Mick Hughes
- Sep 8, 2021
Barriers and Facilitators to ACLR Rehab
In a recent survey of 304 non-professional ACLR patients (90% of respondents Australian, nearly 60% female and at the time of surgery...
Mick Hughes
- Sep 8, 2021
Soleus Strengthening for ACL Rehab
I know I bang on A LOT about how important the quads are for ACL rehab (and this won't change anytime soon), but another muscle we need...
Mick Hughes
- Sep 8, 2021
Calf Capacity and Normative Values
A great study looking at the reliability and normative values of a heel raise test This was a single legged heel raise test to fatigue...
Mick Hughes
- Sep 8, 2021
Mental and Physical Breaks From ACL Rehab
Usually between months 3-4 post-op ACLR rehab, I'll notice patients getting SICK or SORE; and it's usually a sign that they're cooked and...
Mick Hughes
- Sep 8, 2021
Copenhagen Adductor Strengthening Exercise
After a great "bang for buck" exercise to reduce the risk of adductor-related groin problems in your athletes/patients? Look no further...
Mick Hughes
- Sep 8, 2021
Can the ACL Spontaneously Heal After Rupture?
Yes, it can. But it's a highly debated topic. Historically, it's believed that ACL healing is impeded by 2 main biological factors: 1)...
Mick Hughes
- Sep 8, 2021
Single Leg Vertical Hop Assessment for ACLR Athletes
Do you measure vertical jump/hop ability? This recent paper by Ebert et al (2021) on commonly used hop tests following ACL...
Mick Hughes
- Sep 8, 2021
Cross Education for ACL Rehab
The phenomenon of maintaining strength by training your UNINJURED limb when your INJURED limb is immobilised is called Cross Education....
Mick Hughes
- Sep 8, 2021
Countermovement Jump Assessment for ACLR Athletes
For the vast majority of ACLR athletes I manage, this will be the first time ever working with them. For that reason I won't have a...
Mick Hughes
- Sep 8, 2021
Intramuscular Tendon Tears of the Hamstrings
Pollock et al just published a brilliant piece of research in British Journal of Sports Medicine (BJSM) highlighting that injuries to the...
