Sneak peak into the Magnus mentorship

Topic: Exercise therapy after hamstring tear Mentor: Robrecht Mentee: Julia This session went over sport-specific exercise protocols for rehabilitation after a hamstring tear. Since there are different types of tears and the likelihood of re-injuring a hamstring injury after an initial tear is relatively high, small differences can make a big difference. A good rehabilitation plan with objective strength measurement (with hand held dynamometry) is essential to know when you can return to sport. This will lower your risk of relapse.

Topic: Craniosacral examination in the context of headaches and neurogenic radiating symptoms and vertigo Mentor: Steve Mentee: Ruben Since quite a few syndromes may overlap, such as different types of headaches or vertigo, a comprehensive differential diagnostic examination is crucial to set the correct rehabilitation path. Hence, at Magnus, we use a comprehensive initial consultation: Get It Right The First Time!

Topic: Exercise therapy for tibial tendinitis: sport-specific approach in the return-to-sport phase Mentor: Robrecht Mentee: Julia Shin splints are the most common and a persistent injury in runners. One of the biggest factors is the right structure of the running programme. Did you know we have a full factsheet around the rehabilitation of tibial tendinitis, discover them here.

Topic: Manipulation techniques of the ribs, cervical and thoracic spine Mentor: Steve Mentee: Christophe By the way, did you know that a manual therapist can actually do all joint manipulations but is specifically trained to assess what will provide the most clinical benefit for the patient. Just having your joints 'cracked' for complaints is not always appropriate! In the long run, manipulation is not even more effective than mobilisation.

Theme: Return to sport test protocols in anterior cruciate ligament rehabilitation Mentor: Robrecht Mentee: Ruben When can you return to training or sport is a common question in practice. Fortunately, the literature allows us to use functional tests that are sport-specific in addition to objective strength measurement. We think for example of the Melbourne ACL Rehabilitation Guide. Without objective criteria, it is actually not appropriate to give good return-to-sport or play advice.

The added value of these sessions is wonderful to see. Our colleagues learn from each other and have a better understanding of each one's expertise. As a result, we are even better able to refer patients internally, thus maximising the integration of our team's competences into rehabilitation pathways. The Magnus mentorship is here to stay!