tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30252828621651267492024-03-13T09:26:02.523-07:00Cliffe Deacon PhysiotherapyNo injury is too big or painful for us.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12174103405548740749noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3025282862165126749.post-68530529630272349462015-04-04T08:13:00.001-07:002015-04-04T08:14:27.446-07:00My Retirement<div class="page" title="Page 1">
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<span style="font-family: 'Calibri'; font-size: 10.000000pt;">As you might be aware, I have decided to retire from all forms of cricket. In order for me to close this chapter I
feel that I have to write this in order to find closure...
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<span style="font-family: 'Calibri'; font-size: 10.000000pt;">In 1990 I played my first provincial cricket game... I played against the Griqualand West u/11 team for Free
State u/11 in Kimberley. I think they made us play the match in Kimberley on purpose to see who could stand
the extreme heat and still continue to play cricket afterwards!! And so my cricket journey started...
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<span style="font-family: 'Calibri'; font-size: 10.000000pt;">It has to be said that it has been an unbelievable journey – one full of heartache and joy, a journey full of
hardship and gratitude, a journey full of tears and laughter... a journey made possible by my Maker and the
people he has put in my story. It has been a journey which I will forever remember, cherish and keep!!
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<span style="font-family: 'Calibri'; font-size: 10.000000pt;">To every single administrator that has crossed my path in the past 25 years of school, regional, provincial,
professional and national cricket, I thank you for the countless hours you have put in behind the scenes in
order for us as players to compete in the sport that some of us had the opportunity to call a career. I have
great appreciation for you all!!
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<span style="font-family: 'Calibri'; font-size: 10.000000pt;">To every coach I have had the honour to work with, I had the opportunity to take something from every single
one of you which has made me a better cricket player. Your input in my career has not only been of utmost
importance, but also much appreciated. However, to all the conditioning coaches – I might miss you as a
person, but I will definitely not miss your input!!! (only joking...)
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<span style="font-family: 'Calibri'; font-size: 10.000000pt;">To the medical staff that was involved in my career – if it wasn’t for you, I most probably would have written
this a long time ago. You have kept me together – in fact, I think it might only have been your strapping,
medication, treatments and constant care that kept me playing at certain stages of my career.
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<span style="font-family: 'Calibri'; font-size: 10.000000pt;">To my sponsors, I would like to thank you for your support throughout my whole career. You do make life a lot
easier especially when one tends to go through bowling boots and bats quicker than some of my coaches in
the latter part of my career lost hair!!
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<span style="font-family: 'Calibri'; font-size: 10.000000pt;">To all the different unions and franchises and especially to the CEO’s, words cannot express the gratitude that I
have for you all.
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<span style="font-family: 'Calibri'; font-size: 10.000000pt;">In 2007, after leaving Bloemfontein, Free State University, Free State Cricket and the Eagles (now called the
Chevrolet Knights), North West Cricket gave me a second chance and a second home. I have grew to love the
place as if it was my own . Something I thought would never happen after living in Bloemfontein for a decade.
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<span style="font-family: 'Calibri'; font-size: 10.000000pt;">In the time that I have been involved as a player, I have had the privilege to see all the unions and franchises
go from strength to strength. I have seen character being built through tough times and I have seen unlikely
partnerships become the biggest of friendships. I have seen changes (good and bad) in the facilities and
unions. But, throughout the changes I was able to come to one conclusion - I have the utmost confidence in
the current leadership in all aspects to take these respective unions and ultimately the game of cricket, to the
greatest of heights. My wish for you is one of prosperity, one of great success and one of strength through
unity!!!
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<span style="font-family: 'Calibri'; font-size: 10.000000pt;">To my fellow teammates and opposition players... I have had a professional career of 15 years. In this time I
have had the opportunity to play alongside and against the best in the country and even in rare occasions the
best the world has to offer. I have learned something from each and everyone of you. You have had an
influence in both my professional, as well as my business career. From some, I have had positive input, from
others not-so-positive... To all of you – thank you, because from some I have learned how to do certain things,
from others how not to do things. The fact of the matter is, I have learned something from each and every one
of you.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Calibri'; font-size: 10.000000pt;">I have had the opportunity to lead players, but also the opportunity to see leaders thrive. I have seen boys
become men. I have seen every single player use their personality and character to positively add to an
environment where we could all thrive. I have seen individuals grasp opportunities with both hands and propel
their careers to oxygen-deprived heights. I have seen a group of men care for each other in ways only found
between true, honest friends.
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<span style="font-family: 'Calibri'; font-size: 10.000000pt;">To each and every one of you, I only wish you well. May your careers on and off the cricket field be successful
and may your aspirations become reality. I will forever be thankful for what input you have had in my life. You
will always have an extra follower and supporter now and I look forward to cheering you on – either from my
couch, or next to the field!!
