EPISODE · Mar 6, 2026 · 38 MIN
Dr. Gaylene McKay - Performer Health, Life as a Physio and Injury Prevention
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Welcome back To Centre Stage! This week, we’re joined by renowned sports physiotherapist Dr Gaylene McKay, Managing Director and practising physio at Alphington Sports Medicine. With extensive experience working alongside Australian and New Zealand basketball teams, including travelling with the Australian Opals to the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics, Gaylene brings elite-level insight into athlete performance, injury management and recovery. She has also worked closely with netball athletes across various levels of competition. Gaylene’s passion for calisthenics began early as a performer herself, and later continued when her children became involved in the sport, giving her a unique perspective as both an athlete and a parent.In this episode, we dive into all things calisthenics injuries, recovery and prevention. Gaylene takes us through what a proper calisthenics warm up should look like and why speaking up when you experience pain is crucial in preventing further injury. Gaylene speaks about her time as a young athlete, and how an ankle injury sparked her interest in becoming a physiotherapist. This podcast is hosted by Calisthenics Victoria's Emily Cox and produced by Elle Palmer. This podcast is sponsored by Shine Trimmings & Fabrics, Australia's leading supplier of fabrics, trimmings, lace & crystals to the dance and fashion industry - https://shinetrimmingsfabrics.com.au Follow us on socials! Instagram - www.instagram.com/calisthenicsvictoria/Facebook - www.facebook.com/calisthenicsvictoria/TikTok - www.tiktok.com/@calisthenicsvictoria_Website - www.calisthenics.asn.auMake sure to follow, like, comment and share this podcast for more To Centre Stage!
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Welcome back To Centre Stage! This week, we’re joined by renowned sports physiotherapist Dr Gaylene McKay, Managing Director and practising physio at Alphington Sports Medicine. With extensive experience working alongside Australian and New Zealand basketball teams, including travelling with the Australian Opals to the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics, Gaylene brings elite-level insight into athlete performance, injury management and recovery. She has also worked closely with netball athletes across various levels of competition. Gaylene’s passion for calisthenics began early as a performer herself, and later continued when her children became involved in the sport, giving her a unique perspective as both an athlete and a parent.In this episode, we dive into all things calisthenics injuries, recovery and prevention. Gaylene takes us through what a proper calisthenics warm up should look like and why speaking up when you experience pain is crucial in preventing further injury. Gaylene speaks about her time as a young athlete, and how an ankle injury sparked her interest in becoming a physiotherapist. This podcast is hosted by Calisthenics Victoria's Emily Cox and produced by Elle Palmer. This podcast is sponsored by Shine Trimmings & Fabrics, Australia's leading supplier of fabrics, trimmings, lace & crystals to the dance and fashion industry - https://shinetrimmingsfabrics.com.au Follow us on socials! Instagram - www.instagram.com/calisthenicsvictoria/Facebook - www.facebook.com/calisthenicsvictoria/TikTok - www.tiktok.com/@calisthenicsvictoria_Website - www.calisthenics.asn.auMake sure to follow, like, comment and share this podcast for more To Centre Stage!
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