Horses, saddles and riders
Chapter 6 Horses, saddles and riders David Lane, DVM , Lauren Fraser Chapter Contents The equestrian team Malalignment in the rider The balance and seating positions of the rider The…
Treatment: Manual therapy modes
Chapter 8 Treatment Manual therapy modes Sarah Stevens, Karina Steinberg Chapter Contents Introduction Tissue types Connective tissue Fascia Ligaments Tendons Contractile tissue Neural tissue Articular structures Bone Cartilage Synovial fluid…
Conclusion
Chapter 9 Conclusion Chapter contents Ongoing concerns Malalignment of the pelvis and spine is present in 80-90% of the population. Approximately 30% of these are symptomatic; another 20-30% have evidence…
The malalignment syndrome: A synopsis
Chapter 1 The malalignment syndrome A synopsis Chapter contents Malalignment and traditional thinking Malalignment syndrome Additional clinical aspects Investigations Treatment Malalignment, work and sport Etiology and recurrence of malalignment Malalignment…
Ankle complex injuries in sport
Figure 22.2 Ankle (medial view). Courtesy and copyright Primal Pictures Ltd. Whilst it is certainly possible to damage one of these joints in isolation and it is true to say…
Shoulder injuries in sport
Middle band : is an axillary pouchPosterior band: form the posterior labrum to the glenoid rim. Not found in all patients From 0 to 30 degrees humeral abduction the anterior…
An introduction to periodisation
Figure 9.2 An example of a 8-week meso-cycle. Meso-cycles that use such a 4-week training block place a great deal of short-term accumulative stress on the body. It is possible…
Strength and conditioning
Training to maximize RFD Rate of force development is best enhanced by training explosive movements where the intention is to accelerate the resistance (either a bar, medicine ball, or the…
