By Dr Chris Milne, Sports Physician 1. What is it? It is a disruption of some of the fibres of the achilles tendon. There may be some minor inflammation, but not as much as previously thought. 2. What causes it? Overuse, plus some wear and tear disruption of the tendon. Poor alignment through the foot […]
Category: Patient Handouts
Patient Information Sheet – Calf Strain
CALF STRAIN (also known as tennis leg) BY Dr Chris Milne, Sports Physician What is it? It is a strain of one of the muscles of the lower leg. Usually it is the medial gastrocnemius muscle that is injured. What causes it? It usually occurs when you are running fast or changing direction. Because the […]
Hot Topic: Current Anti-Doping Policies
A recent editorial by Babette Pluim entitled, “A doping sinner is not always a cheat” [excerpt below], has created some fiery discussion amongst BJSM editors and readers this month. The doping rules these days are really tough. The basic principle is: first offense gets a 2 year ban, second offence a lifetime ban. Everyone seems […]
Tennis Elbow Handout
Another excellent patient handout. Patient Information Sheet 8 – Tennis elbow […]
More Patient Handouts
Feel free to download these handouts and use them! Patient Information – Shoulder dislocation Patient Information – Rotator cuff strain and impingement […]
Patient Handouts
Dr Chris Milne has been kind enough to share his patient handouts. Feel free to use them: Chris Milne’s Patient Handout 1: AC joint strain Chris Milne’s Patient Handout 2: Rotator Cuff tear patient handout Another article “Intravenous fluids and TUE requirements” has been supplied by the Australian Sports Drug Medical Advisory Committee (ASDMAC). Intravenous […]