POSITION: Chiropractor
NICKNAME: Dr Bones
WHEN DID YOU JOIN HAMMIES? 2020
CHIRO BACKGROUND:
Internationally Certified Sports Chiropractor (ICSC: Australia)
Villagers Rugby Club (2018, 2019)
Zimbabwe Rugby (Supersport Rugby Challenge, 2019)
Stellenbosh Endurocad Elite Running Academy (2018-present)
GojuKai Nationals Karate Champs (2019)
BEST ADVICE TO PLAYERS TO AVOID INJURIES:
Don’t neglect intrinsic strength and stability training. Consistently incorporating daily, quality exercises that focus on function, form and proprioception build inner strength. Single-leg balance moves, glute strength, pelvic stability and core, core, core!
WHY IS A SLOW START SO CRUCIAL AFTER HAVING AN EXTENDED BREAK FROM PLAYING ACTIVE RUGBY?
Since the lockdown, we are seeing many injuries resulting from athletes progressing too quickly with regards to intensity, duration and frequency of training. Players need more time to rest and recover than usual. They need to warm up for longer and systematically progress to the level they are used to performing at.
FAVOURITE HAMMIES MOMENT:
I have watched my father, score a few tries on the wing for the Dynamiter old crocs
WHAT MOVIE CHARACTER DESCRIBES YOU BEST, AND WHY?
Ace Venturer, pet detective – I love what I do!
LIKES: The coastline, ocean, surf, mountains, trail running and outdoor adventure missions
DISLIKES: Personality questionnaire surveys
FAVOURITE RUGBY PLAYER OF ALL TIME: Bryan Habana
WHAT DO YOU LOVE MOST ABOUT HAMMIES?
The location is unmatched and I feel at home in Sea Point. I’m looking forward t spending time down at the fields this year
GOALS FOR 2021:
I’d like to build strong interpersonal relationships with the medical team, coaches and management and earn the respect of the team through service.