Everyday Athlete - Online

There is increasing knowledge about the importance of being and keeping fit and active throughout our life. There is also an understanding that sometimes this activity is associated with musculoskeletal pain and injury.

This course is designed to examine the basic biomechanics, common injury patterns and some rehabilitation and prevention activities related to everyday sporting requirements.
By undertaking this online course you will come away with new ideas and insight for your everyday athlete clients.

MODULES:

Module 1 - Runners

Module 2 - Swimmers

Module 3 - Cyclists

Module 4 - Lumbar Spine Considerations

Module 5 - Cervical spine and contact

Rachele Quested is a Doctor in Brisbane, Queensland, having previously become an APA Sports Titled Physiotherapist and a Pilates teacher.  She has taught on the Sports Physiotherapy program at UQ and presented at many Sports and Orthopaedic Conferences.

Rachele has worked extensively with athletes from a wide variety of sports during her career, which has included 5 years at the Royal Ballet Upper School in Covent Garden, work with the Queensland Ballet, touring with England Netball, Swimming and Triathlon as well as working in Premiership Rugby. Her interests have been screening and injury prevention as well as rehabilitation.

Rachele has written articles and courses for PhysioFirst in the UK,, a variety of Journals and presented widely at conferences on topics such as Athlete Screening, Hip and Foot conditions and the Dancing Athlete.

This course is open to all.