We’re upping the game with this next exercise for our Exercises Unpacked series. This one is for our more advanced patients looking to really challenge themselves. The advanced pistol squat is another great whole body exercise which targets our glutes, quads, hamstrings and calves amongst many other muscles. With the addition of a weight overhead…
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DIRECTOR & PHYSIOTHERAPIST Why did you become a physio? After injuring myself as a professional dancer I turned to teaching Pilates to earn my keep, but always wanted to be a physiotherapist. I was always impressed with what physiotherapists like Sue Mayes (Australian Ballet) were able to achieve when I was injured. Hobbling in for…
Managing Director of SportsTec and former Canberra Eclipse player Sarah will oversee the physiotherapy program for Canberra United for the 2018/19 W-League season. Sarah, a born and bred Canberran, started her soccer career at BelNorth, aged 7. She moved through the ranks of ACT squads, before joining the ACTAS program at 15. Canberra Eclipse, in…
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Following on from our step-up exercise in our last Exercise Unpacked, we’ve got something a little more challenging this week for people who have kick-started their running routine since the weather has warmed up, but are feeling those pesky niggles starting to develop. This exercise not only works our hip, knee and ankle but also…
In the 4th instalment of our Exercise Unpacked Series, we’re looking into the staple Step Up. The good old step up is something that seems quite easy but if done right can be very challenging—perfect for people returning from knee or hip injuries and especially good for runners who are always getting niggles! The key…
PHYSIOTHERAPIST Why did you become a physio? I grew up playing a lot of sport but knew that I wouldn’t be able to play at a high level forever so I became interested in jobs in the sporting field. Physio always appealed to me because I loved learning about the human body and enjoyed helping…
