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There are a myriad of different pathologies that occur in the foot and ankle complex. Some active and some silent. Which can make the area challenging to rehabilitate. Especially when we consider that multiple pathologies can co-exist. 

We can break all pathologies down into two basic categories: compression or tension overload. Clinical experience suggests that it is possible that subtle changes in the stability around the talus can not only influence these overload pathologies, but may well be the driver for persistent pain. 

Oli will explore how the function of the syndesmosis is critical to controlling the ankle complex (TCJ & STJ) and ultimately the key to unlocking these persistent pathologies (the black hole). Historically, we are taught that syndesmotic injuries only occur through a pivot mechanism. Which if seen is our trigger to evaluate the syndesmosis. Oli will demonstrate that the syndesmosis can be overloaded through a number of different mechanism and how inefficiency of this complex can lead to significant compensations and therefore repetitive overload of other structures as they attempt to alleviate the dysfunction. 

Oli will highlight and discuss how the sub-clinical syndesmotic pathology can hamper progress if not considered. He will discuss its relevance within repeated linear endurance sports to demonstrate this concept. 

Specifically Oli will explore:

•  A review of the relevant anatomy of the foot and ankle that influences the talus.
•  Discuss and recap traditional orthopaedic assessment of the syndesmosis complex with pivot (forced dorsiflexion - Eversion) mechanism.
•  Highlight key tips and tricks to assess the subclinical syndesmosis (the black hole) and considerations within the endurance sport cohort.
•  Discuss a relevant case study within the high performance environment to highlight our assessment, rehabilitation and management of the subclinical syndesmosis.

Join us for some clinical gold on this topic; for the same amount of time it takes you to scroll through Netflix :)

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