Autumn 2019 - Upper limb

Shoulder injuries are a common feature in sport and they ahve reported high recurrence rates which can lead to extended periods of absence from training and competition. This article, based on the Athletic Shoulder course discusses the methods of assessment and functional rehabilitation that can be applied in the clinical setting

Elbow injuries in sport are common. They can be caused by large forces encountered duirng activities, or by direct trauma. Rehabilitation needs to follow a phased approach in order to ensure healing tissues are protected and the aim is to restore full motion with strength and neuromuscular control

This article aims to provide a summary of the evidence base for non-operative treatments for several of the common non-traumatic hand and wrist conditions encountered in a clinical setting, as well as to explain how physiotherapy can augment surgical treatment to maximise patient outcomes

Shoulder injuries are a significant problem at all playing levels irrespective of the injury definition. Acromioclavicular joint sprain. shoulder instability and dislocation are the most commonly seen injuries, resulting in the greatest number of days' absence. Neuromuscular training programmes are efficacious in preventing the risk of injury, yet this form of rehabilitation suffers from poor compliance

The rapid pace of technological development has an ever-increasing influence on society and, in recent years healthcare policy in the United Kingdom has placed an emphasis on individualised care and the impact of technology on long-term conditions. Robotic therapy should be understood in context of not being a replacement for physiotherapy, but as an efficient adjunct to rehabilitation