womens soccer- improve performance & decrease injury (preparation for the australian uni games)
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Kusal Goonewardena, Elite Athlete Sports Physiotherapist for the University of Melbourne and founder of Elite Akademy Sports Medicine shares: 1. The types of injuries that are prevalent in womens soccer 2. Why these injuries occur 3. How to prevent these injuries and In this presentation Kusal shares: 4. How an athlete can prepare for the Australian University Games (or apply the same principles for any major tournament) 5. Elite Akademy Sports Physiotherapy's unique assessment process. 6. How Elite Akademy Sports Medicine is helping to identify these injuries earlier and therefore getting these athletes back faster, fitter and stronger. Hope you enjoy! For more information goto www.EliteAkademy.comTRANSCRIPT
AUG’S WOMENS SOCCER - PREPARATION FOR THE AUSTRALIAN UNI GAMES 2013
IMPROVING PERFORMANCE PERFECTING BIOMECHANICSREDUCING INJURY RATES
Kusal Goonewardena APA Titled Sports Physiotherapist
14 year career - Sports Medicine.Founder/Director of Vigor Sports Med, Elite Akademy Sports Med.
Over 15,000 treatment sessions completed in sports injuries.
Melb Uni Sports Physio since 2002.Head of Sports Medicine at Melb Uni since 2008.
Current team of 4 physios at Melb Uni.Lecturer, Consultant – China, Sri Lanka.
Injuries in Womens Soccer
UEFA injury study Single most common injury thigh strain (17%)
Hamstring > Quad+Groin
Re-injuries ~ 12%
Injuries in Womens Soccer
Other Common Injuries
Ankle 5x higher risk with old ankle injuries
KneeACL, Meniscus, Ligaments
The Kinetic Chain
Everything connected
Movement involves contribution from the whole body
During the action of kicking a soccer ball power is generated from Hip Knee Ankle Torso Shoulder
Why do Injuries occur in Womens Soccer
Dysfunction somewhere in the body Increased stress due to
ground reaction forces repetitive habits you are unaware of →
posture Inefficient Biomechanics – decreased
mobility, stability etc
Trauma
Why do Injuries occur in Womens Soccer
Athlete 1 Athlete 20%
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LoadingTolerance
Loading vs Tolerance
The Latest Clinical FindingsThe Nerves
Very, very sensitive 65-85% of athletes will have neural ‘tightness’ if and
when they increase their training load.
Can decrease your Sports Performance Indicators (SPI’s) by 25%
Normal Nerve
Affected/Dysfunctional Nerve
The Latest Clinical Findings75% of Injuries occur due to…
Why have I got Pain?The Engine Light Analogy - The Car
Pain =
How do we fix the Engine?
What if we checked everything in the engine...?
Ie. Find the CAUSE of the
Dysfunction = Reason for the
brain creating pain
Or
Remove the Light??Ie. Treating the SYMPTOMS
What can I do before AUG’sPosture
What is good posture? Relaxed muscle groups vs overactive
What to feel… Upper spine Lower spine/pelvis positioning
Lets practice
What can I do before AUG’sPosture
Motor Learning – posture and control Keep it simple Keep it precise
How many times before its perfect Magic number: ………………..
What can I do before AUG’sPosture/Control – Taping Technique 1
Thoracic Spine
New – Core tape technique 8 months of research to perfect – ideal
during sport/training
What can I do before AUG’sPosture/Control – Taping Technique 2
What can I do before AUG’sLoading vs Tolerance – Exercise 1
‘Rolled Up Towel’ Exercise
What can I do before AUG’sLoading vs Tolerance – Exercise 2
The Spinal Roll Exercise
What can I do during AUG’sRecovery
After your GamesSea Swims (30-40 min)Contrast Baths (Hot/Cold) (Hot 1 min; Cold 30 sec) Repeat 7 times.
SleepBest Form of Recovery
Drinks and HydrationAlcohol only towards the end of the weekRed Bull Gatorade/Powerade/Lucozade
What can I do before AUG’sPutting it all together.
Before AUG’sPostureTapingExercises
During AUG’sRecovery Recovery Recovery
What happens at Elite Akademy Sports Medicine…
What is the CAUSE of my pain?Provide you with a diagnosis
Can they HELP me? If yes, we work out how
How LONG before I recover? Time taken to recover
What can I do to PREVENT this? Exercises for recovery and prevention
What happens at Elite Akademy Sports Medicine…
Free Biomechanical Assessments
What happens at Elite Akademy Sports Medicine…
Free Biomechanical Assessments (Cont)
What happens at Elite Akademy Sports Medicine…
Unique Pricing Structurein 2013
Special for all AUG athletes4 week: $350 ($44/session)
8week: $550 ($34/session)
12 week: $750 ($31/session)
**PAYMENT PLANS AVAIL**Usual Pricing
When should you see us…
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feeling great!general
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Typical Progress
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Final Thoughts
Our mission To help our athletes achieve the best results, in the shortest period of time.
We love what we do.
We love sport.
Thank You.
If you have any questions at all please do not hesitate to send a note or call our clinic 8344 4948
My email address is: [email protected] twitter address is @kusalkumar
The Elite Akademy twitter address is @EliteAkademy
We share our athletes success stories and advice on our facebook site www.facebook.com/EliteAkademy
Lastly these slides have been uploaded to www.slideshare.net/KusalGoonewardena