Myofascial & Sports Therapy

28/08/2025

Day 6 - Pain Revolution
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It’s hard to believe that 6 days has past, it seems like a blur.
Breakfast, pack bags in the truck, roll out on the bike, morning tea stop, lunch stop, arrive to accomodation, shower, then either organising volunteer massage support or attending a Community Pain Education session, dinner and repeat.

I knew this trip was going to challenge me physically and mentally but I wasn’t prepared for just how much.
I was hoping to ride the full distance but with 7 weeks of training and mostly on the mountain bike that was going to take a Herculean effort.
Day 1 - 50km✅
Day 2 - 90km of 130km
Day 3 - 110km of 150km
Day 4 - 100km ✅
Day 5 - 78km ✅
Day 6 - 50km ✅ + 23km

I thought before I came if I had to get in the bus that I had failed. I have now decided to take “fail” out of my dictionary and replace it with “I am trying”. Plus I got to chat with Bill our mechanic in the van which was very therapeutic.

This charity ride is not about how many km’s I can ride but about the lives that have been and will be impacted by the funds you have generously donated.
I am thrilled to be around people that talk my language and have similar approaches to working with people.

Two more days of riding to go, tomorrow is Noosa to Caloundra 🏖️

Thank you for your support

26/08/2025

Day 4 - Gympie to Maleny 99km
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This is an amazing experience, I am surrounded my incredibly supportive people from the riders, support crew, medics, mechanics and the education team.

I will have more time tomorrow for an update.

Big days with riding, packing with moving every day, long days of riding, community education sessions, dinner and do it again the next day.

23/08/2025

Day 1 - pain Revolution
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Depart Sunshine Coast for Bundaberg- drive 3.5hr
50km ride with a stop at Tinaberries, best thing on a hot day (strawberry sorbet)
Arrive back at hotel, shower and head to the Health Professionals session for locals. So much wisdom and knowledge passed on.

Dinner and just back at the hotel to get ready for tomorrow

I am grateful to be surrounded by a fantastic team of people 😊🚴‍♀️

20/08/2025

Sunshine Coast here we come 🌞
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You all have helped me achieve my fundraising goal to participate in this year’s Pain Revolution Rural Outreach Tour.

I am beyond humbled with the outpouring of donations, kind words and constant check-ins.

Nervous but very excited to be heading on this new adventure. The Grogu’s are coming because they have been training too.

Stay tuned for updates 🎙️

03/08/2025

🏃‍♀️🏔️ Ready to Tackle Your next Ultra Trail Event? 🌲🏃‍♂️

I'm thrilled to invite you to my upcoming WEBINAR:

✨ Conquering the Trail: Preparing for Your Ultra Trail Event ✨

Join me to help support my fundraising for the Pain Revolution Rural Outreach Tour, where I'll be cycling 800km in 8 days to deliver essential pain education to remote and rural communities in Queensland.

As a trail runner and qualified running coach—and as someone proudly running in the middle of the pack—I know firsthand the unique challenges these events present. My aim is to equip runners of all abilities with practical strategies and confidence to conquer their next ultra.

📅 Date: Wednesday, 13th August
🕒 Time: 7:30 pm
💻 Location: Online via Zoom
💰 Donation: $25 (tax-deductible, 100% goes directly to Pain Revolution)

In this webinar, we’ll cover:
✅ Selecting the best race for your strengths and lifestyle
✅ Setting achievable and meaningful running goals
✅ Smart race-day strategies (gear, nutrition, hydration)
✅ Injury prevention and effective cross-training techniques
✅ Building mental toughness for trail challenges

How to Join:
1. Please donate via my official Pain Revolution page:
👉 https://2025-pain-revolution-rural-outreach-tour.raiselysite.com/kelly-linaker
2. Take a screenshot of your donation receipt.
3. Email it to me at info@myosportstherapy.com.au and I will send you the Zoom link for the class.
Your donation goes directly to Pain Revolution and you’ll receive a tax-deductible receipt from them instantly.

Join me to get trail ready, achieve your goals and support an important cause!

22/07/2025

🚴‍♀️ Mobility Class for Cyclists Fundraising Event 💛

I'm riding over 800km in 8 days as part of the Pain Revolution Rural Outreach Tour, bringing pain education and support to rural communities across Queensland.

