improve performance & decrease injury - a sports physiotherapy update
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Presented by Elite Athlete Sports Physiotherapist - Kusal Goonewardena APA Titled Sports Physiotherapist. With over 15,000 treatment sessions in sports alone Kusal Gooonewardena shares the latest clinical findings on improving performance, perfecting biomechanics, decreasing injury rates and hleping athletes perform at their peak.TRANSCRIPT
A SPORTS PHYSIOTHERAPY UPDATE
IMPROVING PERFORMANCE PERFECTING BIOMECHANICSREDUCING INJURY RATES
Kusal Goonewardena
APA Elite Athlete Sports Physiotherapist
14 year career - Sports Medicine.Founder/Director of Vigor Sports Med, Elite Akademy Sports Med.
Over 15,000 treatment sessions completed in sports injuries.
Melb Uni Sports Physio since 2002.Head of Sports Medicine at Melb Uni since 2008.
Current team of 4 physios at Melb Uni.Lecturer, Consultant – China, Sri Lanka.
The Latest Clinical FindingsThe Nerves
Very, very sensitive 65-85% of athletes will have neural ‘tightness’ if and
when they increase their training load.
Can decrease your Sports Performance Indicators (SPI’s) by 25%
Normal Nerve
Affected/Dysfunctional Nerve
The Latest Clinical Findings75% of Injuries occur due to…
The Latest Clinical Findings75% of Injuries occur due to…
The Latest Clinical Findings75% of Injuries occur due to…
The Latest Clinical Findings75% of Injuries occur due to…
Tx + Lx + Gluteals + Subscap = 75%WHY???
The pressure going through these areas
Ground reaction forces
Repetitive actions that you are unaware of Habits Posture
Sports Specific Meditation
Research has shown that this is the most under-utilized area in sports development and preparation
Increases awareness
Increases focus
Improves discipline and concentration
Performance under pressure
What you can do…Posture
What is good posture? Relaxed muscle groups vs overactive
What to feel… Upper spine Lower spine/pelvis positioning
Lets practice
What you can do…Posture
Motor Learning – posture and control Keep it simple Keep it precise
How many times before its perfect Magic number: ………………..
What you can do…Posture and Control
My PhD Increasing the control of the Tx and Lx Spine in the POWER phase of any sport can improve the SPI’s by 30-80%
What you can do…Posture and Control
Taping Thoracic Spine
What you can do…Posture and Control
Taping New – Core tape technique 8 months to perfect – ideal during
sport/training
Loading vs Tolerance
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LoadingTolerance
What you can do…Loading vs Tolerance - Exercises
‘Rolled Up Towel’ Exercise
What you can do…Loading vs Tolerance - Exercises
The Spinal Roll Exercise
What happens at Elite Akademy Sports Medicine…
PD Hours: 215/year Assessment Analysis Diagnosis Treatment
Results: Measured Highly/Tangible
Make a difference in 3 sessions or less.
PD Hours: 33/year Assessment Analysis Diagnosis Treatment
Results:Measured Moderately to High (Good practitioners)
Elite Akademy Sports Med
Industry average
What happens at Elite Akademy Sports Medicine…
Free Biomechanical Assessments
What happens at Elite Akademy Sports Medicine…
Unique Pricing Structure
Elite Athletes$40,000 p.a. towards scholarships
Special for everyone today
Usual Pricing
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Final Thoughts
Our mission To help our athletes achieve the best results, in the shortest period of time.
We love what we do.
We love sport.
Thank You.
If you have any questions at all please do not hesitate to send a note or call.
My email address is: [email protected] twitter address is @kusalkumar
The Elite Akademy twitter address is @EliteAkademy
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