sports injury

A 25-year-old football player performs a rapid cutting manoeuvre on his standing left leg. He experiences a sharp pain on the lateral side of his knee and is immediately unable..

23-year-old female athlete (artistic gymnastics, national A-squad) with persistent symptoms for the past 8 months in the anterior tibial region, which occur after, but not during training (especially on vault..

A 16 year-old male rugby player suffers from headaches, tiredness and difficulty concentrating at school. The symptoms have been present for approximately 3 weeks and started 2-3 days after match..

A 25 yo male elite triathlete sends you a text message after he crashed on the bike abroad, hurting the right shoulder. He has never had any injuries to this..

Hip arthroplasty is a highly successful intervention for end-stage hip osteoarthritis. With increasing numbers of young and/or more active patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty (THA) questions regarding safety and benefits..

This article offers a clinical algorithm on decision making and treatment of acute ankle sprains. Key factors are analyzing trauma mechanism, sprain frequency and ligament injury. Therefore, a thorough clinical..

Achilles tendinopathy is a prevalent musculoskeletal condition affecting athletes and non-athletes. This article seeks to offer a comprehensive overview focusing on its etiology, clinical presentation, diagnostic methods, treatment modalities, and..

Hip pain is a common clinical problem caused by a variety of orthopedic and non-orthopedic factors. While orthopedic causes such as osteoarthritis and femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) are well documented, non-orthopedic..

Injections around the autonomic nervous system, particularly the so-called sympathetic trunk, have been established for years. The main focus so far has been the treatment of CRPS (Complex Regional Pain..

In the context of regenerative medicine, therapy using autologous cells (in combination with platelet-rich plasma) appears to be a promising option. The so-called medicinal signaling cells (MSC), also known as..

Functional disorders of the head and neck area involving the chewing organ occur irregularly and with a changing symptoms. This makes it difficult for the therapist to arrive at a..

Operating as physiotherapist and doctor in the field of sports requires deepened knowledge and clinical skills in sports physiotherapy and sports medicine, specific information on the field being supported, a..

The annual Swiss Sports Physiotherapy Association Symposium (SSPA) is always a highlight for the year. Our dear friends at SSPA have made the decision many years ago to organize their..

Participation in physical activity has increased in intensity at a young age. Due to their growth with hormonal changes and influences, young people are prone to spinal problems. It is..

ntroduction: Rugby union has one of the highest injury incidence rates among all collective sports. Data on incidence and type of injuries at non-professional level in rugby are sparse. Our..

Background: In 2020 many people, including professional sportsmen, were in quarantine for many months around the world. Professional sport team players change the modality of training. So, it is indispensable..