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Justin Richardson Physiotherapist
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25.01.2022 Trial number 1 @northsydneybearsofficial
25.01.2022 Holy hell this was a battle but could not be more stoked to get this one ticked off ... - #strengthandconditioning #sportscience #fitness #gym #exercise #training #sport #strong #muscle #motivation #weights #physio #physiotherapy #football #conditioning #bodybuilding #sportsperformance #strengthtraining #SandC #strengthconditioning #strength #power #speed #plyometrics #coach #squat #performance #sportsmedicine #rehab #sportsphysio
23.01.2022 It depends..... The most important answer to whether any particular intervention is useful in rehab. Everything that is applied must have purpose and must have reasoning behind it. Very rarely are there good and bad exercises, however the most money is made in rehab where your particular intervention of choice is targeting a specific quantifiable outcome. There are too many factors to count that need to be considered. The number 1 principle is to tailor everything to the ...individual presenting in front of you. Cookie cutter approaches get you nowhere in the rehab world. #physio #strength #conditioning #rehab #coach #rugby #league #sport #field #context #key
21.01.2022 Sometimes I find it crazy how the world works and will put you in just the right places at just the right time. In 2018 I reached out to Karl and Lachy to take me under their wing as I was a young physio who was hungry to learn more about the strength and conditioning world. In 2019 I finished my mentorship and wanted more, so I signed up as part of the Athlete a Development Program which not only improved my sporting performance but through some of the best minds in the indu...stry took my knowledge to another level. At the beginning of 2020, Karl approached me and offered me some part time employment to help fill a current void in their Physiotherapy program. Naturally I accepted... Now it is the place that I call home. AA has one of the most incredible communities that the private sector has to offer. With a breadth of opportunity in front of us, it’s heads down, bums up and all systems go to keep improving on an already dominant program. 2020 you’ve definitely thrown the world some curveballs, but we won’t let that stop us. Here’s to more #AA #athletes #authority #physio #strength #conditioning
20.01.2022 Non-operative ACL rehabilitation pathways are becoming increasingly popular, with emerging evidence surrounding the efficacy of this particular pathway of practice it is easy to shift the pendulum dial too far down this lane and forget that context is critical. - Potential non-operative copers have to meet a strict set of guidelines and the issue with being a coper is that you are a coper until you’re not. We only know in retrospect whether you failed this method and the con...sequences of secondary speed wobbles can be significant on the knee. - I encourage all clinicians to be open minded regarding their preferred choice of management. Educate your patients into making empowered decisions. High quality intense rehab is the cornerstone of all ACL rehab regardless of whether surgical intervention is included or not. When it is excluded you can make an argument that the quality and intensity of your rehab needs to be even greater. - The Physiotherapy community is currently up in arms debating about whether surgery is required or not, we do this despite an overarching issue that as a profession, we do ACL rehab incredibly poorly. Rehabilitation post ACL injury is primarily advanced strength and conditioning focused to which majority of physios have poor knowledge on. - If you injure your ACL, make sure you take the appropriate steps. Get a good clinical exam, get imaging, get an orthopaedic opinion, begin your (p)rehab as soon as possible, don’t rush into surgery unless you absolutely have to, understand the commitment that’s required to successful rehabilitation and surround yourself with a good rehab team. - #physio #strength #conditioning #acl #rehab #surgery #athletesauthority #compound #performance
19.01.2022 FEMALE TRIAD - Whilst levels of organised sport are declining due to the current COVID laws, self training appears to be increasing as a method of keeping both sane and on track. ... - The formula is simple right? I’ve got heaps more downtime to train so the more I do, the better shape I will be in when normality resumes? Not necessarily. Females this, in particular is the time where you should be discussing your training and nutrition plans with accredited specialists in the field. - The female athlete triad is a spectrum of pathology characterised by one or more of the traits detailed in the image. - The crux of the condition is that low energy availability -> menstrual dysfunction -> reduced oestrogen -> poor outcomes for bone and endothelial health. - One common sign / symptom when this is present