Hi ,

How are you?

Well the winter sports season is in full swing with some interesting AFL, league and rugby results already in the season. Our Sports Physician Dr Angus Bathgate and Sports Dietitian Jessica Spendlove have been involved in some early success with the GWS Giants and are quietly confident about their finals chances this year. Sports Physio Craig Gregory has been working with Balmain Rugby again this year, and their 1st grade premiership defense is off to a good start with 3 wins from 3 rounds so far.

Thanks for your patience over the last few weeks with our Physio bookings, which have been a bit tight following two recent injuries to our two Physios Denise Berg (fractured wrist) and Gavan Sticka (knee meniscal tear), who have been expertly managed by our two in-house Orthopaedic Specialists Dr Bernard Schick (Hand and Wrist) and Dr David Broe (Knee).

Regards
The Team at Balmain Sports Medicine

Pilates Timetable

Training for the Bay Run, City2Surf or
Sydney Running Festival?
Join the "Run To Wellbeing"group
* Running Technique Drills *
* Graded Programs for All Levels *
* Supervised Sessions by Physio Tim Devlin and Evolution to Wellbeing's Michael Kelly *

Contact Michael on 0421 951 040 or Email

Foam Rolling: A Love / Hate Relationship

PETRA KOENIG
Physiotherapist

Foam rolling, two words that can instil dread in any runner or athlete, however with consistent use can become a phrase of endearment! Self-myofascial release (or ‘foam rolling/self-massage’) can be performed with the use of a foam roller or spikey massage ball. Why would I want to inflict pain on myself I often hear people ask? We refer to foam rolling soreness as ‘good pain!’ as this pain assists the return of your muscles to normal function post exercise, meaning back to their normal elastic state so they are ready to perform when you next ask them.

Why should I Roll? Read more here

The Ins and Outs of Sports Supplements

SAMANTHA LEWIS
Sports Dietitian

In today's world, there are sports supplements everywhere you look. Supplements to make you leaner or stronger and Supplements to put on or lose weight. Supplements to make you faster or to help with fatigue. And that's just to name a few! It is getting harder and harder now for consumers to not only know which supplement to choose, but also to know, simply, what a supplement does, whether it will be beneficial, and whether it’s even needed! Below you'll find some useful information to help you with your supplement choices, should you wish to take one.

Read more about Supplements here

What's the perfect Workstation Setup?

A poorly designed computer workstation and bad work habits can result in serious health problems. Common problems associated with poor design or posture, include discomfort in the mid or lower back, neck, shoulders, wrists, as well as headaches. Click below for some suggestions to improve your office environment and minimise the risk of injuries when using your computer, either at work  or at home.

What Workstation adjustments can you make?

Receptionist Kendall Westropp-Hill (left)
in action at Cross Fit WhiteOut

Sports Physio Craig Gregory (below) has
been looking after Balmain Rugby

Over the Easter holidays, Sports Physio James Sutherland and his family traveled to the USA taking in Universal Studios.

This month's BSM Social night was a Lawn Bowls challenge on the Greens at North Sydney.

Pilates Physio Anna Scammell taking out the Lawn Bowls trophy