AAOMPT Podcast: Physical Therapy Interviews with Content Experts

Ep. 76 Weerasekara Interview

Episode Summary

Dr. Ishanka Weerasekara of the University of Peradeniya (Sri Lanka) and the University of Newcastle (Australia) is interviewed by Stephen M. Shaffer regarding a publication from the Journal of Manual and Manipulative Therapy titled, “Is the fibula positioned anteriorly in weight-bearing in individuals with chronic ankle instability? A case control study.”

Episode Notes

Dr. Ishanka Weerasekara (e-mail, ResearchGate, Google Scholar, Twitter) of the University of Peradeniya (Sri Lanka) and the University of Newcastle (Australia) is interviewed by Stephen M. Shaffer regarding a publication from the Journal of Manual and Manipulative Therapy titled, “Is the fibula positioned anteriorly in weight-bearing in individuals with chronic ankle instability? A case control study.” This episode contains information that will be interesting for practitioners who want to improve their understanding of the role of the fibula in ankle mechanics associated with chronic instability. Additionally, if listeners want to find the articles mentioned by Dr. Weerasekara during the interview they can use the following links: Berkowitz et al 2004, Eren et al 2003, Mavi et al 2002, and Wikstrom et al 2010

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