Local physiotherapy practice named official health partner of the Gold Coast Triathlon
Family-operated Gold Coast based physiotherapy practice, PhysioFlex has
been named the official health partner of the forthcoming Gold Coast
Triathlon - Luke Harrop Memorial.
The practice specialises in treating athletes competing in the three
continuous and sequential endurance races, and will offer its services
free-of-charge to 1800 triathletes (around one-third of whom are
expected to be Gold Coast locals) competing in the triathlon being held
over the weekend of 6-7 April, 2019.
The annual event is the largest sprint distance triathlon in Australia
with competitors ranging from children to elite athletes seeking
qualification to compete in the World Championships.
Sentimentally known as the “triathlon for triathletes”, the Gold Coast
Triathlon is an iconic Gold Coast triathlon event celebrating the life
and times of larger-than-life character, Luke Harrop – a former Gold
Coast triathlete who lost his life in a motor vehicle incident while
training.
PhysioFlex founder, Ben Mack, a former triathlete and elite middle
distance runner himself, knows first-hand the huge incidence of injuries
that come with being an athlete, and the importance of physiotherapy
support, pre- and post-race.
“Both Ben’s and my husband Victor’s experience as triathletes have
inspired our support for the Gold Coast Triathlon,” said PhysioFlex
manager, Prudence Gracio.
“Our five physios will be providing complimentary advice and
treatment at the event, including mini assessments, massage, trigger
point and myofascial release, strapping and compression recovery through
a collaboration with NormaTec Pulse Leg Recovery System.
“We want to encourage triathletes to visit us pre and post-race,
and moving forward. Our mission is to bring our love of, expertise and
personal involvement in triathlons to our valued clients.”
“As physiotherapists, we support everyone from children to the elderly,
to people who are involved in sport, and particularly triathlon.
"Physiotherapy plays an integral role in preparing for best performance,
and avoiding injury; and of course, when all-too-often injury occurs
(particularly where there is inadequate preparation), recovering and
rehabbing from injury; ultimately to maximise the life of their
involvement in their sport."
Not only will the PhysioFlex team be offering athletes complimentary
services, but their involvement in the Gold Coast Triathlon – Luke
Harrop Memorial, will open doors for aspiring physiotherapy students.
A large team of student physiotherapists from Bond University will be on
hand to assist the PhysioFlex team, and gain practical experience
working with the athletes.
“In order for us to have the manpower to attend to all the athletes,
we have partnered with Bond University to offer students the opportunity
to gain invaluable practical, hands-on experience working alongside
PhysioFlex’s team of highly-experienced physiotherapists,” said Ms
Gracio.
PhysioFlex is a family affair with brother and sister team, Ben Mack and
Prudence Gracio at the helm, mother Jenny in charge of administration,
and Prudence’s husband, Victor a triathlete and PhysioFlex ambassador.
“PhysioFlex was born almost 10 years ago, based initially from a spare
bedroom. Through immense work, the practice grew from there to its
current location in Southport,” said Ms Gracio.
“What sets PhysioFlex apart from other physio practices is the fact that
we are a family-based business. We are not a franchise or a large
corporate; our clients are treated like family.
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