Mike Hamilton

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

CommBank Volunteers, Hussey, McGrath, ACT team members, Nicki Cooke
Present on the day were many CommBank Volunteers, Michael Hussey and Glenn McGrath, Members of the ACT Blind Cricket Team, and Nicki Cooke of IC Sports Therapies (in green).
Presentation of cheque
Glenn McGrath presents the CommBank grant cheque to ACT Blind Cricket Captain Mike Hamilton.
Mike Hussey, Glen McGrath, Captain Mike Hamilton
Mike Hussey and Glen McGrath interview ACT Captain Mike Hamilton on the Today Show.
McGrath, Nicki, Cam
Glenn McGrath, Nicki Cooke, and past ACT Captain Cameron Roles exchange a little friendly banter.
Equipment
Some of the equipment either supplied by CommBank, or purchased thanks to their Cricket Club grant.
Supplies for Canberra and Albury First Aid Kits, supplied by IC Sports Therapies
Contents of the Canberra and Albury First Aid Kits, supplied by IC Sports Therapies

Invitation to an ACT Blind Cricket event

Blind Cricket ACT logo

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.
ACT Blind Cricket Invite

Nicki Cooke, Principal Therapist

Our Principal Therapist, Nicki Cooke
Our Principal Therapist,
Nicki Cooke

Qualifications

  • In continuous practice since 1995
  • Diploma of Remedial Massage
  • Diploma of Sports Injury Therapies
  • Certificates in Functional Assessment
  • Level II Sports Trainer
  • Lower Limb Mechanics Level One
  • Onsen Therapy Volume One
  • Cancer Massage and More
  • Natural Fertility Management
  • Level One Lymphatic Drainage
  • Hot Stone Massage
  • Advanced First Aid
  • Sports First Aid
  • Remote Area First Aid
  • Accredited Cricket Australia Coach
  • Professional Member, Sports Medicine Australia
  • Fellow, Australian Traditional Medicine Society
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Nicki’s interests

Blowfly Cricket

As Inaugural President of a new brand of cricket for kids with disability, Nicki developed health and first aid policy, and liaised with Cricket NSW.

Blind Cricket

As an accredited Cricket Australia Coach, Nicki has worked with the Aussie Blind Cricket Team and both the NSW and ACT Blind Cricket Teams. She has also worked as Team Therapist and Trainer.
In 2008 she was on the organising committee which hosted the Inaugural Australian Blind Cricket Ashes, and acted as Team Therapist for Australia. She also acted as Tournament Therapist for the 2010 Nationals in Sydney.

Nicki and Richie Benaud
Patron of the Inaugural Australian Blind Cricket Ashes 2008 Tour, Richie Benaud, meets Nicki Cooke

Wheelchair Sport

Since 1998 Nicki has provided remedial massage, sports injury therapy and first response to athletes with disability. With experience at Olympic, Paralympic and World Cup level, Nicki has also travelled to Paris for the French Open (Wheelchair) Tennis, and worked with the WheelBlacks and Australian Steelers at International level.

Rehabilitation

The last 20% of recovery from injury, accident or illness takes 80% of the time and effort. It is challenging for therapists and frustrating for clients. Often a cheerful word and a fun approach to rehab helps to change mindsets and break down psychological barriers to progress. Research in neuroplasticity cause and effect has resulted in significant improvements for clients.

Masters Sport

Working with Masters Athletes requires a lateral approach, and Nicki feels that athletes at elite level in Masters sport have the most to gain from her experience. Usually therapists aspire to work with young elite athletes so Masters is an area with a paucity of therapy options. Thus she has found a willing and motivated group.

Nicki at the Indoor Cricket Masters World Series, 2010
Nicki at the Indoor Cricket Masters World Series, 2010

Indoor Cricket

Both N.Z. and Australia have benefited from Nicki’s care. In South Africa in 2011, for Opens, and Masters Gold Coast for Australia, the teams under her watchful eye made a clean sweep of all 5 grades.
The N.Z. teams at Masters level took bronze, silver and gold in South Africa in 2013, and their Over 40 Men’s Team took Silver in the 2015 Australian Masters Championships.

Nicki Cooke went to Adelaide for the 2019 Australian Indoor Cricket Masters Championships, as Team Therapist for the New Zealand Central and Northern masters sides.

Outdoor Cricket

Nicki was Therapist for the New Zealand Over 50s Cricket team at the inaugural Over 50s Cricket World Cup in Sydney in 2018. She fulfilled the same role at the Over 50s Cricket World Cup in Cape Town, South Africa, in March 2020.

Testimonials

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Compassionate and caring

After 18 months of “medical drama” which includes three major surgeries, two minor surgical procedures and countless doctors, surgeons and specialists, it is wonderful to find a practice that treats its clients as complete human beings, rather than just a bundle of issues to be fixed. Nicky and her team Continue Reading

Rebecca H. Marsfield IC Sports Therapies 18/10/2014

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Peter Escott, NZ Over 50s World Cup Cricket Team 2018

Peter Escott NZ Over 50s World Cup Cricket Team 2018 IC Sports Therapies 15/02/2019

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My neck released well

Nicki worked on my back and neck so that I could go on my adventure. The pressure on my neck felt quite strong but it released well. My neck is still holding up well even after my outback trip.

Sofie K Hornsby Heights IC Sports Therapies 02/09/2019

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Better than anyone else I have seen

Your impression of the facilities? “This is my first visit to your practice and I was warmly welcomed by Steve who offered me a glass of water, or a cup of tea! I felt very relaxed and hopeful that my aches and pains would be considered thoughtfully – a very Continue Reading

Lorna Rose East Lindfield IC Sports Therapies 18/08/2017

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Back to my best

I had injured my hamstring playing soccer, and was definitely a little distraught thinking of the games I will be missing as a result. I went to see Nicki thanks to a beaming recommendation from a friend and although I walked in with a heavy heart, I left feeling as Continue Reading

Joshua A. North Rocks IC Sports Therapies 04/09/2016

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Ben W.

The most qualified experienced and devoted therapist

As one of the top wheelchair athletes in tennis I have worked with Nicki on a weekly basis. She is the most qualified experienced and devoted therapist I have worked with. She shares an amazing passion and enthusiasm for her work and gets astonishing results.

Ben W. Strathfield IC Sports Therapies 29/03/2006

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