Common injuries in rugby league – the facts and recovery
One of the most popular winter sports in NSW is Rugby League, with over 36,900 participants every year across all age divisions. In Rugby League,
May 31, 2022
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One of the most popular winter sports in NSW is Rugby League, with over 36,900 participants every year across all age divisions. In Rugby League,
Ankle injuries are one of the most common we see in sports across Australia. From running, jumping and pivoting in sports such as basketball and
Have you ever experienced an ache or pain along your shinbone while exercising? Then you may have previously experienced Shin Splints. Shin Splints, known as
Community sports are a fantastic way for your child to develop skills, get active and socialise with others. However, with these benefits also comes the
Sustaining an injury at work, whether it’s a result of repetitive or overuse, to one of trauma, it can impact the family, your body, your
Resistance training is the form of exercise that uses your muscles to pull, push or resist against a force that builds strength and endurance. Resistance
Almost 1 million Australians play golf, making it one of the highest participation sports nationally. With so many Australians participating in golf, it also leads
Everyone who works in an office often knows to regularly move, take breaks and stretch throughout the day. However, many of us are guilty of
Tennis is a great social and competitive sport. However, because it’s not a contact sport, we often don’t consider tennis a high-risk game for injuries. The fast-paced nature of
Did you know that more than 80% of new year resolutions fail by February? Welcome to 2022! By now you’ve already said new year, new me about
At Progressive Sports and Spinal Physiotherapy Penrith, we are able to assess, treat, educate and manage all musculoskeletal injuries. We focus on hands-on treatment, exercise prescription and self management techniques tailored to your specific needs. We utilise evidence based treatments to maximise your outcomes.
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Nathanial graduated as a physiotherapist in 2012 which saw him work in private practice and hospital settings gaining experience in all areas of physiotherapy including hand therapy, splinting/casting, pre/post-operative care, Men’s Health and general musculoskeletal, occupational and sports physiotherapy. Since then he has gone on to complete further studies in physiotherapy enabling him to be the only dual titled Musculoskeletal, Sports and Exercise Physiotherapist in Penrith.
Nathanial has a strong background in sports physiotherapy achieving accreditation with NSWIS as a service provider and working with many elite sports teams.
Nathanial has a particular interest in working with elite athletes, complex cases and in particular assessment and management of knee, hip and shoulder pain.
Andrea graduated from the Australian Catholic University completing her Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science in 2018 and Master’s of Clinical Exercise Physiology in 2020. After graduating she attained accreditation with ESSA as an Exercise Physiologist.
During her studies she gained clinical experience in both hospital and private practice settings, working in the cardiac rehabilitation program, heart failure service and mental health unit at Nepean Hospital. And at the ACU Exercise and Lifestyle Clinic working with clients with neurological conditions, cancer and chronic musculoskeletal injuries.
Since graduating, Andrea enjoys working with a variety of clients. She has a particular interest in treating musculoskeletal injuries and neurological conditions, striving to help people increase their functional capacity to get them back to work, sport or the things they love doing.