Lower limb stress fractures are common injuries in runners. In terms of treatment, much of the me... more Lower limb stress fractures are common injuries in runners. In terms of treatment, much of the medical literature has focused primarily on rest and cessation of running, but little has been written about the rehabilitation and functional progression of runners following a lower limb stress fracture. This article reviews the scientific evidence behind common rehabilitation concepts used for runners recovering from these injuries and also discusses sport-specific training modalities such as deep water running and antigravity treadmill training. Overall this article is intended to be a practical resource for clinicians to guide runners in functional rehabilitation and return to running following lower limb stress injury.
Physical medicine and rehabilitation clinics of North America, 2005
Foot and ankle injuries are common in runners. Treatment is becoming more evidence-based for the ... more Foot and ankle injuries are common in runners. Treatment is becoming more evidence-based for the most common of these conditions; however, further research is needed to determine the best treatments for injuries that are encountered less commonly.
Physical medicine and rehabilitation clinics of North America, 2004
Shoulder stiffness is a common but poorly understood disorder of the glenohumeral joint. Many ter... more Shoulder stiffness is a common but poorly understood disorder of the glenohumeral joint. Many terms are used to describe a stiff shoulder, including frozen shoulder and adhesive capsulitis. This article reviews the terminology, classification, diagnostic options, and management options of shoulder stiffness. Conservative measures,emphasizing a four-quadrant stretching program, typically produce effective treatment outcomes. Operative interventions, which may be required for the small percentage of patients who fail conservative therapy, are also presented.
Participation in contact sports exposes the athlete to a risk of cervical spine injury. Temporary... more Participation in contact sports exposes the athlete to a risk of cervical spine injury. Temporary neurological injuries manifesting as radiating arm pain or paresthesias, such as transient quadriparesis and stingers, present unique challenges for the sports medicine physician and will be reviewed in detail. The initial management of these conditions must recognize signs and symptoms of spinal cord injury and prevent further neurological sequelae. Evaluation will often include advanced imaging of the cervical spine in addition to serial neurological examinations. This review concludes with rational return-to-play guidelines for contact sport athletes.
Lower limb stress fractures are common injuries in runners. In terms of treatment, much of the me... more Lower limb stress fractures are common injuries in runners. In terms of treatment, much of the medical literature has focused primarily on rest and cessation of running, but little has been written about the rehabilitation and functional progression of runners following a lower limb stress fracture. This article reviews the scientific evidence behind common rehabilitation concepts used for runners recovering from these injuries and also discusses sport-specific training modalities such as deep water running and antigravity treadmill training. Overall this article is intended to be a practical resource for clinicians to guide runners in functional rehabilitation and return to running following lower limb stress injury.
Physical medicine and rehabilitation clinics of North America, 2005
Foot and ankle injuries are common in runners. Treatment is becoming more evidence-based for the ... more Foot and ankle injuries are common in runners. Treatment is becoming more evidence-based for the most common of these conditions; however, further research is needed to determine the best treatments for injuries that are encountered less commonly.
Physical medicine and rehabilitation clinics of North America, 2004
Shoulder stiffness is a common but poorly understood disorder of the glenohumeral joint. Many ter... more Shoulder stiffness is a common but poorly understood disorder of the glenohumeral joint. Many terms are used to describe a stiff shoulder, including frozen shoulder and adhesive capsulitis. This article reviews the terminology, classification, diagnostic options, and management options of shoulder stiffness. Conservative measures,emphasizing a four-quadrant stretching program, typically produce effective treatment outcomes. Operative interventions, which may be required for the small percentage of patients who fail conservative therapy, are also presented.
Participation in contact sports exposes the athlete to a risk of cervical spine injury. Temporary... more Participation in contact sports exposes the athlete to a risk of cervical spine injury. Temporary neurological injuries manifesting as radiating arm pain or paresthesias, such as transient quadriparesis and stingers, present unique challenges for the sports medicine physician and will be reviewed in detail. The initial management of these conditions must recognize signs and symptoms of spinal cord injury and prevent further neurological sequelae. Evaluation will often include advanced imaging of the cervical spine in addition to serial neurological examinations. This review concludes with rational return-to-play guidelines for contact sport athletes.
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