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Paul Monaro

Aug 2, 20213 min read

'Prehabilitation' after ACL Injury

When a patient is given a diagnosis of ACL rupture or booked for ACL reconstructive surgery (ACLR), it is essential that they undertake a...

Paul Monaro

Nov 27, 20203 min read

Hands-On Physiotherapy

There are many different techniques used in physiotherapy, and many different approaches for treating any one condition. This newsletter...

Paul Monaro

Nov 5, 20202 min read

Physical Hazards of Working from Home - Update

As I predicted in my April blog, many people are feeling the effects of working from home, where workplace setups are often inadequate,...

Paul Monaro

Jun 7, 20203 min read

Knee - Meniscal Injuries & OA

Some interesting facts on meniscal injuries & OA of the knee: In full extension, approximately 45-50% of weight-bearing load is...

Paul Monaro

Apr 16, 20203 min read

Ankle Injuries - Ankle Sprain

A sprained ankle is the most common sporting injury, particularly in pivoting & jumping / landing sports. It is particularly common in...

Paul Monaro

Mar 27, 20205 min read

Ankle Injuries - Complications & Differential Diagnoses

With moderate to severe ankle sprains, isolated lateral ligament injury is rare. There is usually some degree of joint or other soft...

Paul Monaro

Mar 26, 20202 min read

Ankle Injuries - Treatment of ankle sprain

Grade 1 & 2 lateral ankle ligament sprains can generally be managed conservatively, while grade 3 ruptures (of the anterior talofibular &...

Paul Monaro

Mar 26, 20206 min read

Ankle Injuries - Syndesmosis Injury

Injury to the distal tibiofibular syndesmosis may be a more common injury than previously described. However it is a poorly recognized...

Paul Monaro

Mar 26, 20203 min read

Ankle Injury - Posteromedial Ankle Pain Differential Diagnosis

One of the most common causes of medial ankle pain is tibialis posterior tendinopathy. This occurs as an overuse injury in sport,...

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