Kate York

Rotations:

Rehabilitation in older persons help

• Completing comprehensive assessments for patients over 65, often admitted as unable to cope at home or following a fall.
• Working collaboratively with members of the MDT, social work, occupational therapy, dietitians, doctors and nurses to return patients to independent living

Acute Medical: Covering ED, renal and general medicine

• Completed assessment for patients presenting to ED with strokes, falls, BPPV and respiratory conditions.

• Movement screen of all new clients to the gym
• Developing exercise programs to align with the client's fitness and functional goals.
• Educated clients on proper exercise technique, reducing the risk of injury while maximizing workout effectiveness.

• Assisted a 21-year-old male with a musculoskeletal condition, focusing on stretching exercises and enhancing functional independence
• Collaborated with the patient to improve his overall well-being through targeted interventions.

• Provided comprehensive care and treatment for a wide range of acute musculoskeletal and soft tissue injuries
• Developed practical experience and gained confidence in managing diverse injuries.

• Contributed to the development of training programs for athletes, optimizing their physical performance
• Collaborated with the rowing team to enhance strength and conditioning strategies.

• Assisted the strength and conditioning team in working with the international Chinese women's rowing team during their training camp
• Developed land-based training programs for athletes who later represented New Zealand on the international stage.

• Conducted comprehensive analysis of game footage, providing valuable insights to the coaching staff
• Supported performance evaluations and contributed to player development strategies.