In Episode 46 of the Prepare Like A Pro Podcast, I am speaking with Alex McVeigh, a Physio at the Adelaide Crows AFLW side. Alex is a sports & exercise physiotherapist from Adelaide and he holds a master’s in advanced Clinic Physiotherapy (Sports) from the University of South Australia.

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He’s worked at the Adelaide Crows FC as physiotherapist for the past 3 years across the development, SANFL & AFL programs. He also consults clinically with a particular focus on injuries of the lumbo-pelvic-hip complex and lower limb as well as being involved in research projects at the University of South Australia.

Highlights from the episode:

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- Alex's football journey from the start to now

- The different demands for female and male athletes

- How his mentor Steve Saunders has helped shape his career and how he applies the learnings in his practice

- Alex provided insight into his approach to rehabilitating players for AFL football and what preventative measures are important.

- His business with Steve Saunders and about their new clinic opening in Melbourne.

- The challenge 2020 COVID season brought

- Why triple extension exercises are generally overused and what needs more attention in the weights room.

- The importance of having an individualized strength & conditioning program for managing past injuries and preventing reinjury

- How important work experience is when it comes to working in elite sport

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People mentioned:

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- Steve Saunders

- Mark Zazzana

- Mark Jones

- Erin Phillips

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Alex Mcveigh's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/am.sportsphysio/

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