HEALTH / FITNESS
HEALTH PROFESSIONALS
Lilydale Osteopathy
Offers a range of health services to help keep you and your family in optimal health. Our skilled and experienced therapists can help you with an array of concerns using Osteopathy, Myotherapy, Remedial and Relaxation Massage, Dry Needle Therapy, and Clinical Pilates. Click here for more information.
Croydon Physio
Offers personalised treatments in your own private room in our modern facility. We work closely with your Doctor, personal trainer, team coach or employer to help you through your injury and return to your best as soon as possible. More importantly we listen to your needs and goals and we care to help you. Click here for more information.
Adam Steinhardt
Is an experienced sports podiatrist who has a special interest in sports injuries. He has a passion for foot and ankle musculoskeletal diagnosis and management. He has had previous involvement with the Melbourne Football Club and currently provides podiatry for many of the local Eastern football league clubs. Click here for more information.
SNACK IDEAS FOR NETBALLERS
Resource supplied by Katherine Shone (Sports Dietitian)
In Your Lunch Box
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Fruit eg Banana, Apple, Nectarines, kiwi fruit
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Low Fat yoghurt (Frozen)
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Tuna and Crackers
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Cheese and Vitaweats
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Homemade popcorn with dried fruit sprinkled through
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Muesli Bar
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Homemade Banana Muffins
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Rice Cakes with Peanut butter
60 Minutes Before Netball
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Fruit Smoothie
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Milo with low fat milk
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Crumpet with Banana and honey
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Weetbix biscuits topped with strawberry Jam
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Toast with Jam
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Banana
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English Muffin topped with Jam
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Raisin Toast with Jam
Immediately After Netball
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Sustagen Sport/Milo/Up & Go
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Melted Cheese Toastie
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Yoghurt and fruit
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Drinking Yoghurt
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Tuna and crackers
RESOURCES
Player Insurance
Click here to access all the insurance information, including the personal injury claim (for members).
Netball Australia's Knee Program
The Knee Program is an on court warm up program designed to enhance movement efficiency and prevent injury. The program targets three specific player groups – junior, recreational and elite level athletes, with different exercises tailored to match the predicted capabilities of each group. The Knee Program has been designed to educate athletes, coaches and support staff. Click here to access The Knee Program.
Healthdirect
Is a government-funded service, providing quality, approved health information and advice, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Click here to access Healthdirect website.
Melanoma Institute Australia
Overexposure to ultraviolet (UV) light causes 95% of melanoma. The best way to prevent melanoma is to protect your skin from the sun by following five sun safe rules. Click here for more information on how to protect your skin.
SunSmart
Try these winning sun protection tips to help keep you game-ready for many seasons of play. It’s hard to shoot goals or defend with sunburn! Click here to access the top SunSmart tips for netball.