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03/09/2026

Cast your mind back if you can…

I know I can…
Because that photo of myself and my netball team was taken just before the start of our last grand final, and I could barely run from Achilles Tendinopathy- the secondary injury from my meniscus that came about from returning to netball too quickly in the previous season.

I could barely walk on a good day and my Achilles was always feeling so bruised and swollen.

Rehab was tedious and painful and very different to what I had done before where I had to take it right back to basics with basic balance and long isometric calf raises.

So many versions of calf raises!!

We had a four week break until the new season and I took the first two games off so that I had a full six weeks with no running and some designated rehab.

From there, it wasn’t just getting back into full games. I’d play a quarter and then a half and then finally a three-quarter game and a full game.

Lots and lots of accellaratuon and decelleration work… oh and more calf raises!

But again it would take me a full week of management to be able to get through each stage, but thankfully, I was progressing.

I’ve had a few other health issues that I’ve overshadowed my Achilles, but thankfully, when I think about it, my Achilles is no longer a problem.

And last night we won the prelim putting us into the grand final yet again for a third season in a row and this time I have no knee pain (previous meniscus injury) and no Achilles pain!

So I guess the TAKEAWAY is that when you are doing the rehab, it can feel arduous, lonely, and frustrating, but if you stick to the plan and don’t rush yourself, you might actually get through the rehab to a point where the injury is no longer a concern. Yes you’ll need to manage the muscles and maintain joint strength
/function but you won’t be stuck at your worst for too long!

So here’s to doing the rehab properly…. And to us for getting to a 3rd grand final in a row!!

24/08/2026

Did you know that less than 1% of all people in the world will ever finish a full 42.2km marathon in their lifetime?!?

Well this incredible woman just did it this weekend in the Barossa in the weekend!

And how about her smile… it really says it all!

Sheer grit, determination, will power, discipline…. All of the things many people do not have.

Lisa… damn proud!

Hold onto that smile for as long as you can… coz you did it!

10/08/2026

What a career!!! And I remember him like this when I worked at the club in his first few years….
A larrikin with a good boot on him and mullet that was becoming a leader.

It was a privilege ❤️💛💙

From Broken Hill to Adelaide's all-time leading goalkicker 🌟

Honouring this year's retirees, thanks to Hostplus.

05/08/2026

Meet Joel… long time client and my mechanic!

If you’re looking for a good, reliable, and well priced mechanic hit him up 😉
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13/07/2026

These are the nerves that branch out from our spinal cord.
We have a total of 31 pairs: 8 cervical, 12 thoracic, 5 lumbar, 5 sacral, and 1 coccygeal.
They perform the remarkable task of carrying motor, sensory, and autonomic signals between the spinal cord and the rest of the body.
The human body is, without question, a breathtaking masterpiece of Creation of God.

30/06/2026

How is it June 30 already!

Once again the first half of the year has been busy… but it’s been different 🙃

Usually January I work TDU as a responder and then roll straight through to the Adelaide Fringe Festival.

Little did I know that at the start of TDU we’d get notice of the company changing hands which then inevitably forced me to make the decision to part ways a few weeks later.

This was definitely not on my bingo card… it’s been the best for now but I definatley miss it.

Junior Nationals was amazing, and where I was really able to showcase with my pre-hospital emergency care with our South Australian team. I have made some great connections, got to be apart of some really special moments… and I think Junior Nationals will be on my calendar every February!!

I got to get amongst the A-League again- not as much as I would’ve liked with coaching on Fridays- but enjoyed it.

And that was the same with Gather Round- did a couple of teams but not as many as the year before.

Seated Massage has become a fortnightly addition during the quieter months… it’s been a nice change and keeps my dairy full.

I have a few things in the pipeline for the end of the year… but right now I just want to take in what I’ve accomplished and say thankyou to everyone who’s been apart of it thus far

12/06/2026

Wow, how’s this for a throwback?

This was the re-trial for the Tokyo Olympics.

Athletes had already trialled in 2019 for their spot… then Covid hit!

Everything came to a standstill and then the following year athletes had to re-trial for their spot. This was when many new athletes got to have a breakthrough and start their Olympic journey and others sadly didn’t keep their spot and didn’t get to go.

I was working with Victorian team which added a whole another level as many of the athletes were coming out of hotspots or had an interrupted prep due to long lockdowns.
One of my athletes was a butterfly swimmer and spent many hours in a swimspa on a tether doing his training.

Hopefully the Olympic swimming trials will come back to Adelaide and I’ll have another opportunity to get back poolside

11/06/2026

We’re proud to highlight long-time SASMA member 𝗗𝗿 𝗝𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗜𝗹𝗶𝗰, who is representing Australia on the global stage as a FIFA Match Doctor at the 2026 FIFA World Cup ⚽️🏆

As part of the on-field emergency medical team, James plays a vital role in managing serious injuries, supporting team doctors, and helping ensure player safety at the highest level of the game.

From grassroots football in South Australia to multiple World Cups and international events, James’ journey demonstrates the power of dedication, professionalism, and strong networks 🤝

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11/06/2026

As someone who’s been working for teams each Gather Round, I’m super pumped to see this extension length!

Gather Round locked in until at least 2029 🔒

13/05/2026

Ok so you have a 10-12 yr old and it’s SAPSASA everything atm… and they’re constantly growing… AND now complaining their knees hurt?!? Or their feet… or both!

I’m seeing it with my kids, their friends and the kids I coach.

They have their normal sport load and now all of the triad and carnivals on top of it.

Sudden increase in volume and/of repetitive load combined with normal growing patterns is what’s causing havoc.

Are they stretching when they get home, are they icing their sore joints… could they rest a little more at lunch time?

Make adjustments here first and then see if there’s improvement?
If no improvement, it might be time to pull back training and mention it to the coach- still go to training but they don’t run to do the high intensity stuff.

* with my netball team, they become a passer or a body… still very useful and training is not a waste*

This reduction could be all they need?!?!

However, if with all of this and it’s still not getting better, go get it checked by someone who knows what they’re looking at.

Remember, a little bit of rest and exercise modification won’t be as bad as an injury that has them out for weeks or months.

(Check out Harvey’s face 😆 This is an old pic but I had to use it as he used to hate stretching. Now he still doesn’t love it but feels better for it)