Optimi Health

Optimi is a sports medicine platform helping fitness enthusiasts reach expert care. Our goal is to make elite level care accessible to all

Our clinical thinking is led by the Head Doctor of Australian Rugby & the Head Physio of Australia U20 rugby. Optimi was created to enable you to do the things you love – whether that’s climbing a mountain, going for a run in the park, or walking your children to school. Whatever your passions are in life, we believe the journey is more enjoyable with a fit, healthy and pain-free body. We were fou

nded with the belief that the advanced levels of care and the latest clinical research available to professional athletes should be available to all of us. Yet for many, this knowledge is completely inaccessible. Optimi exists to change this. Our vision is to make world class exercise science and therapy accessible to everyone from anywhere in the world

The Optimi app helps you to set your health goals and provides you with personalised guidance and support to achieve them. We help you manage and prevent muscle and joint conditions whilst improving your general health and conditioning so that you can keep doing the things you love. Our platform provides access to supportive communities, group classes, world class exercise professionals and top clinicians. The platform is powered by advanced data science and AI to ensure that the latest knowledge is shared so that so that we can all benefit from the most cutting-edge exercise science and therapy. We use machine learning to create an increasingly personalised experience for us all – as you evolve, so does the product. Longer term, our goal is to use this technology to help us prevent muscle and joint problems so that we can live fuller and more active lives. Our bodies have to last a lifetime, let us help you get the most out of yours.

18/07/2025

➡️The Pillars of Injury Prevention⬅️

🔷Strong foundations prevent breakdowns.🔷

Injury prevention is not a single action - it’s a system.

Multiple pillars work together to keep your body resilient and ready to perform. We focus on 5 pillars as they have been shown in sports and research to have the greatest impact.

The 5️⃣ Pillars of Injury Prevention

✅The Importance of Addressing Previous Injuries
✅The Role of Personalised Prehab
✅Load is protective but needs to be carefully managed
✅The Value of Early Intervention
✅Intentional Recovery Strategies

📘For a deep dive into these 5 pillars get your FREE copy of our 32 page Fundamentals of Injury Prevention eBook,

⚡The eBook is curated by the Optimi Health Clinical Team who work with Elite Athletes and Pro teams to keep them injury -free and ready to perform. So you are accessing world class clinical, evidence based techniques.

🔗Free eBook - The Fundamentals of Injury Prevention - Follow us and drop a comment "Injury" and we'll send you a copy.

17/07/2025

❓What are the Injury Risks of Overtraining?

⚡️Overtraining significantly increases the risk of both acute and overuse injuries in athletes due to the imbalance between training stress and recovery.

⚡️When training loads exceed the body’s capacity to adapt, tissues such as muscles, tendons, and bones are subjected to repetitive microtrauma without sufficient time for repair. This can lead to conditions like tendinopathy, stress fractures, joint pain, and muscle strains (Kreher & Schwartz, 2012).

⚡️Moreover, overtraining is linked to central fatigue and impaired neuromuscular coordination, which can compromise movement quality and biomechanics, elevating the risk of traumatic injuries during high-intensity sports (Meeusen et al., 2013).

⚡️Hormonal and immune suppression due to chronic overtraining may also delay tissue healing and increase susceptibility to illness, further elevating injury risk and slowing recovery (Bokhari & Khalid, 2023).

🔗 Link in Bio to Free eBook - Fundamentals of Injury Prevention - curated by our Clinical team who keep elite and pro teams injury-free and ready to compete.

16/07/2025

I have difficulty following my injury rehab routines consistently.

Do you have any tips on how to incorporate them as part of my daily routine, so it becomes habitual?

❓Q&A with Shane - Chief Clinical Officer @ Optimi Health

Shanes Bio
Shane Kertanegara, Chief Clinical Officer at Optimi Health, Former Head of Medical Performance at NSW Waratahs 🏉 and Head Physiotherapist Australian U20 Rugby Team 🏉

🔗Check out our FREE eBook on the Fundamentals of Injury Prevention, curated by Shane and his team: https://optimihealth.ai/the-fundamentals-of-injury-prevention-ebook-form

15/07/2025

A warm welcome to all Malvern Buzzards Running Club members who now have access to World Class Sports Medicine trusted by top athletes and sports organisations, via the Optimi app.

🙌 As Dan Putnam (400m 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿English National Champion) said, "It's like having a sports medicine team in your pocket."

Tag a club member who knows the value of quality Prehab and Rehab and the joy of staying Injury-free all season long.

🔗Check out our FREE eBook on the Fundamentals of Injury Prevention - the ultimate guide to staying injury free all season long: https://optimihealth.ai/the-fundamentals-of-injury-prevention-ebook-form

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14/07/2025

👏This eBook will introduce you to the building blocks of

📘The eBook has been created by the Optimi Health team of clinicians who are trusted by some of the world’s top athletes and sports teams and led by Shane Kertanegara, Former Head of Medical Performance at NSW Waratahs 🏉 and Head Physiotherapist Australian U20 Rugby Team 🏉.