is the absence of menses (your period) however it is important to note that this is NOT always the case. Just because your cycle is functioning regularly does not mean this condition is absent. - Other personal items to look out for include: 1. Slower recovery times from training 2. Increased and persisting muscle soreness from training 3. Bone sensitivity (history of bone stress injuries is a sign to watch out for). - Don’t try and go it alone over the next 6 months. Hormone health is so critical and it a very specific and individualised approach needs to be taken for female athlete training. - If you think calorie restriction and high volumes of cardio are the way to ‘keep the weight off’ or ‘not get bulky’ over the next 6 months im telling you now it won’t end well. - Coaches - if you don’t consider this pyramid when programming for your female athletes, you have a lot of time on your hands now so start self educating!! - If you need help with getting hooked up with specialists in the field to get your plan set up. I can push you in the right direction, I know plenty of people (much smarter than me) that can give you clarity and a proper plan. If you’re in financial hardship, don’t even worry I’ll look after you, just DM me. #female #triad #physio #hormone #health #rehab #coach #strength #conditioning #isotraining #education
18.01.2022 YOUTH PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT - Recently after watching ‘The Last Dance’ documentary it had me thinking about the competitiveness of Michael Jordan, his will to win and how might this attitude trickle down and have an effect on the youth athletes of today. ... - Current models of youth physical development assist in us understanding how youth athletes best physically respond to training stimuli however I feel there is far too little an emphasis on the behavioural patterns that are developed in these stages of life. - For the vast majority of athletes that go through schooling systems or sporting academy / squad structures the sad reality is they won’t make the top level and become a professional athlete. For many of these kids once they leave these realms there exists a dissociation between themselves and their ‘why’ behind their training and thus fall away from sport and physical activity. - If all we associate to these kids is the link between training hard and playing sport professionally we won’t set the foundations up for a lifetime of healthy living. - Rather we should be creating positive environments where the athlete can independently drive their own vehicle, whilst we sit in the passenger seat and guide them along the way. Creating an atmosphere where adolescents are empowered rather than forced, inspired rather than pressured, filled with enjoyment rather than purely competitiveness. So that when they leave to enter the world they can continue to foster their own training, under their own accountability. - Not every kid can be the next Michael Jordan but we can teach them to be more like Steve Kerr - those traits will make them a successful person regardless of whether it’s on the sporting field or in any other avenue of their lives. - Education is key - #strengthandconditioning #sportscience #fitness #gym #exercise #training #sport #weightlifting #powerlifting #strong #muscle #motivation #weights #physio #physiotherapy #football #conditioning #bodybuilding #sportsperformance #strengthtraining #SandC #strengthconditioning #strength #power #speed #plyometrics #coach #squat #performance #mobility
15.01.2022 Manual therapy is a controversial topic in the Physiotherapy realm. We have been challenged on our belief system in recent times about what the effects of it are and whether it is low value care or not. - My personal perspective is I liken it the incorporation of ‘junk’ or ‘low nutrient’ food in our lifestyles. If all you consumed was junk food, you wouldn’t be particularly healthy and similarly if you prioritise manual therapy over the core foundations of a healthy lifestyl...e such as exercise, a good diet and sleep routines you will have suboptimal health. However if all of those foundations are in place, it can help complement them from time to time, because after all - we all get chocolate cravings every now and then! - Only a sith deals in absolutes - What are your thoughts? - #physio #strength #condtioning #manualtherapy #debate #health #rehab #coach
