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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