Physiotherapy Sponsorship Programme from Wellington Sports Med and Willis Street Physiotherapy
What has your journey looked like to date? So far my journey has been pretty epic! I have been swimming competitively for over 10 years now which has seen me win numerous age group and open titles, medals and records. I have competed internationally at several Oceania meets where I have retained the titles in…
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Staying active has never been more challenging than during this time of self-isolation, but it has also never been more important to make sure we are taking care of ourselves and our bodies. Not being able to go to classes or the gym for the next few weeks doesn’t mean you can’t get inventive with…
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We’re back! It’s a new year and we’re on the lookout for a new group of dedicated athletes to support in 2020. If you’re looking for a way to further your athletic career with assistance from an awesome team of physiotherapists, and gain a new perspective from sportspeople in fields other than your own, we’ve…
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I had to face a lot of hard truths in my preparation if I wanted to be a serious contender for the Title at the Touch World Cup. The biggest battle was knowing that I had to beat myself into submission. I knew it would come down to ‘Me vs Me’, and in the past,…
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From the outside, the journey to success in sport looks more glamorous and easier than reality. What spectators see is the wonderful places people go and the highs when you’re doing well. What they don’t see are the frequent injuries, mental and financial stress, hours of rehab, and the social sacrifices to name a few.…
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In 2015, I got my first big injury two days before my very first international training camp at the Australian Institute of Sport in Canberra. I injured my sternoclavicular joint which unfortunately isn’t an injury you can just tape up with strapping tape and continue on training. I was devastated that I would miss all…
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Resilience, grit, stubbornness and mental toughness all contribute to your competitive edge in the sport of roller derby. Resilience is getting back to your feet after being knocked down over and again – literally and figuratively. Resilience is how you keep pushing when it is you against 4, and how you go around the track…
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“It has to get through ten other players before it gets to you” It’s a line I’ve heard a lot as a goalkeeper. That the ball has to get through the 10 other players on the hockey field before it gets to me. And if I miss it it’s okay because 10 other people have…
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How did you get into your sport? I got into my sport through my dad and brother. They both played cricket and at first, I would just follow along to watch the games. After my first few matches, it didn’t take me long to get signed up at my local, the Tawa cricket club.…
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How did you get into your sport? I started playing netball just for fun because all my friends played. It wasn’t until I realised I was about a foot taller than everybody else and I learned to catch and pass then I started to actually really like this game and finally I have a good…
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