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WPB men take on Movember!
GET used to the images above, for soon they will start to become a reality as the male members of our team are taking on Movember! For those not familiar with the concept, during November each year, the Movember movement is responsible for the sprouting of moustaches on thousands of men’s faces in the UK and around the world, the aim of which is to raise
vital funds and awareness for men’s health, specifically prostate cancer and testicular cancer.
Once registered, each ‘Mo Bro’ must begin on the 1st of Movember with a clean shaven face and for the entire month, grow and groom a moustache while gaining sponsorship for their efforts. In 2011, the movement raised a staggering £79million. If you’re interested in sponsoring our team’s efforts, please ask at reception or email info@WPBPhysio.co.uk!
Pasky signs new England deal Angela named Pasky. PHIL PASK has signed a new deal “So everything points to the next with the RFU that will see him stay on as senior physiotherapist to the three years being a really great three England Rugby team until after the years for English rugby and I’d like to do my bit for that. 2015 World Cup. “I wouldn’t be involved if the aim Phil is now contracted to the RFU wasn’t to win the World Cup. to work five days a week, but will “I believe we can win it and I’m still do some occasional work at the not just saying that because I am a practise. passionate Englishman.” In a recent interview with TREND Health, Fitness & Lifestyle magazine (www.TRENDHFL.co.uk), Phil Pask Pasky revealed his main motivation for continuing his role with the RFU was the aim of winning a home World Cup in 2015. “The key factors in me having the Health & Fitness - The Expert
Former Saints physiotherapist Phil Pask tells us about his new contract as head physio with the England team, leaving Saints and why he thinks England can win the 2015 World Cup
Fact File
Name: Phil Pask
Occupation: Senior Physiotherapist to the England Rugby Team and physiotherapist at Witty, Pask & Buckingham, Billing Road, Northampton.
Work Place: Twickenham/Northampton
Career Highlights: Rugby World Cup winner, 2003
enthusiasm to carry on are we have got a great set of coaches again, and we have got some very good young players coming through and the next World Cup is in England,” said
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What exactly is your role with
the RFU?
“I’m continuing as senior physiotherapist for the England Rugby team and I’ve had that role now since 1997, and I’ve decided that I want to continue through past the next World Cup.”
to other clubs and working with their players?
“Everybody knows I am a Saint, I was a Saints player, a Saints coach and been on the board of directors at Saints. “But it is no surprise to anyone that I am a professional, I am never going to divulge any secrets or betray any confidences and if I had of done, “My history is quite chequered. I would I started have been caught out by now! with the England schools in 1989 when we “These guys all know me, most of them were all amateurs, and I was still playing I have either played with or against for Saints at the time. or they have been my patients, so I’ve got “From there I went to the England a good relationship with the coaches A team, the England emerging at team clubs and from a medical point of view, which was a team for two years, and was because I am experienced in what I do, appointed senior team physiotherapist my opinion is valued. in 1997. “I’m not the best physio in the world, but “The game then became professional I have got a good opinion and a basic and became more and more work ethic, and they appreciate that.” demanding, and I had to give up my role as physiotherapist at the Saints in the year How much has your role changed 2000. across your time in the job? “We all threw our hats in to the basket to “I’m a chartered physiotherapist by win the World Cup and we did (in 2003), profession so my skills of the job which was great.” itself hasn’t really changed. “What has changed is the And your still enjoying the role and professionalism at clubs. When I first looking to continue in position? started at Saints, you had two or three “I’ve now decided I want to do yet people train, everybody else went another World Cup, so this will be my fifth to work. Nowadays everybody trains Rugby World Cup cycle. and everybody looks after themselves “It is in England, it is on the back of the more. From a physical perspective Olympic Games, we have got it has a new changed beyond recognition. You now coaching set-up, we’ve got fantastic have backs lifting 210kg, these guys are players, so what is there to not want to do seriously strong. about the job? “The skill levels might not have changed “I’ve re-signed, they’ve put me on a full- that much to back in the 60s but in terms time contract which allows me to spend a of the physical conditioning it is a whole little bit more time on the road, visiting the different ball game.” Elite Performance Squad players and the Saxons players. Do you think players have become “There are 54 elite England players too strong and as a result cause dotted around the country, so injury I go to to each other more than is needed? their clubs and help assess, treat and plan “They are all built in proportion rehab with them. so it is not as if you have got lots of big‘uns “And when we are in camp we against have all lots of little’uns, they are conditioned the players that are with us on a full-time to take the contact, the collisions basis, so it is a pretty full on job.” and conditioned to take it throughout the whole game. In many ways they Is there ever any conflict, going get less in injuries now than they used to, but when
How did you become head physio of England?
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2012 best athlete CONGRATULATIONS to Mark Buckingham’s patient Angela Copson, who has been named female athlete of the year by the European Veterans Athletics Association. Competing in the women’s 65+ events, Angela had a quite incredible 2012 season, setting new age-group records in the 1500m (5m30.7), 5000m (20m13.23) and 10,000m (41m40.27). Super-woman Angela also achieved European Championship gold in the 400m, 800m, 1500m and 5000m at the event in Zittau, Germany. Congrats to Angela from all at Witty, Pask & Buckingham. Same again next year?!
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Physio tips!
UNFORTUNATELY it’s that time of the year again when it’s cold, dark and worst of all SLIPPERY! Already, I have seen a few patients who have lost their footing on slippery outdoor surfaces, such as algae covered paving slabs or decking. The worst offenders seem to be females, young and old, due to the type of footwear ladies tend to wear. An interesting article in the Journal of Rehabilitation, Research & Redevelopment suggests as a fall prevention strategy, middle aged/older people should wear low heels and a firm slipresistant sole with tread outside the home. This goes for younger females and yes, men as well. Please try and choose the appropriate footwear for the time of year and task you are doing. But beware, when it starts getting icy, even the best walking shoe in the world may not save you, so if in doubt, don’t go out! Or try a pair of ‘Mighty Ice Grips’, which provide very effective traction for flat shoes on ice and packed snow, they even a pair for high heels! David Bradbrook
County Clinic set for official launch IT may have been 18 months since the main building work was completed, but the County Clinic and WPB reception are set for their official openings next month. London 2012 Olympic gold medallist Greg Rutherford is scheduled to cut the ribbon on the building at a press-launch on November 26th. Combining years of expertise in surgical care, medical care and physiotherapy, the partnership between the two clinics will deliver a centre of excellence that Northamptonshire can be truly proud of.
Duo shine at London 2012
WPB PATIENTS Julia Bleasdale and Ava Hutchinson both did themselves proud at the London 2012 Olympics this summer. But there was disappointment for David Webb who had to pull out through injury. Julia put in an incredible performance on Friday 10th August to finish eighth in the 5000m final in a time of 15m14.55. Julia and team-mate Joe Pavey
showed their international class as they were first home after the Ethiopians and Kenyans, who traditionally dominate the event. Ava was the second of the Irish contingent to cross the finish line in the marathon, ran in the rain. She managed a time of 2hrs37.17 and finished a highly credible 68th. Unfortunately a stress-fracture meant David had to miss the men’s event.
THE new Witty, Pask & Buckingham website is now live! After months of preparation, dedication and hard work, we’re delighted to announce the launch of our newly designed site. Our goal for the new site is to provide patients with an extremely user friendly, innovative service that will offer more functionality and easier navigation, with more in-depth information about our practice. You can find out what we treat and who we help, all about our treatments and learn about our physiotherapists. We’d be really grateful for any
feedback you could give us as to any improvements you feel we could make. Take a look for yourself at www.WPBPhysio.co.uk!
New website now live
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