
At CSIC we take a team approach to our work with athletes. The clinic is open plan with a private room attached and this enables us to easily call on our fellow physiotherapists for a second opinion or discussion of troublesome cases. We all have a high level of clinical skill, with a wide range of techniques and experience in working in a variety of sports, from the developmental to Olympic level.
We specialise in the diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation and prevention of sports injuries. We also offer a screening, prehabilitation and “MOT” service, with the aim of helping to prevent injury. Screening and prehabilitation identifies in an athlete areas of poor flexibility, strength or malalignment, all of which can affect performance and contribute to injury. Specific stretches, strengthening and training advice can then be given to the athlete.
Additionally, working closely with other professionals means we can easily cross refer when necessary, enabling us to do the best for each athlete. Within the sport centre we also have many high level coaches, in a variety of sports, to whom we can also refer for advice.
In last years competition Alistair was pipped by his main rival, Spains’s Javier Gomez. However, it is a very different story this year as the 22 year old from Horsforth took the title in Athlone, Ireland on Saturday .
The Brownlee brothers worked together during the swimming leg to catch up on a break from Gomez and worked hard in the bike phase to take the lead.
Alistair managed to further his position in the 10k run and triumpantly cross the finish line with a 40 second difference between himself and Gomez. In third place came David Hauss from France who was over a minute behind Brownlee.
Jonny Brownlee unfortunately came in at 38th after working very hard with his brother during the bike leg and subsequently tiring. However, fellow Britions Olly Freeman and Will Clark finished well coming in at 9th and 11th.
Alistair Brownlee spent the first part of the season plagued with a stress fracture, however it is clear that he has made a full recovery from this and is said to be absolutely delighted with the result.
“We had a big Great Britain team, and Jonny and I worked fantastically well together. I felt absolutely great and just went for it.
“I didn’t win last year and I can’t win the world title this year so this was really important to me. When I was injured earlier this year, this was what I was aiming for.”
Head coach Joel Filliol added: “It was a fantastic performance by Alistair – he delivered on the day. He did it the hard way and showed he can ride at the front to win. I think he hurt Gomez on the bike, and maybe that’s what made the difference on the run.”
Warfedale and Airdale Observer
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