Welcome to my blog where you have the opportunity to read about the science behind some of your favourite sports. I specialise in writing about the science of sport in a way that is easy to read and understand. Most of the posts are articles that I have published in a range of Australian sporting magazines. The articles combine the current scientific knowlege behind the topic with comments from experts from both scientific and sporting persepectives.
June 15, 2012
Inside Football - Sport Science takes its medicine
The issue between AFL Sport Scientists and Medicos came to the fore when Melbourne Football Club doctors Andrew Daff and Kal Fried resigned after disagreement with some of the Demons’ conditioning staff. This article explores the significance of the role of each specialist and how they need to work together for the good of their clubs and
the game. This article was originally published on May 16, 2012 in Inside Football Magazine.
Rugby League Week - How much is too much?
Most, if not all NRL players aspire to represent at State of Origin, City-Country, the All Stars match and at National level. Is it possible that players like Billy Slater, Cameron Smith and Darren Lockyer, who are among the elite few selected to represent in every capacity, are at risk of affecting the longevity of their careers by playing such a large volume of elite matches each year? Read on to find out more.
This article was originally published in Rugby League Week in September 2010.
Women's Health - Save your knees
Written by Women's Health features writer Caitlin Chang, this article discusses why women are more susceptible to certain knee injuries than men.
This article was originally published in the April, 2012 issue of Women's Health Magazine.
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