Australian Triathlete — December 2017

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injuRy management

Training TOOLBOX

With acute onset of MTSS, recovery
becomes more important than ever.
We are consistently told, with good
reason, the importance of allowing
adequate recovery time, but this tends to
be an area, which some athletes oversee.
In the acute injury phase, recovery should
consist of relative rest (from running),
ice and cryotherapy, to allow the
opportunity for healing to occur. As the
injury starts to improve recovery should
progress accordingly. Stretching and

ZAC TURneR

Physiotherapist – kieser Geelong

dPhty/Bed/APAM

Zac is a physiotherapist at Kieser

Training located in Geelong,

Victoria. After studying his

Bachelor of Education, and working

for a short period as a physical

education teacher, Zac went on to

postgraduate studies in a ‘Doctor of

Physiotherapy’ at Bond University

on Queensland’s Gold Coast. With

his background in education Zac

uses effective education tools to

empower his clients, and give them

the knowledge and direction they

need, to achieve and exceed their

physical goals.

A firm believer of ‘practice

what you preach’ Zac enjoys a

physical challenge, and competes in

marathons and ironman 70.3 races.

Zac has a special interest in

the treatment, management and

prevention of overuse injuries

commonly seen in athletes.

strengthening, particularly of the calf,

should be incorporated. Developing

adequate central strength and stability

should also be a consideration of this

phase of rehab, this means exercises

targeted toward hips and core.

Proprioception is also a highly

important factor for controlled and safe

running impact. Proprioceptive training

should be executed, and if non-weight

bearing in nature can be implemented

throughout the entire course of rehab.

After discussing recovery and rehab

methodologies, it is most important to

remember that best injury care is injury

prevention. Giving regular attention to

strengthening susceptible structures can

not only enhance performance but also

decrease the likelihood of injuries,

including MTSS, from occurring. Having

early screening, such as running video

analysis, may help in the early identification

of predisposing factors to injury.

References

Galbraith, M. R., & lavallee, M. e. (2009). Medial tibial

stress syndrome: conservative treatment options.

Current Reviews In Musculoskeletal Medicine, 127-133.

http://www.physio-pedia.com/Shin-splints

At Kieser, our team of Physiotherapists, Exercise

Physiologists and Exercise Scientists treat all types of

sporting injuries.

The Kieser method is a unique approach based on a

fusion of physiotherapy and strength and conditioning,

which helps our clients achieve the best long-term results

possible.

With only 2x30 minute sessions of Kieser per week, you

can increase your strength, your performance and prevent

injury. Visit kieser.com.au or call your local Kieser centre

to start your Kieser journey today.

http://www.kieser.com.au

DON’T LET PAIN OR

INJURY HOLD YOU BACK

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