14.01.2022 REHAB PHASING - As the old adage goes failing to plan is planning to fail... This mantra is no different in the sports rehabilitation world. ... - During long term sports rehab, it is common to feel lost and disillusioned with your current position in rehab. As each individual responds to a stimulus differently and has their own unique set of experiences, using time frames as the main heading of your rehab process only sets people up for failure. - Instead what should be utilised is a framework that reverse engineers the planning phases from the end to the start, with appropriate goals and considerations outlined clearly to the athlete so they always know transparently where they currently stand and where they are headed. - At @athletesauthority we utilise a systemised rehabilitation process that has been refined from numerous years in the professional sporting sector split into 5 primary phases of rehabilitation. From framework we are able to then individualise programming to an athletes specific needs and context allowing permanent clarity to both staff and the athlete themselves. - If you are having troubles with your systems then reach out - investing a little bit of time on the front end will save you countless of hours in the back end. - #strengthandconditioning #sportscience #fitness #gym #exercise #training #sport #strong #acl #pcl #nonop #surgery #weights #physio #physiotherapy #football #conditioning #sportsperformance #strengthtraining #SandC #strengthconditioning #strength #power #speed #plyometrics #coach #performance #sportsmedicine #rehab #sportsphysio
13.01.2022 Athletes Authority offering some serious goods for anybody looking to take their sport seriously on the other side of COVID
12.01.2022 Nice to see our facility amongst some sporting giants! Great programming software Athletes Authority
11.01.2022 My physio was a bit old school which was fine initially I guess... but I needed something that was more sport-specific if I was going to have the confidence to... go back to sport. When Jordy came to us six months into an ACL rupture, he was low on confidence. He knew he had a lot of work to do but wasn’t feeling like he was getting the attention he needed at a regular rehab facility. When I first started, I was amazed by the state-of-the-art gym. It was nothing like a standard physio practice with a bed and a desk. I was so impressed by the knowledge and everything that came with the coaches here... It's very focused on competition and sport as opposed to getting you ready to walk and do basic stuff again. The whole process has been great it’s been so smooth. You can tell I’ve come along way since then when I look back on old footage and see that I’ve gone from there to here. The type of training I’ve been doing is nothing like you can get at a regular clinic. Here I work on my speed mechanic., my plyo's... stuff like that. I’m a lot better. I don’t notice or even think about my knee anymore. Initially, I was concerned it would give way now I never am. I’m a lot more confident than I used to be. If you want to experience what it's like to train or rehab in a true performance facility that cares about your success as much as you do... Then here is your chance. We're providing 10 spots to serious athletes who want to get our full Athlete Testing Experience... At a fraction of the cost. For $97, you'll get: The Ultimate Athlete Testing Experience. This advanced performance testing system will discover your strengths, weaknesses and blind spots... so you know exactly where you stand. Your very own Elite Athlete GamePlan. This data-rich report outlines the best strategy for you to use so you can optimise your athletic potential. Our Master Your Mental Game Course. This online course helps you develop the grit and mental toughness you need to perform in the moments where it counts the most. Plus, a bunch of other bonuses. This usually costs $1071. For the first ten athletes to sign up, it's yours for $97. If you want to bulletproof yourself like Jordy, then there is never a better chance then right now. Click the link below to secure your spot. See more
08.01.2022 CAPACITY - The foundation which underpins the expression of movement is the capacity an individual has to complete a task. This concept is often spoken about in an energy systems development context, we hear ‘build your aerobic base’ all the time yet this principle runs extremely true in strength training modalities. ... - In order to be able to earn the right to express force at maximum outputs and at high velocities - there must first be a foundation of being able to perform the task, perform the task well and repeat the task well. - Whilst COVID-19 has robbed most athletes of the ability to improve maximum output underneath a bar, it’s created an opportunity to elevate any underlying weaknesses in capacity that they might have. - Focus on quality, Focus on repeatability, Focus on consistency - Thanks @athletesauthority for supplying the sports rehab tourniquet BFR kit. Big no thanks to @performancecoach_wilmot for sneaking BFR SL squats to failure into my program - #capacity #strength #training #esd #physio #rehab #coach #conditioning #athletesauthority
