Mick Hughes:
Sports & Exercise Physiotherapist
M. Sports Physio, B. Physio, B.Ex. Sci.

Quads and hamstrings wasting following ACL injury and ACLR surgery can unfortunately be inevitable in the first few weeks following...

It's really sad hearing these stories in young athletes, but unfortunately 2nd ACL injuries are common in under 25yr old athletes -...

Image: Hewett et al (2005) Over the last decade, there has been a plethora of research papers published on the ACL. As a result, I want...

The number of ACL reconstructions (ACLR) being performed in Australia, particularly in young people, has risen significantly in recent...

This year I completed my Masters of Sports Physiotherapy degree through La Trobe University and on top of a written assignment and...

If you haven't already figured out by now, I like to blog about reducing injury risk in young athletes. You've probably also heard me...

Wondering how your knee will function in the long term following isolated PCL injury? According to this excellent 10yr minimum follow-up...

Do knee extensions strain the ACL? Yes. Do squats and lunges strain the ACL? Yes. Does walking on flat ground, climbing stairs and...

Getting the knee actively into extension is an important goal in the first few days/weeks following ACL reconstruction. Here is a very...

Did you know that "Indirect Contact" ACL injuries accounts for up to 68% of all "Non-Contact" ACL injuries in NFL, 50% in netball and 20%...