuable for assessing fatigue, stress & sleep. See Hatia et al. (2024) for more info: DOI 10.7759/cureus.76635

💥 Continuum Model of Tendon Pathology💥 🔹Reactive Tendinopathy 🔹Tendon Disrepair 🔹Degenerative Tendinopathy @PhysioMeScience

Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis) ✅usually resolves in 6-12 months ✅no strong evidence to support any intervention ✅limited evidence👉physiotherapy ✅steroid injections👉short term pain relief (long-term adverse effects) ✅surgery👉rarely indicated https://t.co/VwUp9Q2EzA

High school soccer ⚽️ lower body strength training day: ▪️Single leg wall sits ▪️Deadlift ▪️Seated box jumps ▪️DB step ups ▪️Cossack squat

Central role of skeletal muscle ageing in the pathogenesis of sarcopenia Potential pathways👇 ✅insufficient myokine signalling (IL-6, 7, 15) ✅altered immune factors (pro-inflammatory profile) ✅impaired immune cell function ✅altered body composition https://t.co/zCkNw8vMfg

“Rotator Cuff Tears” (Nature PrimeView 2024)👇🏼 ▶️epidemiology ▶️pathophysiology ▶️diagnosis ▶️management ▶️outlook #shoulder #rotatorcuff https://t.co/Lp6JWHgHdb

LATEST ➡️ Here is a great article by a team of stellar authors summarizing what is known about osteoarthritis based on the latest evidence📋 https://t.co/MQJgMq4k1d

Does marathon running increase arthritis risk? A recent study of 3,804 runners would suggest not! There are limitations; arthritis prevalence was determined by asking runners if they'd been diagnosed with it by a doctor. See full paper for details DOI: 10.1177/19417381231190876

An excellent new study from Dr Lauren Pringels et al. in the BJSM has found that reducing tendon compression (by limiting ankle dorsiflexion during rehab) leads to better outcomes in Insertional Achilles Tendinopathy. See full paper for details: https://t.co/OIWfcxiD3z

This graphic shows the Sarcopenia Cascade—how muscle loss leads to insulin resistance, diabetes, obesity, bone loss, fractures, dementia, and higher mortality. A powerful reminder that muscle is metabolic, protective, and essential for healthy aging.

An example of being led by the evidence - but not constrained by it: Taping for patellofemoral pain. The research on it? Honestly, pretty 🫤leading many to argue it's a waste of time. But clinicians experienced with PFJ patients know many patients feel dramatic symptom relief

Pain Neuroscience Education: Teaching People About Pain https://t.co/1r1EV2kLGu

An excellent new study from Dr Lauren Pringels et al. in the BJSM has found that reducing tendon compression (by limiting ankle dorsiflexion during rehab) leads to better outcomes in Insertional Achilles Tendinopathy. See full paper for details: https://t.co/OIWfcxiD3z

📋Acute ankle sprain in athletes: Clinical aspects and an algorithmic approach 🦶 Here is a comprehensive review article covering a wide range of topics on acute ankle sprains 👇 https://t.co/8Lpc5NkKbV

Decline in muscle size (%/yr) over ∼50 yr of ageing👇 ▶️psoas -0.58% ▶️quadriceps −0.53% ▶️paraspinals -0.47% ▶️elbow extensors −0.39% ▶️hamstrings −0.39% ▶️elbow flexors −0.38% ▶️triceps surae −0.28% ▶️hip adductors −0.27% ▶️dorsiflexors −0.19% https://t.co/k4QmVFlSpR

Hot off the press & Open Access: I'm very proud to have contributed to the development of these new clinical practice guidelines for RC tendinopathy! @ISERS2 @EUSSERBOARD Please read and share widely!

The Impact of Microbiota on Musculoskeletal Injuries https://t.co/B7G9vslZpe

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This article explores the health impacts of homelessness, barriers to accessing healthcare, and practical considerations for clinicians providing care. Includes a #BMJInfographic setting out advice https://t.co/cJ0gZAPZf1