Elite Akademy Sports Physiotherapy AUG’s 2014 Series
Six Things You Should Do To Perform Well At The
Australian University Games 2014 -Kendo-
Erica Pong and Nicole T’enElite Athlete Sports PhysiotherapistsElite Akademy Sports PhysiotherapyMelbourne University Sports
Our Special Interest: SPORTS!
We help athletes: 1. Overcome Sports Injuries2. Improve their Performance
Collectively over 65,000+ treatments conducted in Sports Physiotherapy to date
Who Are We? And What Do We Do?
1. Show athletes how to get their best results2. We show sports practitioners how to help their athletes get the best results
Our work in: China, Singapore, Malaysia, Taiwan, Sri Lanka, Japan and all the capital cities of Australia – except Darwin!
Who Are We? And What Do We Do?
2 years of ongoing clinical research-numerous athletes!
After 65,000 treatments we have analysed trends in injuries
Creation of Treatment Best Practice-using Ridgway Method-Elite Akademy Performance Pyramid™
What EA Has Done To Find A Solution
We take care of all the Olympians, Winter Olympians, National Level Elite Athletes at the University of Melbourne
The Results EA Has Achieved To Date
Two International Sponsors for our Athletes
Sigvaris – Most Superior Sports Compression Garments from Europe (150 yrs old)
Fisiocrem – ‘The Natural Solution for Muscle and Joint Pain’
The Results EA Has Achieved To Date
The Results EA Has Achieved To Date
Multiple Media Appearances
Back pain/Spinal Pain/Neck Strain 30%Contusions/Blisters 20%Elbow Swelling, Tennis Elbow 15%Shoulder Injuries 15%Achilles Strains (‘Snapped Achilles’) 10%Carpal Tunnel 10%
Injuries Suffered In Kendo
Kusal Goonewardena 97431590 www.vsmc.com.au
#1 Strengthening and Conditioning ALONE will not improve Performance
#2 A Strong Core ALONE will not prevent Injury
#3 Stretching ALONE is not the best Warm Up Tool
The MYTHS About Injury and Improving Performance
#1 Nerve Flexibility is vital for Injury Prevention, Rehabilitation and Performance
#2 75% of the body’s injuries occur due to a problem in your spine (upper and lower), gluteal muscles, and rotator cuff muscles (shoulders!)
#3There are FIVE Fundamentals to help improve Performance-The Elite Akademy Performance Pyramid™
The Latest TRENDS About Injury and Improving Performance
The Elite Akademy Performance Pyramid™ The FIVE Fundamentals to Decrease Injury and
Improve Performance
S&C
4.0
FUNCTIONAL CORE12.0
FUNCTIONAL CONTROL20.0
FUNCTIONAL RANGE28.0
BIOMECHANICS36.0
The Elite Akademy Performance Pyramid™
FUNDAMENTAL % YOUR PERFORMANCE SCORE NORMAL VALUES
Biomechanics[36.0]
30.6 - 34.2
Functional Range [28.0] 23.8 - 26.6
Functional Control [20.0] 17.0 - 19.0
Functional Core [12.0] 10.2 - 11.4
Strength & Conditioning
[4.0] 3.4 - 3.8
Your Peak Performance score:
_____________
Peak Performance 85.0 - 95.0
#1 Get Your Nerves Checked
#2 Get Your Biomechanics Checked
#3 Listen to your body - Apprehension- Stiffness- Pain
The Do’s
# 1 Impatience!Process to improve your Performance Pyramid™ can take 4-12 weeks
# 2Don’t Skip StepsFirst 3 fundamentals require at least 2 weeks in a row (4-6 sessions)
The Don’ts
#1Exercise 1 to optimize Biomechanics
Spinal Roll
6 Things You Should Do At Australian University Games Sydney 2014
#2Exercise 2 to optimize Biomechanics
Rolled Towel
6 Things You Should Do At Australian University Games Sydney 2014
6 Things You Should Do At Australian University Games Sydney 2014
#3 Drinks, Fluids and HydrationAlcohol AwarenessRed Bull Gatorade/Powerade/Lucozade
6 Things You Should Do At Australian University Games Sydney 2014
#4 Compression GarmentsSigvaris Vs Skins, 2XU
6 Things You Should Do At Australian University Games Sydney 2014
#5 RecoveryContrast Baths and Sea Swims (30-40 min)
Contrast Baths (Hot/Cold) (Hot 1 min; Cold 30 sec) Repeat 7 times.
6 Things You Should Do At Australian University Games Sydney 2014
#6 Serious about Performance and Injury Prevention?Get Your Performance Pyramid™ Assessed
Where Are We Located
Melbourne University Sport BuildingNext to the PoolTin Alley (Runs between Swanston St and Royal Pde)University of Melbourne
The Elite Akademy – Fisiocrem Challenge
Win a 4 Week Sports Physio Program to the Value of $1040
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If you have any questions at all please do not hesitate to call our clinic ext 444948 or 83444948
Our email address is: [email protected] Elite Akademy twitter address is @EliteAkademy
Kusal’s twitter address is @kusalkumar
We share athlete success stories on our Facebook site www.facebook.com/EliteAkademy
Lastly these slides have been uploaded to www.slideshare.net/KusalGoonewardena
Thank You