The National Women''s Ice Hockey Team take home the Bronze at the World Championships in New Zealand last month....       More...

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Most people are aware that a lack of exercise affects the body in a negative way. Amongst the obvious changes that we perceive are reductions in strength and flexibility, there are of course many physiological changes that can’t be seen or felt, and this is not simply in our muscles and bones. A lack of exercise affects the brain. Exercise has been found to be is the wonder drug for the brain....       More...

If you know anything about Roller Derby then you''ll be familiar with star Jammer, "Short Stop". Shorty skates with the Canberra Roller Derby League at a representative level. She''s not only been voted ''Most Valuable Player'', but has also been nominated for Australia''s top 100 sports women of all time. Despite being one of Australia''s best players she remains modest in nature. Watching her skate is awesome!...       More...

The National Women’s Ice Hockey Team assembled in Sydney over the weekend for a couple of spirited but competitive against the Allstars. The Allstars are an Australian team comprised of mostly ‘imported’ players who currently play for various state teams, including some strong male players. The closing of the weekend came with the official announcement of the 2013 NWT selection. Candice Mitchell was announced as Captain, and Rylie Padjen, Shona Green and Lucy Parrington as Assistant Captains....       More...

Originally a field hockey player and recreational cyclist, Gold Medalist Sue Powell took up cycling in 2008 at 39 years of age. At 40 years old, Sue suffered a seemingly innocuous spinal injury while playing hockey. But it left her with nerve damage and resulted in weakened movement and strength in her right leg. Since taking up cycling she has proven herself to be a seasoned professional on the track: in her first year of competition winning the 2009 World Championship in the road race, and national titles in the road race and individual time trial; in 2010 at the Australian Championships, she surpassed world marks in both the 500m time trial and the individual pursuit. Read more about Sue’s personal experience with cycling and her relationship with Atlas Sports & Dance Physiotherapy....       More...

Justine Lisson is one of Canberra''s passionate Power Yoga Teachers. After searching for more fulfilment in her career she enrolled in a Power Yoga Teacher Training course 6 years ago, having never practiced power yoga previously. Justine was inspired by the method in which yoga can be delivered and made accessible to every individual. She owns Power Yoga Canberra with her business partner and partner Marcus Janssen. Read about Justine''s relationship with Yoga and her experience at Atlas Sports & Dance Physiotherapy....       More...

Caroline is an impressive role model, she''s currently number one female BMX rider in the world and that’s just one of her most recent achievements. You’ll recognise her face from the 2012 London Olympics, which she placed overall 5th in the women’s BMX event, and placed first at the time trial events at the World Championships. She has earned the Australian Female Mountain bike rider of the year title three different times, and been awarded the Australian Cyclist of the Year 7 times. This year she has also placed first at the BMX Supercross World Cup. Read more about this inspirational young athlete....       More...

Atlas Sports and Dance Physiotherapy are pleased to announce our new sponsorship relationship with the Varsity Roller Derby League....       More...

As our name suggests, Atlas Sports & Dance Physiotherapy has a unique specialisation in the area of dance injuries, and the specific assessment and treatment that is required. We would like to share with you a profile of a client, a well known and respected dancer, Paul Knobloch. Paul has worked extensively with some of the worlds greatest ballet companies and most influential dance masters. He now works for Alonzo King LINES Ballet in San Francisco. He has been happy to impart an insight into his Dance career, and his physiotherapy experience at Atlas. Thank-you Paul!...       More...