What is your proudest moment as a team dietitian? I have been lucky to have worked extensively in elite sport including at the AIS, Victorian and NSW Institutes of Sport, Australian Rugby Institute, NSW Rugby, three rugby league teams over 17 years, Bangarra Dance Company, Sydney Kings Basketball, Northern...
What is your proudest moment as a team doctor? My most memorable achievement would be working with a track and field athlete 6 weeks out from the Sydney Paralympic games who had stress fractures in both feet. Usually this would be treated with 8 weeks in plaster, but...
Are you returning to exercise or sport after a break? Or perhaps you are beginning 2018 with a resolution to get more active? Managing load is an important consideration if you are to avoid injury. Dr James Lawrence, Sport & Exercise Medicine Physician, tells us more:
Not built for running? My quest for a sports bra… Week 2 is done and I am keen as ever! The running increments have increased to 1.5 minutes, resulting in 8 minutes of running all up (out of 28 minutes total). Not much I know… but not bad...
Why does my knee hurt? Netball injuries can be a mix of both upper and lower limb injuries, as well as acute, impact injuries and gradual, overuse injuries. One of the most frequently affected areas is the knee. There are many disorders of the knee related to playing netball,...