Elite Akademy Sports Medicine

21/08/2025

Stressed? Flat? Drained of Energy?

Reset with a face plunge - the underrated younger brother of the full body plunge!

Your nervous system will thank you.

Read here: https://mailchi.mp/eliteakademy/face-plunge-your-natural-reset-button?e=095ba6b0fe

There are times when you feel stressed, flat, or simply drained of energy. Your mind is racing, your body feels heavy, and no matter what you do, you cannot shake the fog. You might have heard of cold water therapy, with professional athletes taking ice baths or wellness enthusiasts finishing their....

12/08/2025

💥 Creatine, The Simple Scoop for Big Gains - https://mailchi.mp/eliteakademy/creatine-the-simple-scoop-for-big-gains

If you want to get stronger, recover faster, and even sharpen your thinking, creatine is worth your attention. Backed by decades of research, it is safe for healthy people and works for athletes, active parents, and older adults. A simple 3–5g daily could make a big difference in your performance and health.
— Kusal Goonewardena, PhD Candidate (Muscle Fatigue), APA Titled Sports & Exercise Physiotherapist

06/08/2025

🧠 Activate Your Vagus Nerve Naturally - https://mailchi.mp/eliteakademy/activate-your-vagus-nerve-naturally

Want better focus, faster recovery, and lower stress? Activate your vagus nerve. Backed by research, my 5-step breathwork protocol boosts resilience and performance from the inside out.
Try it today; natural, powerful, and free.
– Kusal Goonewardena
PhD Candidate - Muscle Fatigue
APA Sports and Exercise Physiotherapist

29/07/2025

🧠 Your Brain Quits Before Your Body - https://mailchi.mp/eliteakademy/your-brain-quits-before-your-body

Your brain often taps out long before your body does. Research shows you might have 30% more in the tank, only if you train for it. Learn how small 4% stretch efforts can retrain fatigue, unlock endurance, and shift your limits.
by Kusal Goonewardena, PhD Candidate (Muscle Fatigue), APA Sports and Exercise Physiotherapist

24/07/2025

🧠 Why athletes really get injured - https://mailchi.mp/eliteakademy/injuries-are-not-just-bad-luck

It is not just bad luck or poor training. Injuries often reflect deeper issues with stress, sleep, and movement. I spoke with ABC News about Essendon’s injury crisis and what it reveals about injury prevention and performance. Full article linked in my newsletter piece.
– Kusal Goonewardena, PhD Candidate (Muscle Fatigue), APA Titled Sports & Exercise Physiotherapist

17/07/2025

An interview with our Chief Sports Physiotherapist, , conducted by ABC’s discussing the injury crisis.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-07-17/afl-essendon-bombers-injury-crisis-explainer-physiotherapy/105533646

17/07/2025

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-07-17/afl-essendon-bombers-injury-crisis-explainer-physiotherapy/105533646

An interview with our Chief Sports Physiotherapist, Kusal Goonewardena, conducted by ABC's Chris De Silva, discussing the Essendon Bombers injury crisis.

Essendon has been hit with an injury toll that has rarely been seen in professional sports. ABC Sport spoke to a physiotherapist to help gain an understanding of the various factors that result in professional athletes getting hurt.

09/07/2025

🧪 2 Tests That Predict Your Longevity - https://mailchi.mp/eliteakademy/2-tests-that-predict-your-longevity

Two simple tests may predict how long and how well you live. Grip strength and the Sit-Rise Test reveal more than you think. Learn what they show, how to improve, and the weekly plan I use with my athletes and patients.
— Kusal Goonewardena (PhD Candidate – Muscle Fatigue), APA Sports & Exercise Physio

07/07/2025

One of our most fondest clients, Laura Siegemund, has made it to the Quaterfinals of the Wimbledon tournament! This shows if you take care of your body, you will reap its rewards! All the best to her and her team from Elite Akademy! Photo credit: © Henry Nicholls/​AFP/​Getty Images

02/07/2025

🛌 Recovery Mistakes Costing You Results - https://mailchi.mp/eliteakademy/recovery-mistakes-costing-you-results

Recovery is not just about rest.
Learn the top 3 mistakes that delay healing and performance, and what your body really needs to bounce back. From active recovery to smarter sleep, nutrition, and mental reset, this week’s piece helps you recover better, not just longer.
by Kusal Goonewardena (PhD Candidate, Sports Physio)

02/07/2025

From our chief sports physio, Kusal Goonewardena ‘Today I delivered a workshop for the Watton Group, proudly supported by the Victorian Government.
We focused on two simple but powerful health tests

1. Grip Strength – tells us a lot about overall strength and heart health
2. Sit-Rise Test – a quick way to check balance, flexibility, and lower body control

I also covered one of the most overlooked tools for improving health – breathing.
I shared two techniques:

• Healthy Breathing – slow inhale and exhale for 6 seconds each
• The Physiological Sigh – a natural reset for the nervous system

Key takeaways
• Small tests can give big insights
• Strength is key to staying independent
• Breathing affects focus, recovery, and stress
• Daily movement keeps the body and mind strong

If you would like the presentation please send me a note. Cheers!’

02/07/2025

From Kusal Goonewardena (our head of sports physio)-
'Today I delivered a workshop for the Watton Group, proudly supported by the Victorian Government.
We focused on two simple but powerful health tests

1. Grip Strength – tells us a lot about overall strength and heart health
2. Sit-Rise Test – a quick way to check balance, flexibility, and lower body control

I also covered one of the most overlooked tools for improving health – breathing.
I shared two techniques:

• Healthy Breathing – slow inhale and exhale for 6 seconds each
• The Physiological Sigh – a natural reset for the nervous system

Key takeaways
• Small tests can give big insights
• Strength is key to staying independent
• Breathing affects focus, recovery, and stress
• Daily movement keeps the body and mind strong

If you would like the presentation please send me a note. Cheers!'