Basketball.Physio

23/09/2022

Back to where it all began

In 2010 I was lucky enough to get a start in pro basketball working with the

Seven years with the club flew by, and the many highlights included developing life long friendships and the 2017 championship.

It is safe to say that all future opportunities to work with the Australian Boomers, Kings and .sparks would not have been possible without the Flames.

Now that is the Flames Physiotherapy provider I am pumped to be back supporting these talented athletes and hard working coaches.

Hopefully it will provide the Zone 34 team similiar highlights, memories and opportunities that I have enjoyed.

13/05/2022

Proud of this group of humans for locking in and getting the job done this NBL season.

Writing social media posts never comes easy to me, and always feels forced.

Putting up shiny images and saying everything is amazing hides so much of what goes on behind the scenes.

This season with the Sydney Kings was a roller coaster, and provided challenges that tested my resolve. COVID protocols, changing schedules and the impact on Zone 34 Sports Physiotherapy was draining.

Unfortunate and sometimes significant injuries kept coming from pre season until the Grand Final series.

Not to mention a well overdue realisation that burn out is a real danger if work, life and family aren't kept in proportion.

Reflecting over the last 36 hours, what hits home is that it remains an honour to share the journey with athletes and staff who give their all for a common goal.

Individual games don't stand out in my memory bank. Relationships with people do though.

From time spent in the gym with an athlete who is grinding through rehab, to a sneaky dinner and wine with a coach on the road. These are the moments that will stay with me.

Winning at home and sharing the experience with family and friends was a cool experience, in particular having the girls on the court for the presentation. Families sacrifice a lot for loved ones to work in pro sport, and the acknowledging their contribution to the team was appreciated.

Finally, thanks for having my back both at and the Kings. Feel fortunate to share the ride with you. Trophies are cool People are better

19/12/2021

Need plans for Boxing Day?

We have your sorted! Thanks to our partnership with the we are giving away 4 tickets to the Boxing Day game vs Melbourne United.

If you and 3 mates want a chance to win them, comment below and tag who you would take.

The winner will be drawn at random on Tuesday 21st at 3pm.

Please only enter if you are 100% to attend the game at
Tip off 3pm on Sunday 26th December.

29/11/2021

Chronic Ankle Instability

Up to 40% of of people who sustain their first lateral ankle sprain develop Chronic Ankle Instability (CAI) within 1 year!

There are two key interventions to significantly reduce the risk...

Ankle Tape or Brace. Studies have shown that both are equally as effective, and can reduce the risk of repeat injury by up to 62%. The choice of tape vs brace is up to the individual. Benefits of bracing includes the convenience, no skin irritation, and being cost effective in the long term.

Professional players typically tape. After all teams supply the tape, and staff help apply it.

Neuromuscular (think balance, stability and landing exercises) have also been shown to be effective in reducing ankle sprains. Note the key finding for the research of the cumulative number of minutes required to get a protective benefit. My experience is the only way to achieve this is to built in a Injury Risk Reduction program into all court and gym sessions, and create a habit.

REf: Doherty et al (2017). Treatment and prevention of acute and recurrent ankle sprain: an overview of systematic reviews with meta-analysis. British Journal of Sports Medicine. https://buff.ly/3nKAH7a

26/11/2021

Year 3.

After yet another long off season, the Sydney Kings NBL season kicks off next week.

Looking forward to plenty of back and forth with Simon and the rest of the staff.

19/08/2021

Is it game day yet?

Countdown until our release from Howard Springs quarantine is well and truly on.

4 sleeps to go.

Looking forward to getting back to Sydney.

See you soon and

Masked up of course!

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10/08/2021

The emotion in this change room will live with me for a long, long time.

Belting out the team song with such a tight mob was a cathartic experience.

It is a privilige to be part of the .

The boys were laser focussed from day 1 at the Irvine camp. Staff and athletes alike were relentless at ensuring an elite environment each day.

The support from the
, and friends and family around the world has been phenomenal. It fills me with joy to know so many people shared the journey with us.

Thanks to my family for allowing this dream to play out. I owe you biiiigggg time

11/12/2020

Thanks for the invite Nick. Loved the opportunity to speak with the Movement For Life Darwin and Alice Springs Physiotherapy teams. Pretty cool how tech can lead to such an interactive session across state borders

13/10/2020

06/10/2020

Finger injuries are common in basketball. Typical buddy tape (where two fingers are taped together) is an excellent choice for stability and protection. However reducing the dexterity of the fingers can also reduce the feel and control of the ball when dribbling and shooting.

This check rein taping is an alternative option for PIP and MCP joint injuries, allowing better grip and control of the ball. There are obvious reductions in stability so athletes will need to weigh up the balance betwen performance and protection.

Finger injuries are often considered to be minor by players and coaches. Fractures and tendon injuries can get overlooked as just a sprain. Collateral (UCL, RCL) and volar plate sprains should also be managed well to speed up recovery and maximise long term outcomes.

For any new injuries seek assessment from a Sports and Exercise Physiotherapist, Hand Therapist, or Sports and Exercise Doctor. X-Ray's or imaging may be need to screen for significant injuries.

If you are based in Sydney and would like a face to face consult please email [email protected]. Telehealth video consultations are also available for anyone based out of Sydney.