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  1. physiocolin
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    Biomechanical exam forms

    Re: Rick's query on examination forms. (having just logged on after a good break) I'm kind of on board with you on this one Kevin. I see it as a...
    Post by: physiocolin, Jan 3, 2013 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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    Sharp intermmitent Tendo Achilles pain

    PS if positive then a steroid injection plus the neutral taping followed by partial weight bearing for 5 days may make the difference. The...
    Post by: physiocolin, Oct 26, 2012 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  3. physiocolin
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    Sharp intermmitent Tendo Achilles pain

    TA bursa is normally identifiable by using the end range plantar compression test (Pt in prone), creating a nipping effect of the bursa. Often...
    Post by: physiocolin, Oct 26, 2012 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  4. physiocolin
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    Sharp intermmitent Tendo Achilles pain

    Does the patient react when applying the TA bursa test? If so it may be relatively quiescent until he wears a specific pair of shoes/boots or, for...
    Post by: physiocolin, Oct 23, 2012 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  5. physiocolin
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    Do physiotherapists understand podiatry? Frustrated.

    Hi Miss B Interesting question, particularly as I am a physio with a specific interest and practicing in lower limb biomechanics. I have always...
    Post by: physiocolin, Apr 24, 2012 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  6. physiocolin
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    Searching for Interchangeable Foot Orthotic

    It would seem that you are almost describing that which is promoted by Vasyli orthoses, with a modestly priced heat mouldable device to which you...
    Post by: physiocolin, Feb 24, 2012 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  7. physiocolin
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    Leg length discrepancy caused by knee flexion

    Hi THomas Two definite muscle groups (knee extensors and flexors) will have been in long term demand with the inevitable demand on the knee...
    Post by: physiocolin, Aug 20, 2011 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  8. physiocolin
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    Heel-Striking Running is More Energy Efficient Than Midfoot-Striking Running

    Turning this subject around. Having spent many years treating soldiers, chronic shin pain was probably the most prevalent disabling overuse...
    Post by: physiocolin, Jun 9, 2011 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  9. physiocolin
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    New Year BIG DECISION - should I stop running??

    Hi David we discussed way back in January regarding your knee. did you try the exercise I suggested? Colin
    Post by: physiocolin, Jun 4, 2011 in forum: Break Room
  10. physiocolin
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    Measuring muscle stiffness

    Michael Don't you think that it isn't so necessary to get so bogged down in differentiating between the fact whether a muscle is stiff or tight...
    Post by: physiocolin, Jan 20, 2011 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  11. physiocolin
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    New Year BIG DECISION - should I stop running??

    David, if you want to differentiate between the tight illapsoas and rec fem then apply the same test without bending the knee. Unfortunately...
    Post by: physiocolin, Jan 20, 2011 in forum: Break Room
  12. physiocolin
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    New Year BIG DECISION - should I stop running??

    David It's not about hip flexors per se, its about the double action of Rec fem as hip flexor and knee extensor and about how it's shortened...
    Post by: physiocolin, Jan 19, 2011 in forum: Break Room
  13. physiocolin
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    New Year BIG DECISION - should I stop running??

    Hi David Not to my knowledge! Rec Fem I feel is often overlooked in CNSAKP, where the shortening creates too much retro patellar compression....
    Post by: physiocolin, Jan 19, 2011 in forum: Break Room
  14. physiocolin
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    New Year BIG DECISION - should I stop running??

    Simon Thanks for that. Whether the muscle is stiff, tight or shorter than it should be for the functional demand it is having to meet, it needs...
    Post by: physiocolin, Jan 18, 2011 in forum: Break Room
  15. physiocolin
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    New Year BIG DECISION - should I stop running??

    Ian Here goes! Measuring the Rec Fem length means placing the patient in side lying, with the underneath hip and knee flexed to 90 deg. The...
    Post by: physiocolin, Jan 17, 2011 in forum: Break Room
  16. physiocolin
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    New Year BIG DECISION - should I stop running??

    Kevin When assessing CNSAKP patients there is most often a description of vague but troubling sx and these patients will present with tight Rec...
    Post by: physiocolin, Jan 15, 2011 in forum: Break Room
  17. physiocolin
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    New Year BIG DECISION - should I stop running??

    Kevin I am not shying away from balancing the foot it's just that I have dealt successfully with so many of these chronic AKP's by working on...
    Post by: physiocolin, Jan 14, 2011 in forum: Break Room
  18. physiocolin
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    New Year BIG DECISION - should I stop running??

    Hann It sounds like what I would describe as "Non specific chronic anterior knee pain". Having dealt with this chronic pathology with athletes,...
    Post by: physiocolin, Jan 13, 2011 in forum: Break Room
  19. physiocolin
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    Tibial Torsion...

    I wish you well with the intervention. At the end of the day we all strive to get a result conservatively where pos. Colin
    Post by: physiocolin, Sep 24, 2010 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  20. physiocolin
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    Tibial Torsion...

    Hi Sammy Interesting dilemma here. From a physio's viewpoint it sounds very much like the tibiofibular bridge is anatomically malaligned with...
    Post by: physiocolin, Sep 23, 2010 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  21. physiocolin
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    Medial tibial stress syndrome

    Hi Kevin Much appreciated. Thanks also for the informative PDF, which was comforting in supporting most of what I have applied. Regards...
    Post by: physiocolin, Jul 8, 2010 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  22. physiocolin
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    Medial tibial stress syndrome

    Hi Kevin As a physiotherapist having worked for many years with athletes and the miliotary, I find the MTSS pathology probably one of the most...
    Post by: physiocolin, Jun 30, 2010 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  23. physiocolin
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    Retro-calcaneal bursae

    Hi Andy The CSP lays down robust guidelines for us physios using injection therapy, in addition to obtaining the diploma in Injection Therapy....
    Post by: physiocolin, May 27, 2010 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  24. physiocolin
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    Medial tibial stress syndrome

    thanks to all those replies regarding the Newton Runner- I'm now better informed. physiocolin
    Post by: physiocolin, Feb 19, 2010 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  25. physiocolin
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    Medial tibial stress syndrome

    MTSS is an interesting subject, causes lots of frustration for both patient and practitioner alike. Well now there is the shoe to deal with it,...
    Post by: physiocolin, Feb 14, 2010 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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    Consensus on Treatment of Plantar Fascial Rupture

    My reply focuses on the fact that steroid injections can be implicated for pl fascia rupture. Pity about the bad press because when applied...
    Post by: physiocolin, Feb 14, 2010 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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    Missed diagnosis?

    Hi Brandon As a physio with a lot of experience working with soldiers and having a long term interest in LL biomechanics I found that a high...
    Post by: physiocolin, Oct 31, 2009 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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    physiocolin

    Hi to podiatry forum Just introducing myself as a physiotherapist with thirty years involvement with lower limb biomechanics. Hopefully the...
    Thread by: physiocolin, Aug 7, 2009, 0 replies, in forum: Introductions
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