Episode 164: In this episode of the Informed Performance Podcast, Scott Hulm, a Senior AFL Rehabilitation Physiotherapist at the Western Bulldogs, shares insights from his extensive experience in sports physiotherapy and his ongoing PhD research. A recognized expert in injury prevention, rehabilitation, and performance optimization, Scott delves into the complexities of muscle-tendon unit injuries, with a focus on the aponeurosis, hamstring strain injuries, and high-speed running biomechanics.
✏️Topics Discussed
▪️ Anatomy and Function of the Aponeurosis
▪️ Adaptations of aponeurosis
▪️ Challenges in Managing Soleus and Rectus Femoris Injuries
▪️ Differentiating Aponeurosis and Typical Muscle Strain Injury
▪️ How we can use principles of physiotherapy management to accelerate aponeurosis injury
Where you can find Scott:
• ResearchGate
• X/Twitter
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