We have met many new clients in 2014, and renewed our friendship with many more, since opening our doors in Edgeworth David Avenue. We are beyond grateful for the support, love and encouragement you have shown us this year, and wish you all the very best for 2015 and beyond. May the year coming be filled with love, laughter, success, happiness and the abundance of God’s provision.
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Suffering from a long term injury?
Do you know anyone suffering from a long term injury that no-one else seems to be able to help with? We would love the opportunity to assess and treat them. Even a 10% reduction in pain is often the difference between comfort and just not coping.
Read some of our testimonials, and please give them our contact information.
Custom Designed First Aid Kits
We have a range of Custom Designed First Aid Kits to cater to the varying needs of our clients. Tapes and dressings have multiple uses, to reduce space requirements. Come in to our clinic in Hornsby to see our range of custom and standard kits, or buy or assemble your own kit in our on-line shop.
Half-off* Discount on Gift Vouchers
Gift vouchers are on sale.
*Buy one at full price, and you can get another one at 50% off.
Perfect for Christmas gifts, or indeed any other time of the year!
You can find them on-line in our shop. Using the discount code BOGOHO until December 23, 2014 to claim your 50% discount on a second (fourth, sixth, eighth…) voucher 🙂
While you are in the shop, check out our specialised First Aid Kits too!
McGrath and Hussey try Blind Cricket
As the papers reported it
Follow the link for a Canberra Times article on the event, “Australian cricket greats Glenn McGrath and Michael Hussey try their hand at Blind Cricket”
ACT Blind Cricket promo day
IC Sports Therapies supports Blind Cricket
As long-term supporters and sponsors of Blind Cricket in both NSW and the ACT, IC Sports Therapies were proud to have been invited to the promotional day held in Canberra on the 18th November, 2014. IC Sports Therapies have a long association with the sport, and were deeply involved in the organisation of the first Blind Cricket Ashes held in Australia in 2008.
For ACT Blind Cricket, IC Sports Therapies designed and supplied First Aid kits for the Canberra and Albury players, tailoring them to the particular requirements of the sport of Blind Cricket. IC Sports Therapies also sourced both Kiwi- and Canberra-made bats for the team, and designed and sourced their new uniforms.
Photos from the day
Invitation to an ACT Blind Cricket event
As long-term supporters of Blind Cricket, especially in the A.C.T., IC Sports Therapies is pleased to share with you an invitation to a fund-raising and promotional event, in conjunction with a Today Show television broadcast.
Venue – A.N.U. North Oval, McCaughey St., Acton A.C.T.
Date – Tue. 18 November 2014
Time – 6:30 am to 8:30 am
Highlights – Glen McGrath and Mike Hussey will be in attendance. This is a wonderful opportunity to see two of the greats of Australian cricket.
There will also be a BBQ serving breakfast.
RSVP to blindcricketact@gmail.com by Mon. 17th Nov.
7 steps for knee strapping
A general illustrated guide to knee strapping.
Step 1
Make sure your skin is clean and free of lotions or cream. You may wish to shave excess hair from the area to be taped.
Cut 3 strips of tape 7 squares long (use the backing as your guide).
Cut one piece in half. Round all ends to ensure stability of the ends. This improves adhesion and reduces fraying.
Step 2
Take one of the long strips and tear the backing tape approximately one square from the end. Taking care not to touch the adhesive, fold back the backing on both torn edges.
Remove the backing from the end.
With the knee bent at 90˚, apply the exposed end of the tape on the inside of the leg, below the knee, ensuring there is no stretch at all.
Step 3
Gently rub this end of the tape to ensure it is fixed.
Stretch the tape to approximately 50% and follow the OUTER edge of the knee cap, removing the backing and laying the tape, smoothing it upwards with your thumb.
When you reach the last square of tape, fix it to the skin with no stretch at all.
Now gently rub the applied tape to secure it.
Step 4
Take the second long tape and, as before, tear the tape one square from the end, and fold back both ends of the tear.
Beginning approximately 2/3 of the way up the inside part of the thigh, apply the first part of the tape with no stretch.
Using 50% stretch apply the tape to the muscle, bringing the tape around the inside of the knee cap, crossing the first tape in the centre immediately below the knee cap.
Lay the last square of tape without stretch.
Step 5
Take one of the short strips, 3 1/2 squares
Step 6
Tear the backing in the middle of the short strip.
Fold back the tear.
Gently stretch the tape to 75% and apply immediately below the knee cap where the vee forms with the long strips.
Apply the ends with no stretch.
Rub the tape to allow it to fix.
Step 7
Take the second short strip and repeat the process, this time placing the tape immediately above the kneecap.
Complete taping by rubbing all tape gently to enhance adhesive.
Do not remove the tape. Simply allow it to come off over time, trimming the ends as it peels.
Buy tape now
You can purchase tape and spray-on adhesive (if necessary) in our Shop. Top up your supplies now.
Bushfiries Special
Are you Bushfire Ready?
As part of a Bushfire Brigade you have undoubtedly been preparing tools and equipment for the forthcoming season. However, many people overlook the greatest asset – the firefighters themselves.
At IC Sports Therapies, we know the importance of people, and how vital it is for the decision making processes under pressure, that stress be at a minimum.
- Tension in neck and shoulder muscles reduces blood flow to the brain
- Lack of biometric balance impacts on the body’s ability to perform at optimum
- Poor posture and muscle fatigue lead to injury in stressful situations
To function at optimum, mentally and physically, requires preparation. We have a personalised plan to ensure all bushfire brigade members function at optimum, whatever role they play.
We are committed to ensuring that members’ minds are as sharp as their tools, and their bodies are able to respond quickly and safely in an emergency.
Get Bushfire Ready!
Call us and make a booking, and bring this voucher with you to your appointment.
The New Zealand Masters Invitational Indoor Cricket Tri-series
After a week away at the New Zealand Masters Invitational Indoor Cricket Tri-series, Nicki is back in the Clinic. Come and check out the new Gold and Silver medals, and make an appointment with our “golden” girl.
