Northside Physiotherapy
Kingborough Lions United & Northside Physiotherapy have today agreed terms that will see the modern, efficient and friendly practice at Moonah, become Kingborough's 'Consultant Club Physiotherapists'.
Principal James Thomas stated "Northside are happy to provide a service to your players".
James went on to say, "…we can provide a priority booking service (for senior players)…and with 4 physiotherapists available on Mondays, it would be unlikely that we would not be able to see Kingborough's players on that day."
Needless to say, this will prove invaluable for our players, from juniors through to seniors, in both male and female teams.
The Northside team are specialists in their field and individuals such as James Thomas, Chris Lyne& Michael Fenton are recognised as leaders in the specialised field of sports physiotherapy.
Remember, choosing and attending a physiotherapist is similar to selecting any other 'specialist' in the medical field.
One of Northside's physiotherapists, Chris Lyne, has been working with some of our Kingborough players for the last 3-4 years and, in conjunction with Kingborough's trainers and coaches, has developed a 'Soccer Specific' injury risk assessment procedure for junior and senior players.
The process involves a thorough (approx. 30 minutes) physical assessment of the player from the viewpoint of their physical requirements to play the game.
By undergoing this assessment, and then following the tailored injury prevention programme, the player decreases the possibility of an injury and then an expensive (in terms of time lost from the game and also on the hip pocket nerve) recovery period.
According to Kingborough Football Development Manager, Brad Hughes, this type of specialised 'soccer specific' assessment procedure is not available at any other physiotherapy practice in Hobart.
The Northside team don't just treat the elite sportsman or woman, they can also aid in the recovery of workplace injury, too.
Kingborough players and their families can take comfort in the knowledge that all members of Northside are accredited members of the Australian Physiotherapy Association.
Further information on any of the above information is available through Kingborough's Football Development Manager, Brad Hughes, who can be reached by email at thughes@tassie.net.au, or by phone on 0408 200 359.
