2016 Members Education Pre-Readings

For the 2016 Members Education Series the presenters will nominate a Pre-Reading Article related to their presentation.

These pre-readings will also form the basis of the Pre-Disposing Activity for those GP's wishing to obtain RACGP Points assigned to the 2016 Members Education Sessions.

To access articles from previous years Members Education Series log in and visit the Members Media Library. If you are having troubles logging in please contact the SASMA Office for assistance.

Management of Ankle Sprains: High Ankle Syndesmosis Injury

Williams et al (2007) "Syndesmotic Ankle Sprains in Athletes" Am J Sports Med. 2007 Jul;35(7):1197-207.

Sman et al (2013) "Diagnostic accuracy of clinical tests for diagnosis of ankle syndesmosis injury: A systematic review" BJSM, Jul2013; 47(10): 620-628.

Back Pain in Athletes: Lumbar Spine

Hulin et al(2014) "Spikes in acute workload are associated with increased injury risk in elite cricket fast bowlers" Br J Sports Med 2014; 48:708-712.

Cavalier et al (2006) "Spondylolysis and spondylolisthesis in children and adolescents: I. Diagnosis, natural history, and nonsurgical management" Journal of American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. 2006 July; 14(7): 417-424.

Shoulder Injuries: Joint and AC Sprains

Simovitch et al (2009) "Acromiclavicular joint injuries: Diagnosis and management" Journal of American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. 2009 April; 17(4):207-219.

Olds et al (2015) "In children 18 years and under, what promotes recurrent shoulder instability after traumatic anterior shoulder dislocation? A systematic review and meta-analysis of risk factors" BJSM 2015 Dec; 1-7.

McCall, D & Safran, M R (2009) "Injuries about the shoulder in skiing and snowboarding" BJSM. 2009; 43(13):987-992.

McMullen J & Uhl T L (2000) "A kinetic chain approach for shoulder rehabilitation" Journal of Athletic Training. 2000; 35(3):329-337.

Podiatry Master Class: Plantar Fasciopathy Update

van Leeuwen KDB et al (2015) "Higher body mass index is associated with plantar fasciopathy/'plantar fasciitis': Systematic review and meta-analysis of various clinical and imaging risk factors" BJSM 2015; 0:1-12.

Rathleff, M S & Thorborg K (2015) "'Load me up, Scotty': Mechanotherapy for plantar fasciopathy (formerly known as plantar fasciitis)" BJSM 2015; 49 (10): 638-639.

Rathleff et al (2014) "High-load strength training improves outcome in patients with plantar fasciitis: A randomized controlled trial with 12-month follow-up" Sand J Med Sci Sports 2014; 1-9.

McKeon P et al (2015) "The foot core system: A new paradigm for understanding intrinsic foot muscle function" BJSM 2015; 49:290.