To help raise $3000 for this life-changing cause, I'm running a special online Mobility for Cyclists Workshop – and you're invited!

🗓 Wednesday 30th July
🕒 7:30pm
💻 Online via Zoom
💰 $25 donation – tax deductible & 100% goes to Pain Revolution

This 60-minute class is perfect for cyclists looking to ease tightness, improve mobility and recover smarter. It’s a spiky ball meets Yin yoga-style session with focus on:
✔️ Lower back & gluts
✔️ Neck & shoulders
✔️ Quadriceps & hip flexors
✔️ Calves & feet

You will need a spiky ball or golf ball, foam roller or bolster, and some pillows/towels.

✅ How to Join:
1. Donate here 👉 https://2025-pain-revolution-rural-outreach-tour.raiselysite.com/kelly-linaker

2. Screenshot your donation receipt

3. Email it to info@myosportstherapy.com.au

4. I will send you the Zoom link

Let’s ride together toward a future with better pain care – on and off the bike 💛

16/07/2025

Helping people with chronic pain
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Mandy knows a lot about pain, unfortunately by lived experience and she has endeavoured to find ways to manage it and help herself. It certainly doesn’t mean it’s easy.

With all of Mandy’s experience and knowledge, she will be teaching a Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) course in August.
Have a look at the details and contact her for any questions.

12/07/2025

Getting time on the bike
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With my bike ride coming up, I did my longest ride in sometime. 4 hours on the mountain bike riding on bike path and gravel today.
Exploring new places

Returning to exercise after a long break means I have to mindful of increasing the distance and time too quickly.

08/07/2025

A Podcast chat about life changing with Chronic Pain
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Driving gives me a chance to listen and learn. I was close to tears at times listening to this incredible lady talk about not being believed for the pain she was in.

The Goodlife Project is played often in my car and if you have Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (EDS) it is also part of the story.

https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/good-life-project/id647826736?i=1000715573299

Let me know in the comments your favourite podcasts for recommendations

07/07/2025

The Sun ☀️ makes a difference
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Nature, exercise and good weather can be amazing for the soul.
I am thankful to be able to return to activity. I’m working towards a big goal at the end of August and consistency will be key.
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It’s easy when the sun is out but in a Melbourne winter that is going to challenge me when it’s wet, windy and rainy. Then I can ride the windtrainer.I will get a choice compared to the many people living with constant pain.
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I have the motivation of riding to bring awareness to people living with chronic pain.

03/07/2025

🚴‍♀️💛 Kelly riding for those living with persistent pain. Will you support her? 💛🚴‍♀️

At Myofascial and Sports Therapy, we see the daily challenges of persistent pain in our clinic. We see your courage, your frustration, your small wins, and your hope to keep moving forward.

Inspired by the clients we work with, Kelly will be riding in the Pain Revolution Rural Outreach Tour at the end of August, cycling 8 days over 780km from Bundaberg to Caloundra to help bring pain education and hope to rural communities.

Why?
Because 1 in 5 Australians live with chronic pain, and many in rural communities do not have easy access to effective, evidence-based pain care. Pain Revolution is a not-for-profit initiative that bridges this gap by connecting communities with pain experts, sharing knowledge, and empowering people with tools to manage and move through persistent pain.

Kelly has lived through persistent pain herself and knows how isolating it can feel. She is riding for the clients we see, the people in our community, and for every person living with pain who deserves hope and support.

To participate, Kelly needs to raise $3000 to support this vital work.

🙏 Will you help? Every dollar helps us ride further, reach more people, and change lives.

💛 Donate here: https://2025-pain-revolution-rural-outreach-tour.raiselysite.com/kelly-linaker

Thank you for supporting Kelly and Pain Revolution as we ride towards a future where pain care is fair, accessible, and filled with hope.

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23/04/2025

Teaching a Pain Workshop
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I will be teaching a full-day workshop in Geelong on Sunday 4th May about Integrating Pain Concepts into Clinical Practice.

This is with the Massage and Myotherapy Association.
Read below and contact me if you have any questions or you can register online if this topic interests you.