How muscle loss affects ageing – and how physical activity promotes power, mobility, and independence Key words: Sarcopenia, muscle strength, awareness Introduction There are several changes within different body systems that are associated with ageing. Some present obviously and others can be more quiescent. Sarcopenia is an indolent loss of muscle mass and strength over […]
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Strength in collaboration – the collaborative power of physiotherapy and strength coaching part 3
A collaborative rehabilitation framework involving the dual-discipline support of physiotherapy and strength & conditioning (S&C). To assist the athlete in their journey from injury to performance. Keywords: Multi-disciplinary team working, athlete rehabilitation management, rehabilitation programme delivery Introduction: Part three of this blog series builds on the work of part 1 and part 2. These blogs explored how […]
Strength in collaboration – the collaborative power of physiotherapy and strength coaching Part 2
A collaborative rehabilitation framework involving the dual-discipline support of physiotherapy and strength & conditioning (S&C). To assist the athlete’s journey from injury to performance. Keywords: Exercise selection; rehabilitation programming; strength and conditioning Introduction: Part one of this blog series established factors involved in the working relationship of an S&C coach and physiotherapist when supporting an […]
Strength in collaboration – the collaborative power of physiotherapy and strength coaching (Part 1)
A collaborative rehabilitation framework involving the dual-discipline support of physiotherapy and strength & conditioning (S&C). To assist the athlete’s journey from injury to performance. Keywords: Athlete-centred rehabilitation; rehabilitation framework; multi-disciplinary team (MDT) working Introduction: The interaction between physiotherapists and S&C coaches throughout an athlete’s rehabilitation is a significant one. They work closely from injury onset through […]
A two-week work experience at the Australian Institute of Sport in Canberra
Author: Jennifer Meier Insights from a two-week work student work experience “The only source of knowledge is experience” (Albert Einstein). Alright… Maybe not the only one, but it certainly plays a major role in life and thus in Sport and Exercise Medicine (SEM). As I was curious to see how Sports and Exercise Medicine […]