sports physiotherapy

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..

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..

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..

Sports physiotherapists work in very close contact with athletes, both on and off the field of play. In this challenging sporting context, they often have to find a balance between..

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..

Elbow pathologies, aside from lateral epicondylitis, are relatively rare and often underestimated due to their infrequency. However, in sports medicine, the high stress placed on the elbow frequently results in..

Athletes have a relevant risk of shoulder problems that do not only affect the typical overhead sports. In most cases, these are overuse problems that can be treated with consistent..

Where does the athlete suffer from pain in the foot or ankle? Where can pain be triggered during the examination or do certain movements cause pain? The following paper is..

Life post Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) will not be same for anyone and like so many professions it will be a challenging time for physiotherapists and health care providers. A lot..

Life post Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) will not be same for anyone and like so many professions it will be a challenging time for physiotherapists and health care providers. A lot..

Life post Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) will not be same for anyone and like so many professions it will be a challenging time for physiotherapists and health care providers. A lot..

Non-specific low back pain is considered a widespread disease and therefore leads to a high financial burden on the health care system. Among other things, reduced muscle strength of the..

The Youth Olympic Games are an elite sporting event that include a series of educational activities and we built the whole concept of medical care at the village in the..