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2011 Rugby Coverage

2011 Rugby Coverage

Throughout 2011 I have had the pleasure of filling in at many rugby games. Most notably a certain regular season game between Fairvale and Lane Cove. Two weeks to the finals series and Lane Cove seconds are unable to mathematically ascend into a finals spot on the ladder. Fairvale seconds a team of remarkably large stature where hoping to put on a good show for their old boys day. Fairvale came out in the first half creating a large deficit and remained a pest in Lane Cove’s own 20 hoping to apply more salt to the large wound. However the boys at Lane Cove had other ideas. As the game wore on I ran on the field for injuries time and time again without a man willing to stay fallen. I had to make quick decisions about whether it was safe for a player to continue, for the team, for his club. In this situation I let my skills a physio take over, I did not think I just reported as the information came naturally. I spoke to the player and the coach what I saw, the extent of damage, and what the risk were. The Lane Cove boys battled back and managed to win in the dying minutes with a drop goal from a team member which I had assessed on field and cleared. This particular afternoon I felt that I too had claim to the memorable victory, that by doing my job I enable a fantastic Game of rugby to be played and won.

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The Highs and Lows of the Sports Coverage Role

The Highs and Lows of the Sports Coverage Role

For the past 3 months (or so) I have been working with Chatswood Rugby Club.  This has been a great opportunity and I have enjoyed working with the team immensely! Having a position such as this while completing my Masters of Physiotherapy has allowed me to practice my assessment and treatment skills, sharpen my taping skills and has increased my passion for the field of Physiotherapy.

To be more specific, by far the best aspect of my role has been getting hands on experience.  It’s all fine and dandy to practice special tests and manual therapy with your colleagues, but it’s way more meaningful when you actually perform these tests on people who need your help! For example, one of the guys sprained his ankle during training a few weeks ago (relatively minor).  I was able to confirm he sprained his ATFL with the anterior drawer test and have been treating it with AP mobilizations of his Talocrual joint.  It’s great getting feedback that what you are doing is making their pain decrease or increase their range of motion!

Another aspect of this role I enjoy is that it pushes me to do some research on my own time into different injury presentations.  For example, I have just begun my second semester and we are just beginning to discuss shoulder injuries.  As you can imagine, there are often shoulder injuries in Rugby.  Therefore, it has encouraged me to read ahead in the text, research and ask questions at University in order to better treat the team.

I personally have nothing bad to say about working in this role.  The worst thing I have experienced so far is working it rainy and cold weather.  But otherwise it has been great and I am hoping to return for next season!

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