07.01.2022 Load Related Injuries - To Train Or Not To Train? - Often the case with load related injuries related to the sinew tissues of the body (I.e. bones and tendons) the overarching principle is that the demand placed upon the system has exceeded the capacity of tolerance creating a reaction in the tissue. ... - An extremely common management strategy with these issues is to offload the structure so the reaction settles, however this further declines the tissues capability of handling load stress and can lead an athlete to fall into a vicious ‘load-deload’ cycle. - Whilst an entirely subjective measure, a simple NRS scale is a valid, effective way of determining athlete readiness on a session to session basis - Having a system in place allowing for some level of discomfort, whilst placing an emphasis on modification before absolute removal may create greater consistency in the athletes training and improve their long term outcomes. - #strengthandconditioning #sportscience #fitness #gym #exercise #training #sport #weightlifting #powerlifting #strong #muscle #motivation #weights #physio #physiotherapy #football #conditioning #bodybuilding #sportsperformance #strengthtraining #SandC #strengthconditioning #strength #power #speed #plyometrics #coach #squat #performance #mobility
07.01.2022 Tough times don’t last but tough people do... We’re all hurting right now, if there is a way that I can help anybody in my network I’ll make it happen. DM me if you need anything, we’re all in this battle together. - #physio #rehab #coach #strengthandconditioning #homerehab #strongertogether #covid19 #telehealth
07.01.2022 When preparing your body for the demands of your sport it is important to consider the physiology behind energy system demands that fuel your performance. - Whilst all you can see in the exterior is an increasing heart rate, accumulative fatigue and responses such as increased sweat rate - underlying all this is a complex network that aims to improve your efficiency and power output. ... - For this reason your training should aim to replicate the latter and not the former - as cliche as it sounds, working harder isn’t necessarily working smarter. Any person regardless of qualification can throw together a mish-mash of movement on an aimless 45s/15s time span. Intelligent coaches will understand what modality will get you to your goals, the optimal dosage response and the ideal intensities to work at. - All of these methods have a place, like anything it needs to be applied in context and should fit the individual needs of the athlete in front of you. If this is all your program is made of you might need to start asking whether all your effort is getting you to where you want to be or whether there are questions left unanswered.... - #strengthandconditioning #sportscience #fitness #gym #exercise #training #sport #weightlifting #powerlifting #strong #muscle #motivation #weights #physio #physiotherapy #football #conditioning #bodybuilding #sportsperformance #strengthtraining #SandC #strengthconditioning #strength #power #speed #plyometrics #coach #squat #performance #mobility
07.01.2022 Pyramid of athlete identity - Health -> Connections -> Sport -> Athletic Properties... - When training somebody in athletic development, it is important to understand that whilst we are aiming for improved physical preparation performance markers - that there are far more important factors at play that create a successful athlete. These must all be considered (not necessarily always addressed) by a coach to ensure they are pushing the athlete on the path of success. - Let’s explore each section of the pyramid: - HUMAN: Bottom and the biggest foundation of the pyramid is being human. This relates to the health of an individual. Without a solid foundation of health amongst different pillars (physical, mental, spiritual - just to name a few), all other aspects of the pyramid become obsolete. If you cannot win the battle against yourself you stand no chance against opposition. - PERSON: Whilst being human forms the foundation of identity being a ‘person’ identifies that each individual carries a story - with that story comes individual traits, likes, dislikes and a uniqueness that creates connection. Athletes need to connect with their fellow athletes as well as their coaches to ensure that a successful career can be reached. We must never forget the social aspect that sport and training brings for people. - SPORTSMAN: Athletes love their sport, realising this allows us to create an understanding that the training they are doing will translate to sports performance. We as coaches must also recognise that if an athletes sport requires skill and tactical preparation - this needs to be prioritised. - ATHLETE: Top of the pyramid, the final importance of athlete development is that their physical traits are improving; whether that be strength, power, speed, fitness - these are still vital and positive adaptation in these traits will positively affect the rest of the pyramid however they all need to connect to a context and build on the bigger foundations relating to their lives for a successful relationship with training. - What are your thoughts? - #pyramidofidentity #physio #strength #conditioning #rehab #coach #athletesauthority
