5 SmartMoves #3 - Knee-taping made easy, Should I get a scan?, a hop and a jump, and a waltzing Matilda.

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McConnell Knee Taping - YouTube

If you’re getting knee pain when running, jumping or walking up stairs, this technique can help. Most knee pain will require appropriate strength work but this method is useful as a pain-reliever and can be used to help you get through more strenuous activities. Make sure you monitor your skin and avoid if you have sensitive skin or reactions to adhesives in the past.

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When should we GET an X-ray, MRI, CT Scan or Ultrasound? When are the findings important?

LINK https://www.smartmovesphysiotherapy.com.au/blog/faq-series-do-i-need-an-x-ray-or-scan

The take home points:

• Imaging should be considered when it may change how we treat a condition (eg suspected fracture, tumour, clot, or unusual presentation)

• Many of the findings on scans are normal and may not be the cause of pain. Studies found:

  37% of people with no back pain had disc bulges

  61% of people had cartilage (meniscus) tears in their knee, but no pain.

  22% of the population have rotator cuff (shoulder tendon) tears but 2/3 of these do not cause pain.

Often what we see on a scan doesn’t correlate very well with the severity of someone’s pain. It is important not to get too worried about what you see on a scan because even the worst looking joint doesn’t necessarily have to be painful.

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My Jump 2

This app measures jumping height and power. Its great for late stage rehabilitation from knee and ankle injuries to determine whether you have rehabilitated to the right level. Jump height and distance are great indicators of not only performance, but your chance of re-injury.

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Lateral Hop Test

Still on the subject of jumping/hopping. The 40cm lateral hop test is a great test that we use regularly in the clinic. it can be used to determine whether you are ready to return to sport, or simply as a measure of athletic performance.

Make 2 lines 40cm apart and jump on one leg from side to side, clearing the line as many times as you can in a minute. Your Goal = 43 - 55 in 1 minute at 90% accuracy!

WATCH VIDEO https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=zM4QXB0cTrE

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Samantha Kerr - Soccer

Matilda’s star Sam Kerr recently signed a lucrative deal with the high profile English club Chelsea and is the only Australian to be nominate for world footballs player of the year - The Golden Boot or “Ballon D’or”

Kerr is known for her athleticism and skill, particularly her leaping to score headers and her acrobatic goal celebrations.

WATCH KERR IN ACTION https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uB76rRs_hUY

She has had her fair share of setbacks though. Kerr was badly injured in 2014 and was written off by many to make it to the 2015 World Cup. Through determination and the help of her strength and conditioning staff, Kerr not only made it to the World Cup, but used the tournament to establish her self as one of the world’s best players.