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<span style="font-family: 'Calibri'; font-size: 10.000000pt;">To my parents... your dedication, your parenthood, your support and love is the foundation on which my
character was built. The life-lessons you taught me and the freedom through your leadership guided me to not
only learn from my own mistakes, but gave me the opportunity to learn how to make educated decisions. All
of this has made me what I am today.
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<span style="font-family: 'Calibri'; font-size: 10.000000pt;">As for my sporting career, the sacrifices you made with regards to time, energy and finances will never be
forgotten. No words will ever be able to express my gratitude – I only wish what I have achieved as a cricket
player and man will be testimony of my gratitude.
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: x-small;">To my brother – I know we weren’t the best of friends as boys due to our age difference. But, us we both aged
I now regard you as an honest, dynamic, God-fearing man. Someone who I can always talk to without fearing
judgement. Someone who has taught me many a time how situations should be handled. Your input in my life
is irreplaceable!!
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<span style="font-family: 'Calibri'; font-size: 10.000000pt;">To my wife, ever since I fell in love with you, you have been the most important person in my life. As I look back
on my cricket career, I can say that you becoming my wife was the best thing that could have happened to me
in my career. I met you through cricket, next to a cricket field. And ever since then, not only were you next to
the field in my career, but also alongside me – supporting me no matter what situation was thrown at us.
Everyone knows me as someone who wears his heart on his sleeve, but only you know my deepest secrets and
emotions.
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<span style="font-family: 'Calibri'; font-size: 10.000000pt;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: 'Calibri'; font-size: 10.000000pt;">I want to thank you for your support, guidance and love. I cannot wait for us to start writing the next chapter
in our combined book of life...
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<span style="font-family: 'Calibri'; font-size: 10.000000pt;">Now the big question: what now?
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<span style="font-family: 'Calibri'; font-size: 10.000000pt;">I have been fortunate enough to have established a young company of my own – I will thus be concentrating
on my career as a physiotherapist. I will always have a special interest in sport, especially cricket. But, my true
passion as a therapist has always been to help people get better, to help them heal and to see the joy when
they have regained full functionality after an injury.
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<span style="font-family: 'Calibri'; font-size: 10.000000pt;">Ever since I started my career as a physiotherapist, it has fascinated me how the physical progress has been
able to automatically enhance the mental and emotional state of the person and vice versa!! I look forward to
being involved in as many of these success stories as possible until the day my hands cannot do the work
anymore... </span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12174103405548740749noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3025282862165126749.post-57404516073572680282013-10-08T00:18:00.003-07:002013-10-08T00:18:30.628-07:00The Start of the 2013/2014 Domestic SeasonHey everyone...<br />
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Yes, cricket season is here and what a wonderful time for all of us!! The domestic season has started and we've already seen the bizhub Highveld Lions compete in the CLT20. To my teammates that represented South Africa alongside the Unlimited Titans on the world stage: bad luck boys - let's get back to winning ways in the Momentum Cup!!!<br />
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So, I get to Potchefstroom on Wednesday morning and start our training session - ready and excited to get onto the field and start the season. Surprise, surprise!!! My season will not yet start after all... I tore the same meniscus which kept me out of action for five months last year. Now, despite the fact that it is a crap feeling and as frustrating as it might be, I must really commend the medical staff at Mooimed Clinic and Discovery Medical Aid for their swift, efficient and just great service.<br />
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I got to the clinic at 11:30 in the morning, had everything organised by 12:30 and was out of surgery by 20:00.<br />
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So, this blog is not about the cricket at all, but about a very positive experience I had with modern day medical technology, efficient staff and a great surgical team. Also, I have just yet again realised how important it is in modern day sport to have all of these things in order. Like I said, it is the second time that I have had surgery on this knee and both times the time span between me getting injured and getting out of the hospital/clinic was less than 24 hours!! Added onto this, is that not once have I had to pay anything myself - I was fully covered by the medical aid. This is a great assurance in a time where the only thing you want to be thinking about is what impact this injury will have on your season, or career.<br />
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I also watched the DVD of my surgery - wow!!! Tell you what, we have moved forward in medicine when it comes to the technology... As I'm sitting watching Nadal and Djokovic beat each other up on the tennis court (Nadal himself having suffered from serious knee problems as of late...), I can only wonder how long my dad's recovery was after his knee surgery. I look at the scar on his knee and then look at the two small incisions I have and think: what the hell did they cut through in the past?!? Don't get me wrong, it's not like I am saying that surgery in the past was less efficient, or bad!! What I am saying, is that it is wonderful how people dedicate their lives to the continuous improvement and enhancement of techniques etc so that anyone can have an increased quality of life!!<br />
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I take my hat of to these people!!!<br />
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Lastly, if there was anything I learnt from this week again, it is this...<br />
