baseball & softball - 6 things you should do before the australian university games 2014
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Presented and Content created by Kusal Goonewardena, Elite Athlete APA Sports Physiotherapist Head of Sports Medicine Melbourne University Sports This presentation provides 6 things all Kendo athletes should do before and during the Australian University Games in Sydney 2014 for their success from a sports medicine perspective. Good luck team!TRANSCRIPT
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Elite Akademy Sports Physiotherapy AUG’s 2014 Series
Six Things You Should Do To Perform Well At The
Australian University Games 2014 -Baseball/Softball-
Kusal GoonewardenaElite Athlete Sports PhysiotherapistsElite Akademy Sports PhysiotherapyMelbourne University Sports
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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?
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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?
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Upper extremity (Shoulder, Elbow, Wrist) - 51.4%
Lower extremity (Hamstring, Knee, Ankle) - 30.6%
Spine and Core - 11.7%
Pitchers higher incidence of injury vs fielders
Injuries Suffered In Baseball
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Upper extremity (Shoulder, Elbow, Wrist) - 33.1%
Lower extermity (Hamstring, Knee, Ankle) - 43.3%
Spine and Core - 7.2%
Head and neck - 13.4
Injuries Suffered In Softball
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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
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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
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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
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The Results EA Has Achieved To Date
Multiple Media Appearances
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#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
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#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
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The Elite Akademy Performance Pyramid™ The FIVE Fundamentals to Decrease Injury and
Improve PerformanceS&C
4.0
FUNCTIONAL CORE12.0
FUNCTIONAL CONTROL20.0
FUNCTIONAL RANGE28.0
BIOMECHANICS36.0
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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
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#1 Get Your Nerves Checked
#2 Get Your Biomechanics Checked
#3 Listen to your body - Apprehension- Stiffness- Pain
The Do’s
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# 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 Dont’s
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#1Exercise 1 to optimize Biomechanics
Spinal Roll
6 Things You Should Do At Australian University Games Sydney 2014
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#2Exercise 2 to optimize Biomechanics
Rolled Towel
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6 Things You Should Do At Australian University Games Sydney 2014
#3 Drinks, Fluids and HydrationAlcohol AwarenessRed Bull ⌧Gatorade/Powerade/Lucozade ☑
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6 Things You Should Do At Australian University Games Sydney 2014
#4 Compression GarmentsSigvaris Vs Skins, 2XU
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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.
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6 Things You Should Do At Australian University Games Sydney 2014
#6 Serious about Performance and Injury Prevention?Get Your Performance Pyramid™ Assessed
Injured at a game or training??SPORTS INSURANCE CAN COVER 80-100% OF YOUR PHYSIO BILL
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Where Are We Located
Melbourne University Sport BuildingNext to the PoolTin Alley (Runs between Swanston St and Royal Pde)University of Melbourne
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What You Should Now
#1 Sign Up If You Would Like To Get Information on Performance and Injury Prevention
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What You Should Now #2 The Elite Akademy – Fisiocrem
Challenge
Win a 4 Week Sports Physio Program to the Value of $1040
Enrol here:
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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
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Lastly these slides have been uploaded to www.slideshare.net/KusalGoonewardena
Thank You