ROLE:
Accredited Exercise Physiologist & Templestowe Branch Manager
ABOUT:
Nick grew up in the small town of Daylesford, before moving to Ballarat for University studies in Exercise Science and Clinical Exercise Physiology. In 2020 Nick became McGill Method Certified by BackFitPro and is currently the only certified clinician in Victoria and one of four in Australia. Outside of work, Nick enjoys spending time with friends and family, walking his dogs Olly (Great Dane) and Yoshi (Husky) and playing basketball.
WORKS AT:
MD Health Templestowe
CLINICAL INTEREST:
Nick has a particular interest in rehabilitating injuries through strength training, particularly lower back pain. Nick includes sound principles of exercise science, strength and conditioning, neurology and pyschology into his treatment methods.
EXPERIENCE:
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Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science – University of Ballarat
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Graduate Diploma of Clinical Exercise Physiology – University of Ballarat
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McGill Method Certified by BackFitPro
Nick’s Clinic
MD HEALTH TEMPLESTOWE
Our Templestowe Clinic is located onat the rear of 124 James Street. You can enter via Parker St which is located near the IGA carpark.
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Articles & Podcasts by Nick
Calf Tears
Calf tears are a very common injury both in everyday life and the sporting world. They're especially common in Australian sports such as Aussie rules football and tennis. The calf is the bulk of muscle behind your lower leg. Their main role is to point your foot...
Ep 11. Is back pain stopping you from getting the best out of your life?
This episode, Michael Dermansky is joined by David Smith, an exercise scientist and strength conditioning coach from Absolute Health and Performance, to discuss how to stay fit in your thirties and forties so you can get the most out of your body – both in the short and long term.
David and Michael explore the most important elements of an exercise program in your thirties and forties, the vital role of strength training, why you should contribute to your ‘health super’, and how to overcome the biggest barriers to people maintaining consistent physical activity in this critical phase of life.
Duncan shares the many physical and mental benefits he’s found from gaining confidence in his body as he ages, including being able to live life to the fullest for longer.
Ep 4: Why strength training is crucial to building confidence in your body
In the fourth episode of the Confident Body Show, senior physiotherapists Michael Dermansky and senior accredited exercise physiologist Nick Adkins from MD Health discuss why strength is the foundation of building body confidence.
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