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

In Australia, we have an ACL problem; and I'm trying my best to do something about it. Over the last 15yrs, we have seen the number of...

Was really interesting seeing people's responses, discussions and questions raised from last night's post regarding stretching in...

Summer sports are nearing an end and across Australia, participation in winter sports such as AFL, soccer and netball at all ages and...

Last weekend I was asked to present at an ACL Conference organised by the La Trobe University Sports and Exercise Medicine Research...

#1: 72% of ACL reconstruction patients returned to pre-injuy level sport at 2yrs follow up when their pre-op physio program included 10...

As a clinician I often see a gradual decline in follow-ups with ACL reconstruction patients between 3-6 months post-op - despite best...

It's well established that Plyometrics enhance physical performance, but when prescribed correctly, they have also been shown to...

I frequently hear that "time" is a barrier to exercise compliance. Another common issue with exercise is that, some people don't know if...

I've previously posted about the single leg hop test and its role in the decision-making process regearding return to sport following...

Last week I shared a simple clinical test (Star Excursion Balance Test) that can be used to help guide the decision-making process around...