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Q & A

Aaron Gandecha
Physio at PhyxMe

Why did you choose physiotherapy as a
career?
When I was 14, I ruptured the ACL in
my left knee. My injury was managed
conservatively (without surgery) and
the rehab process required a lot of

rehabilitative exercise and physio.

Do you have a special area of interest?
I’m passionate about treating overuse
injuries in athletes, particularly in the
shoulder. Overuse injuries can be caused
by a number of variables including form,
High potential athletes.
training load, frequency, type, hormonal injury-prevention for high-performing
enjoy comprehensively assessing to PhyxMe physiotherapist Aaron Gandecha
identify the cause and creating a bespoke SPORTING TALENT has been working closely with Talent
rehabilitation program. PhyxMe Physiotherapy Support Program coaches and players
since 2019 on injury prevention and
Tell us about your most challenging case is proud to be Football treatment, as well as advising on
or client… Queensland’s physio of choice
I actually encountered my most for its young talent program. mitigate injuries. Aaron attends weekly
challenging clients working as a training and travels with the group
neurological physiotherapist on a sub- High potential football players from to competitions providing pitch-side
acute stroke unit in the UK. One patient across the Cairns region have been
I worked with progressed from not being selected for Football Queensland’s aims to increase players awareness and
able to sit up in bed to walking with a comfort about seeking early treatment
stick in six weeks. for any injuries or concerns.
under-13 to 16 age group to train and Aaron played an active role in the 2019
Favourite sporting moment? compete against other elite teams season implementing aspects of the FIFA
As an Englishman it would have to be throughout Queensland as part of the 11+ program, which has been shown in
“Super Saturday” at the London Olympic “Quad Series” - designed as a pathway to studies to reduce injury rates in young
Games when Jessica Ennis-Hill, Mo Farah state selection. football players by up to 70%.
and Greg Rutherford all won gold medals For the second year, PhyxMe
for the heptathlon, 5000 metres and long Physiotherapy is proud to be working BONUS
jump, in the space of 44 minutes! with this group of talented junior Football Queensland members are
football players. As part of the Allsports entitled to 10% off Physiotherapy and
Personal mantra. Group, PhyxMe is the preferred physio Massage services at PhyxMe.
Always be the hardest worker in the room. provider for Football Queensland
and their physios are experienced in
managing the sports rehabilitation and MORE: phyxme.com.au

ISO-LATED INJURIES However, by
far the most
Amidst the chaos of the COVID-19 amusing and
lockdown and self-isolation unique injury was a grade II
we have heard some feel good MCL injury to a knee during
stories of families reconnecting “adult cuddles”.
and enjoying quality time Several acute Shoulder Multiple stress We are pleased to report
together. With this came some low back pain injuries from injuries and a they are progressing well
daring home renovations and episodes from home gym stress fracture through their rehab program
landscaping projects as well as landscaping programs from running loads and on the way to full return
new exercise commitments. We to “sport”!
have seen:

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