The eBook draws on Shane and his teams work with many elite and pro athletes, providing you access to the evidence based care that keeps these athletes and ready to compete. 🥇🥈🥉

🔷🔷 Get your FREE copy here: https://optimihealth.ai/the-fundamentals-of-injury-prevention-ebook-form/ 🔷🔷

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13/07/2025

🔷Taping for Sports and Injuries - Why, When and How to use Taping.🔷

❓What is Taping?
Taping in sport refers to the application of adhesive tape around joints or muscles, aiming to prevent or provide increased perceived stability and reassurance. It is commonly used in areas like the ankle, wrist, knee, and shoulder.

✅Taping has become a widely used method in sport and rehabilitation, with some evidence to suggest it helps improve joint awareness, also known as proprioception.

✅Proprioception allows athletes to sense the position and movement of their joints without needing to look, which is crucial for balance, coordination, and injury prevention during high-demand activities like running, jumping, and changing direction.

❓How Does Taping Work?
taping works by stimulating the skin and the sensory receptors underneath it. This added sensory input sends stronger signals to the brain about joint position and movement, making athletes more aware of how their joints are moving in space. This can help muscles react more quickly and efficiently to sudden movements, reducing the risk of injury.

🔗Taping and Bracing for Sport and Injury - search optimihealth.ai for more.

📘References
Ghai, S., Ghai, I., & Narciss, S. (2024). Influence of taping on joint proprioception: A systematic review with between and within group meta-analysis. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 25(1), 480.

11/07/2025

Optimi Brand Ambassador .13 shares her take on Optimi's mission to provide World-class sports medicine to everyday athletes....

"What makes Optimi so valuable is that you can access elite-level care on your own schedule, wherever you are.

As an Olympic rugby player, my training schedule is incredibly demanding.

Having professional guidance at my fingertips is a game-changer for when I need help to prevent setbacks and to maintain my performance. The guided exercises are clear to use and can easily fit in with anyone’s routine!"

💎 Abbie's Rugby 7's Bio 💎

👏2016 + 2021 Olympian
🇬🇧GB 7s Captain
🏆2x Sevens Rugby World Cups
🥉2018 Commonwealth Games Bronze Medal

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04/07/2025

A warm welcome to all Blaydon Harrier & Athletics Club members who now have access to World Class Sports Medicine trusted by top athletes and sports organisations, via the Optimi app.

🙌 As Dan Putnam (400m 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿English National Champion) said, "It's like having a sports medicine team in your pocket."

Tag a club member who knows the value of quality Prehab and Rehab and the joy of staying Injury-free all season long.

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26/06/2025

❄️Cold exposure refers to the practice of immersing the body in cold water, often through activities like ice bathing, winter swimming or cryotherapy.

Water temperatures for these activities typically range from just below ❄️freezing (−2°C) up to around 20°C (less extreme cold therapy).

❓What are the Performance Benefits of Cold Exposure?

✅Accelerates Muscle Recovery: CWI helps reduce acute muscle soreness and inflammation after intense exercise, allowing for quicker recovery between training sessions.

✅Reduces Perceived Fatigue: Post-exercise cold exposure can decrease sensations of fatigue, improving readiness for subsequent training or competition.

✅Maintains Performance Capacity: By managing exercise-induced soreness and inflammation, CWI supports sustained performance during high-demand training or competitive phases.

✅Enhances Recovery Efficiency: Short-term use of CWI (10–15 minutes at 10–15°C) is more effective than passive recovery in minimizing muscle damage markers.

✅Supports Psychological Recovery: The mood-enhancing effects of cold exposure, possibly linked to endorphin and norepinephrine release, may positively influence mental readiness and motivation.

▶ References
Xiao et al., 2023, Moore, E., et al, 2022, Machado et al., 2016 & Dupuy, O, et al., 2018

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21/06/2025

A warm welcome to all Bristol & West AC ( ) members who now have access to World Class Sports Medicine trusted by top athletes and sports organisations, via the Optimi app.

🙌 As Dan Putnam (400m 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿English National Champion) said, "It's like having a sports medicine team in your pocket."

Tag a club member who knows the value of quality Prehab and Rehab and the joy of staying Injury-Free all season long.

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21/06/2025

Orthotics can be excellent supplements to therapeutic exercise for injury recovery and prevention.

✅Orthotic devices offer extra support by assisting to correct issues like flat feet or poor foot biomechanics.

✅They can help relieve pain and pressure on joints, and assist improving lower body alignment.

✅By optimising your foot position, in the right candidate, orthotics not only keep you comfortable but can also reduce pain and mitigate the risk of injury.

❓Sources

▶Hoang, N. T. T., Chen, S., & Chou, L. W. (2021). The impact of foot orthoses and exercises on pain and navicular drop for adult flatfoot: A network meta-analysis. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18(15), 8063. https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/18/15/8063

▶Jaffri, A. H., Koldenhoven, R., & Saliba, S. (2023). Evidence for intrinsic foot muscle training in improving foot function: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Athletic Training, 58(11-12).

11/06/2025

Optimi Brand Ambassador Mensah Elliott - ME - Athlete knows what it takes to stay in the game...✅consistent prehab✅

"Consistent prehab has been the secret to my sustainable performance over the years.

It’s not just about avoiding injury - it’s about creating a foundation for optimal performance that lasts.

This approach has extended my competitive lifespan and keeps me performing at my best year after year."

💎 Mensah's Athletic Bio 💎

🥇2022 European Masters Athlete of the Year
🥇🥇🥇3x World & 5x 🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇 European Hurdles Champion

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