It’s Summer.
In the summer sun and heat ensuring a correct warm up, staying hydrated and then a managed recovery period are key messages for injury prevention and optimum performance.
Across all our clinics, the Physioworks Health Group team of physiotherapists, massage therapists & exercise physiologists, are involved in educating and supporting participation in summer sports & events across our communities – from cricket, softball and tennis to volleyball and basketball.
Physioworks Director David Francis (FACP) is hands on this summer with the Camberwell Magpies Cricket Club (Victorian Premier Cricket) guiding the injury management program for the club across the playing squad.
Massage Therapist Karyn Wheeler and Physiotherapist Alex Natsiolas recently presented at the Casey Basketball Association (CBA) Junior Cavaliers Trial day, highlighting injury prevention techniques to 450+ up & coming basketballers aged 12-18.
At Waverley Park Physiotherapy Centre (Physioworks Mulgrave), Andrew Dalwood (FACP) and the team are again providing support to local softball club, the Brandon Heights Bandits (WSA). The WPPC team will be providing physiotherapy support to the Softball Australia U16 boys and girls National Championships to be hosted by the Waverley Softball Association (WSA) in early January.
Exercise Physiologist Megan Jepson has again led numerous client running groups in multiple community spring/summer fun run events, from the Melbourne Marathon to the recent Carmen’s Women’s Fun Run.
Providing physiotherapy support at multiple summer tennis events, Physiotherapist Amy Shipperd recently worked the Australian National Wheelchair Tennis Championships at Melbourne Park. Amy is now currently part of team of highly experienced tennis physios at the “December Showdown” supporting players competing in U12-18 National Tennis Championships and Australian Open wildcard playoff, at Melbourne Park.
And Physiotherapist Jack Mason has been working as team physio for the Melbourne Vipers in the Australian Volleyball League (AVL) across the volleyball season.
Can our team assist your team or summer sport event? Contact your local Physioworks clinic to discuss how can support you with injury prevention, treatment and management.