

Australia: We Have A Problem.
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...
Mick Hughes
Sep 29, 2018


Strengthening vs Stretching
Was really interesting seeing people's responses, discussions and questions raised from last night's post regarding stretching in...
Mick Hughes
Mar 20, 2018


Injury Prevention Equals Performance Enhancing
Summer sports are nearing an end and across Australia, participation in winter sports such as AFL, soccer and netball at all ages and...
Mick Hughes
Feb 28, 2018


ACL Conference Recap
Last weekend I was asked to present at an ACL Conference organised by the La Trobe University Sports and Exercise Medicine Research...
Mick Hughes
Nov 21, 2017


Pre-op ACL Reconstruction Fun Facts
#1: 72% of ACL reconstruction patients returned to pre-injuy level sport at 2yrs follow up when their pre-op physio program included 10...
Mick Hughes
Oct 18, 2017


ACL Rehab: Compliance, Time & Quality = Improved Outcomes.
As a clinician I often see a gradual decline in follow-ups with ACL reconstruction patients between 3-6 months post-op - despite best...
Mick Hughes
Oct 12, 2017


Plyometric Training
It's well established that Plyometrics enhance physical performance, but when prescribed correctly, they have also been shown to...
Mick Hughes
Sep 18, 2017


The 2km a Day Walking Challenge
I frequently hear that "time" is a barrier to exercise compliance. Another common issue with exercise is that, some people don't know if...
Mick Hughes
Jul 17, 2017


Return To Sport Test: The Hop Test Battery.
I've previously posted about the single leg hop test and its role in the decision-making process regearding return to sport following...
Mick Hughes
Jun 18, 2017


Return to Sport Testing: Single Leg Hop Test.
Last week I shared a simple clinical test (Star Excursion Balance Test) that can be used to help guide the decision-making process around...
Mick Hughes
Jun 12, 2017