Elite Akademy Sports Medicine

18/09/2025

We’re so excited to share that our Director Kusal Goonewardena was invited to share his insights on the 'Behind The Thesis' Podcast hosted by Dr Sarah Hanieh.🎙️

In this episode, 'Move Your Mind: The Importance of Exercise', they discuss how the human body is designed to move and how finding a sport or class that you enjoy can alter the perspective on physical activity and much more!

Get ready for a conversation that really gets you thinking 🧠

👉Hear it firsthand: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5XgEkr2fDqaSUk73LRoh3T?si=ade52c9b53ba486f

Beyond the Thesis · Episode

17/09/2025

✨ Five Movements to Improve Your Day ✨

Feeling drained, tense, or just need to recenter? These five movements are high-impact and can help boost your mood and energy. 🔥

1. Spinning with your arms outstretched 🍃
2. Double leg raise while lying down 🦵
3. Kneeling Backbend🧎
4. Tabletop Lift 🏋️
5. Upward dog and Downward dog Flow 🐾

"The Tibetan Five blends ancient tradition with modern science and work to develop strong foundations for long-term health." - Kusal Goonewardena, PHD Candidate (Muscle Fatigue), APA Titled Sports & Exercise Physiotherapist

👉 Read more for tips, benefits and how to do these movements correctly: https://mailchi.mp/eliteakademy/unlock-your-daily-energy-with-tibetan-five

10/09/2025

Are you sleeping enough? 😴

Studies have long revealed that sleep and recovery go hand-in-hand, and resets the body to face the day’s challenges. 💪

But are you sleeping enough? 💤

‘Sleep is often overlooked, but it is just as powerful as training and nutrition’ - Kusal Goonewardena.

Find out how to sleep smarter: https://mailchi.mp/eliteakademy/sleep-smarter-perform-better-every-day

02/09/2025

🏃‍➡️ Are you doing the right warm ups?

The right routine can help your body react quicker, reduce stiffness and improve range motion 💪

Elite Akademy Director and PHD candidate Kusal Goonewardena shares the impact of how the correct warm ups primes the body for effective motion.

👉Read here: https://mailchi.mp/eliteakademy/warm-ups-that-supercharge-your-performance

26/08/2025

Ever heard of Hope Molecules?

These small proteins are released when your muscles contract to protect, repair and strengthen your body and mind 💪🧠

- , PHD Candidate (Muscle Fatigue), APA Titled Sports & Exercise Physiotherapist

Read more: https://mailchi.mp/eliteakademy/hope-molecules-help-you-feel-better

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.