Category Archives: Physiotherapist

Relearning dysfunctional neuromuscular facilitation or “muscle memory”.

Posted on May 4, 2011 by James

Practice makes perfect, right? NO, practice makes permanent! Athletes practicing with poor technique will inevitably cement dysfunctional movement patterns. The neuromuscular system memorises motor skills and relearning these patterns after they have caused muscle imbalance and instability is tough going … Continue reading →

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Professional rugby player and physiotherapist Nick Kenny shares his experiences with Q magnets

Posted on June 30, 2010 by James

With the week to week physical toll of playing NRL I’ve learnt that recovery and injury rehabilitation is so important. Being a physiotherapist as well I’m always open minded and willing to try whatever might give me an edge to … Continue reading →

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Sports Physiotherapists Peter Stanton and muscle memory

Posted on April 18, 2010 by James

Different disciplines advance through gifted practitioners. One such therapist is Sports Physiotherapist Peter Stanton who was the team physio for the AFL’s Brisbane Lions while they dominated the national competition from 2001-03. Peter has taken a new technology in Q … Continue reading →

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Queensland Reds finding Q magnet therapy incredibly useful.

Posted on April 17, 2010 by James

“We have been using Q magnets at the Queensland Reds for just over a year and have found them an incredibly useful adjunct to the manual and manipulative therapy that we use on players. We particularly use them for the … Continue reading →

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Q magnets helping professional teams perform at their highest level

Posted on March 2, 2010 by James

When we first introduced the Q Magnets to the Western Force team there were many of the boys laughing at the concept and calling it placebo. At this infant stage of trialling the Q Magnets a number of players have … Continue reading →

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Professional sports team – Australian Football League – Brisbane Lions

Posted on September 9, 2009 by James

As part of the demands of professional sport, injury management is of paramount importance. Any device to improve pain and aid the recovery process is something of extreme value to the playing group. Brisbane Lions utilise Q magnets for pain … Continue reading →

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Professional sports team – Australian Football League – Freemantle Dockers

Posted on September 9, 2009 by James

“After a short term trial with Q magnets with our footballers, we felt there was definitely merit in extending this trial to further assess their influence in aiding injury management. Early results have been promising with positive effects in management … Continue reading →

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Extreme skeptic … converted!!!

Posted on April 21, 2009 by Clare

At a recent inservice at our Victorian clinic, Dianne converted me from an extreme skeptic to a true believer.  I have suffered from intermittent pain from 2 degenerative Lumbar spine discs since 1988.  Although I have few acute episodes recently I … Continue reading →

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