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Make sure that you have your health covered. Whether you are a professional sportsman or woman, working in high risk jobs, or whether you are an ordinary guy - life does throw funny things your way whenever it wants - normally when you least expect it, or can afford it. Make sure that you have the right insurance and cover that you will need - it leaves you with a lot of re-assurance when you have the right insurance...<br />
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Health definitely is Wealth...Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12174103405548740749noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3025282862165126749.post-39204247893951054282013-07-04T06:55:00.000-07:002013-07-04T07:00:21.192-07:00Stability Training<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12174103405548740749noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3025282862165126749.post-24818023003992421402013-05-17T01:05:00.002-07:002013-05-17T01:06:37.375-07:00Re-inventing the Wheel...Good morning everyone....<br />
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So, for a while now I have been wondering about how functional we are training as sportsmen and what could be done about it.<br />
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Let me just make it abundantly clear that I am not doubting any trainer and/or therapist that I have worked with past or present. What I have been thinking of, however, derived from the fact that during my time as a therapist - I have seen to many lower limb injuries happening while nobody was near the guy injuring himself... I have been a massive supporter of the mentality of prehabilitation, instead of rehabilitation and because of this combination I have been searching for something supported by outcome based research - something tried and tested...<br />
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Yesterday I joined an institution and someone I regard as one of the better trainers currently in the country and it all started coming together. It turns out that what I have been thinking about, has been implemented into their training for some time now and has actually been around for a while now... You could imagine my relief realising that I haven't been too far off with my thinking.<br />
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As a sportsman, we seldom remain on our heels for more than a couple of seconds - in fact I sometimes wonder if you ever end up on your heels at all!!! We are always on our toes, or at least on the front part of our feet... Have you ever tried running on your heels?!?!? And how often do we do something in only one plane or one dimension - no sport I know of is one dimensional....<br />
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I've therefor been in search of a multi-dimensional, actively stabilising, explosive way of training for a while now and I think I am in the process of finding this. If you read through this, you will easily see that nothing I have said so far, has the potential of re-inventing the wheel. But, it has confirmed that what I have been searching for has been tried and tested and that it has been backed by some serious mind power for some time now!!<br />
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So, this has given me the confidence of incorporating this more and more into rehab, prehab and everyday training - so, lets hope all my questions get the answers I would like...Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12174103405548740749noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3025282862165126749.post-81116448340280327322013-05-07T05:02:00.003-07:002013-05-07T06:38:37.557-07:00Introduction to my blog...Hello everyone...<br />
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I have decided to add this blog to my site, because I felt there was a need to also give you a look into the more personal part of what I do, what I plan and not just some articles on physiotherapy. So, alongside the articles that will be available on a monthly basis (I hope...!!), I'm hoping to also give you a look at the life of a professional sportsman and physiotherapist. Thus, if you see any miss-spellings and bad grammar... Blame the auto correct on my computer and not me...<br />
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So, tomorrow will be my first month as a Private Practice Owner - a month of Liberty!!!!<br />
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When you read my story on my website, you will see that I mentioned that no book or lecture room could prepare you for the organised chaos of the real world out there. Tell you what, I think I have just realised that I have taken the next step in adulthood by becoming my own boss - what a feeling...<br />
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Yes, a great feeling it is, but one must always remember that once you become your own boss - you take on the responsibility and duty of not just a therapist.... No, you instantaneously become a manager, a financial advisor, a strategic planner and a businessman...<br />
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This month has taught me a lot - from how much work goes into getting your rooms ready for treatments, getting all your stock organised, making sure you plan right as to when you will need what in your rooms, who will be your target market, how to market... All the way through to how much patience you actually should have to keep calm when working with other people you rely on and which you have no control over... Something I have found I need to practice a little more!!!!!<br />
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All in all, through all of what has happened in the last month I must say the most forthcoming feeling<br />
has been the one of knowing that you are busy building something for yourself and for the ones that you love most and care for the most. It is very true when they say that once you have the opportunity to follow your passion by applying it in real life as your career of choice, you have won most of the battles and a big part of the war... I must also acknowledge that I wouldn't have been able to do this without the help and support of the people close to me who stood by me through all the planning,<br />
decision making and preparation...<br />
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So, I'm looking forward to sharing some of the more interesting things in my life with you through this blog - one of which is the start of our winter training program. I saw an outline of it last week... I'm going to tell you all about it next time!!!<br />
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