#241 - Steve Gravina, Senior Sports Physiotherapist at Front Runner Physiotherapy and Coaching
Channel: High Performance Content for AFL Staff & Athletes
Date: 2023-06-08

Highlights from the episode:

00:00 How he made his connection as a physio and move up the ranks 
01:04 Mentors who shaped Steve's career
01:38 How he handles guys with shoulder and wrist issues
02:56 Advice to working with big groups trying to get the best bang for their buck
03:51 Key equipment Steve recommends including in the gym  for teams with minimal budget
05:04 Light recovery protocols Steve recommends for post-game or post-training

Steve Gravina, a senior sports physiotherapist, shares his career journey and passion for sports physiotherapy. He emailed every AFL club to secure a job opportunity and ended up working with Bruce at his clinic for a year. Peter O'Sullivan, the owner of Body Logic Physiotherapy, influenced his career and expertise in managing low back pain and chronic pain. Gravina discusses the methods used for athletes with shoulder and wrist issues, emphasizing floor-based work, mobility drills, rolling, and tackle techniques. He provides advice for optimizing training efficiency, including pre-training activation work, post-training bodyweight conditioning, and creating a culture of gym and strength conditioning outside of on-field training.