by Damian Oldmeadow | Jul 22, 2015 | News
The Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA) has declared that this August will again be Tradies National Health Month, educating Australian tradies to keep a check on their health and well being. Every day in Australia 10 tradies are badly injured at work, and...
by Damian Oldmeadow | Jul 16, 2015 | News
Please take the time to read this article – “15 things you didn’t know about back pain”. (http://www.independent.ie/life/health-wellbeing/15-things-you-didnt-know-about-back-pain-31367264.html) Ireland’s leading experts, Mary...
by Damian Oldmeadow | Jul 14, 2015 | News
I’m going to have a little rant today, so bear with me… Private health insurance is an absolute necessity if you are playing volleyball – or any sport for that matter. In the past month, I have seen three patients requiring surgical intervention – all of...
by Damian Oldmeadow | Jul 2, 2015 | News
Whirlwind trip thus far but it has been fun and educational to boot! I landed in Milan on Friday and had three days at the AIS European Training Centre on Lake Varese (terrible spot… not!!! ). I did a course/ conference with Paul Visentini (Australian and AIS...
by Damian Oldmeadow | Jun 15, 2015 | News
We are five games into the NBA playoffs (Warriors vs Cavaliers) and so far the Warriors are leading three games to two. With a number of injuries plaguing the Cavs in this finals series, super athlete Lebron James has a big task ahead of him. His best three teammates...
by Damian Oldmeadow | May 31, 2015 | News
Thoracic spine mobility is really important for volleyball players. Poor thoracic mobility (specifically thoracic extension) has been shown to reduce performance in overhead athletes, and has been linked to shoulder pain. A flexed thoracic spine will affect your...
