Kusal Goonewardena (PhD Candidate-Muscle Fatigue) (@kusalkumar) header
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APA Titled Sports Physiotherapist - Melbourne Uni Olympic Squad. Founder @EliteAkademy. I love life, my wife and my children

Melbourne, Australia
Joined April 2009
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Someone lifts heavy boxes all weekend, then hurts their back picking up a small bag of shopping after a long day at the desk. It is rarely the lift that catches you out. It is the lift you were not ready for. The fix is in this week’s newsletter: mailchi.mp/eliteakademy/the-…
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This book explains why pain, tension and tiredness can be your body's way of protecting you, rather than a sign of damage. It gives you a simple 3-minute daily reset built around breathing, movement and recovery. You can grab your copy here:
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The ebook version of Your Body Is Not Broken is here! My publishers just sent it through and I'm very pleased to share it with you. Back pain that keeps coming back? Tired even after sleep? Tightness that won't go away?
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Does when you eat matter as much as what you eat? Time-restricted eating may support blood sugar, blood pressure and your body clock, even without weight loss. However, it is not the metabolic reset or weight-loss shortcut it is often promoted to be.
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In my latest article, I examine what the research actually shows and a simple way to try it safely. Read it here: eepurl.com/YGRVLJTzUE
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Available now! My fourth book 😎 Hope you enjoy it - “Your Body Is Not Broken”
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My fourth book is here! Your Body Is Not Broken is built on nearly thirty years of clinical work and close to 100,000 client/athlete sessions.
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Only Two spots available this week! WANTED Research Participants – Low Back Pain Study As part of my PhD research at The University of Melbourne, I am investigating how low back pain and fatigue affect lifting movements and muscle activity. Contact me for details
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If anyone is interested in being part of this research connect with Jayan and Marcus. Terrific researchers in my PhD group. Applications of this will be the future of physio 🦾
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My latest: 🖐️ The Truth About Knuckle Cracking - mailchi.mp/eliteakademy/the-… Cracking your knuckles does not cause arthritis. The pop is simply gas shifting inside a healthy joint. In this week’s newsletter, Kusal breaks down the science, the myths, and what parents should know.
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💡 Why Injections Alone Fail Long Term - mailchi.mp/eliteakademy/why-… Injections can ease pain fast, but without the right rehabilitation the problem often returns. Research shows that movement, strength, and progressive loading create lasting results.
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My latest article: 🤖 Smarter, Fitter, Healthier - Thanks to AI - mailchi.mp/eliteakademy/smar… Artificial Intelligence is transforming how we train, recover, and stay motivated. From adaptive workouts to real-time feedback, AI is making fitness more personal than ever.
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My latest article - When pain strikes, your muscles enter a zone called ‘muscle hibernation’ and leaving them there means weakness, imbalance and higher chance of re-injury.
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This shutdown blurs the brain’s representation of the affected area and weakens the signals connecting brain to body. ⚡ But it’s not permanent. Read more to find out how to reawaken those muscles and rebuild full strength. 👉 mailchi.mp/eliteakademy/pain…
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Big dreams. Bigger goals! I just ran the SMA Sports Trainers course in Colombo. Proud to help shape Sri Lanka’s future in sport 🇱🇰 Partnered with Sports Medicine Australia + Surfer Higher Ed to build dual-certified pathways.
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🏃‍➡️ Are you doing the right warm ups? The right routine can help your body react quicker, reduce stiffness and improve range motion 💪 I share the impact of how the correct warm ups primes the body for effective motion. Read here: mailchi.mp/eliteakademy/warm…
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My latest article- Ever heard of Hope Molecules? These small proteins are released when your muscles contract to protect, repair and strengthen your body and mind 💪🧠 Read more: mailchi.mp/eliteakademy/hope…
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