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competing at a similar pre-injury level during the following 2 seasons. Players of 30+ who ruptured their Achilles tendon were more likely to retire than younger players who sustained a similar injury. The data from this study provide clinicians, coaches and athletes with a realistic prognosis associated with Achilles tendon rupture in professional footballers.
Return to sport within 6 months of Achilles tendon repair surgery should be considered with caution as the chance of re-rupture is relatively high. A full set of references are available on request Tēnā koe, We would like to invite you to take part in a research survey exploring the diagnosis and management of common shoulder musculoskeletal injuries. The survey is designed to be completed in about 15 minutes. Please find an Information Sheet which tells you about the project and a Consent Form here: https://www.otago.ac.nz/physio/research/researchstudies/otago739086.html If you are currently practising as a physiotherapist in New Zealand, and would like to participate, please follow the link below. >>> SHOULDER SURVEY We would very much appreciate it if you could complete the survey within the next week. The survey is being conducted by a team of researchers from the School of Physiotherapy, University of Otago. This project has been reviewed and approved by the University of Otago Ethics Committee. If you have any questions do not hesitate to contact us. Thank you for considering participation in our study. Ka nui ngā mihi, Brooke Craig, 4th year Honours student Dan Ribeiro, Senior Lecturer School of Physiotherapy University of Otago
Central Districts Cricket Physiotherapist (7.5 Months Fixed Term) From the BLACKCAPS and WHITE FERNS on the international stage, to backyard cricket with friends in the holidays. New Zealand Cricket are behind it all, promoting and supporting our number one summer sport. We’re a passionate and enthusiastic team, focused on ensuring that cricket is a game without barriers, and committed to living and breathing our vision of cricket being a game for all New Zealanders; a game for life. We’re looking for a Physiotherapist to work with Central Districts Cricket, based in Napier, but with the ability to travel for the entire upcoming season. This role is a key part of the Association and will be responsible for the diagnosis and management of injury and illness for the men’s team, including clinical reasoning and complete and comprehensive player rehabilitation plans related to short and longterm injuries on an individual basis. Ideally, you’ll have a host of relevant experience, covering the following: •
A NZ registered physiotherapist with experience in musculoskeletal physiotherapy • Prior experience with high-performance athletes or sporting organisations • Sound knowledge and experience of strength and conditioning programmes You’ll also have some amazing personal skills and attributes such as: • Effective communication to help you work with athletes, Central Districts Cricket and NZC • Excellent coordination and management to support all player treatment and monitoring • Collaboration to help you work with the wider management group for overall player wellbeing We are a high-performance organization who are proud of our values of inclusivity, optimism, tenacity, fun and respect. To be successful you’ll share our focus on achieving the very best and bring the same value-based approach in what you do. There’s a lot to enjoy about working for New Zealand Cricket and being part of the team behind the teams that represent the best of New Zealand. If this sounds like you, apply here today. Applications close Friday 17 July 2020