06.01.2022 Principles > Methods - A common trend in the athletic performance and rehab world is the development of a new method, initial success leading to over implementation and then eventually a regression to the mean. Insert anything you like: HIIT, Isometrics for tendon rehab; VBT; Eccentric training for soft tissue injury prevention ; 5-3-1 training (the list is endless) ... - What needs to be understood is that all these methods have the capability of working - when applied to the right person, at the right time, in the right system. - Developing a systematic approach to performance and rehab training is the key to long term success. In this sense the KISS principle runs extremely true. For the vast majority of individuals, execution of the basics savagely well, consistently will trump any method in the above list 9/10 times over the long term. - Get your basics right. Find yourself a coach with good principles. Apply methods sparingly, cautiously and systematically. - #methods #training #physio #rehab #coach #strength #conditioning #athletes #authority #compound #performance #systems #principles
04.01.2022 In these testing times it is important to do absolutely everything possible to upskill and stay ahead of the game in the fight to stop the spread. My personal belief is that allied health is vital in ensuring the vast arrays of local communities can get through this crisis as best as we can and I’ll be doing everything in my power to help those needing treatment and rehab in this difficult time. - I am, you are, we are Australian... ... - #stopthespread #alliedhealth #choosephysio
04.01.2022 Soft tissue injury recurrence - When looking at risk profiling for soft tissue injury the largest risk factor is a previous soft tissue injury to a specific anatomical site followed by a soft tissue injury to another adjacent area. ... - Commonly within soft tissue injury rehab there is a large focus on developing strength, capacity and velocity qualities during the rehabilitation itself however once the athlete has returned to play there is a drop off of significance within these targeted components to the injured musculature. - At end stage rehab all drills associated with the injured site should be performance related exercises that not only reduce the risk of further injury but move the athlete closer to their athletic goals. These should be prioritised by both clinicians and athletes well past return to play dates in order to minimise the risk of recurrent issues. - #strengthandconditioning #sportscience #fitness #gym #exercise #training #sport #strong #muscle #motivation #weights #physio #physiotherapy #football #conditioning #bodybuilding #sportsperformance #strengthtraining #SandC #strengthconditioning #strength #power #speed #plyometrics #coach #squat #performance #sportsmedicine #rehab #sportsphysio @ Athletes Authority
03.01.2022 If you’re an athlete, you don’t have access to your gym anymore and you’re thinking your chance to improve yourself is over, I’ll counter that thought with the argument that this is the greatest opportunity you’ll ever get to hit the reset button. - The fundamentals of human physiology take time to change, hell they take a lot of time to change. Whether that be Vo2 max; maximal sprint speed; aerobic efficiency; maximal strength; force-velocity profiling - the list goes on fo...r days. The ultimate conundrum in team sport environment which hinders this development is the fact that your sport has to take priority. Being the best athlete won’t make you better at the fundamental skills that are required in your sport. This is where concurrent training models arise from - how can we best jam in as much from as many different training variables as possible so you can be the best athlete you can, whilst also being the best sportsman you can. - This is where the opportunity lies. You no longer are bound by the commitments of your sport - you have time on your side for the first time in your career. Now is the time to be maximising the profits which can be made from improving your physiology to reach its actual potential, not the capped ceiling that the life of team sport limits you to. The potential that only people who’s sport actually is to be the physically best athlete ever properly achieve. - But don’t I still need to be focusing on my sport? Here’s where opportunity number 2 arises. The chance to have the time to work on the fundamental skills that you’ve always wanted to improve on but never had the time to dedicate to the motor learning that it requires. Always wanted to be a better passer or shooter? You’ve got the time now to go and complete the hundreds of reps required to achieve this, rather than attempting a few times, failing at team training and then abandoning it because it’s not the asset you bring to the team. - COVID-19 should be remembered by athletes as the time they got their shot to prove they wanted to succeed and did succeed. Crisis creates opportunity - it’s time to start growing your assets. - #physio #strength #conditioning #sport
