No matter what phase of life you're in, we care about your recovery from injury both physically . (Only applies if home delivery is included in your package), www.geelongadvertiser.com.au/subscriptionterms, www.geelongadvertiser.com.au/connectedterms, Subscriber-only newsletters straight to your inbox, Todays Paper, a digital replica of the newspaper, SuperCoach Plus for stats, analysis, tips and more. I did probably all the wrong things and I was constantly injured., And Torino 2006 was really the tipping point for me where Id had success, I was ranked number two in the world, I had won a bunch of world cup podiums and I knew I could be the best in the world, I just didnt have the how.. She is of Greek-Cypriot and Italian descent. From then on, you can then use Sign In with Google to access your subscription and Google will do the billing for the subscription and process your payments. She flew high in the air, performed a full-twisting somersault, then a double-twisting somersault, and then another single-twisting somersault, pulling off a mind-boggling manoeuvre in the air that seemed to last an eternity. People ask me, how do you come back from something like that? In all my years as an athlete, there hasnt been an experience I could compare it to. He wasnt the kind of guy who would naturally goof around and play with kids, let alone babies, as my brothers would, so it was such a beautiful moment to see him become a dad for the first time and to see him fall in love with our son the moment he was bornas did I. Especially us small businesses, sometimes were operating among larger businesses with more resources, more cash. In a relaxation state with no distractions around you imagine your future self, your future business, your future life, whatever you are focusing on, she explained. At the beginning of 2017, Lassila returned to competition in a bid to return to the Winter Olympics for 2018. Sitting in Turin with a bag of ice on her knee, her leg and dreams shattered, Lassila had a thought. SmartCompany is the leading online publication in Australia for free news, information and resources catering to Australias entrepreneurs, small and medium business owners and business managers. I love yoga and surfing or getting some me time in nature. Gemma Peanuts two year (in)fertility journey, Matty and Sarah Fahd of TMRW Kids on building a brand with purpose, By Billies Charlotte Palardis on how building her brand helped her reconnect with herself, Behind The Brand: Carolina Lifestyle by Carolina Giraldo, Growbrights Natalie Norman is on a mission to make families sleep like babies, Behind the brand: When two best friends make baby carrier magic, Meet Liv and Lisa, the brains behind Nourishing Bubs, Amazing Grace: How Grace Brennans Buy From The Bush movement changed the way we shop. I was also still competing as a full time athlete, so there was a lot going on in that time of life! I wanted to achieve my potential, I wanted to reach all those goals and knew that perhaps I needed to change something. BodyICE has played an integral part in Lydias recovery and management of all kinds of injury, helping her reach the pinnacle of her sport. This option is only available where expressly indicated with the offer. Lydia decided to design and develop BodyICE A range of ice packs that are easy to travel with, offer compression and mobility and service any joint or area on the body. If youre lucky enough to have a trauma-free birth like mine was, you have the option of going and staying there instead of the usual hospital ward. That sets me up for a good day. BodyICE was designed by Lydia Lassila, aerial skiing Olympic Champion, after a devastating knee injury at the 2006 Winter Olympics in Torino, Italy. In fact, he did not have that natural paternal instinct. But the skills that I learnt, to compartmentalise, were to say, no, Im going to deal with you later. Payment will be charged to your Google Account. Lydia had suffered from low back pain, dating back to 2002 with an L4/5 facet injury. Holding on to the vision you have for yourself, whether it is in sport or business, was one of the key lessons Lassila shared at the event in Geelong. New customers only. I compete for Australia from time to time and Ive just finished project managing a house build. When Lydia Lassila won the women's aerials title at the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics, Australia's gold rush was showing no signs of ever stopping. Torino would have been Lassilas second Olympics, and going into the event, she was ranked number two in the world. Life, its not one-dimensional, she said. Our Woman and Kids range followed in 2015 after (again) my own experience with childbirth and breastfeeding, and then having toddlers running wild and on the loose! Lydia's pelvic and gluteal muscles were also weakened and sluggish to fire. In business I basically wanted to replace the option of frozen peas when someone gets injured and help them recover from their injuries, she said. BodyICE has played an integral part in Lydia's recovery and management of all kinds of injury, helping her reach the pinnacle of her sport. Lydias pelvic and gluteal muscles were also weakened and sluggish to fire. I never set out to inspire other people, but, its a nice bonus to have done so. This medal was also the second gold for an Australian in the aerials at all Winter Olympic Games, after Alisa Camplin in 2002. I dont think having children really changed how I operated my business, but it did inspire my next line of products in BodyICE Woman and BodyICE Kids. Australia was embarking on a unique programme of transforming ex-gymnasts into aerial skiers and I was selected and offered a chance for a new beginning. We use cookies and similar technologies to provide the best experience on our website. My dad always ran his own construction company, he always had his own business, so for me, it was never ever a big deal at all. Lydia Lassila (ne Ierodiaconou) was born 17 January 1982[3] in Melbourne, Australia. Sure, there was a whole range of functional carriers out there, but where were the fashionable ones? Physiotherapy. So I was pretty determined to get rid of that first line of stock, so I could be proud of the next one with a nice, new logo.. Her score for the aerial was 72.12. Other than me being pregnant, it was business as usual. When I think back, I dont know how I managed the load of all three of these major roles. Lassilas vision as an athlete was clear: she wanted to be the best female aerial skier that ever lived. Hell, Im an elite athlete! She is a born acrobat who quickly took to gymnastics, "consumed" by the idea of becoming an Olympian. Can I put my subscription or membership on hold? Lassila had ruptured her anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and undergone knee reconstruction surgery in June 2005, only to have her knee collapse again during the qualifying round for the 2006 Winter Olympics in Torino, Italy. Renewals occur unless cancelled in accordance with the full Terms and Conditions. Many Australians would know the 35-year-old Melbourne-born athlete from her triumphs representing Australia in aerial skiing in four Winter Olympics. SmartCompany acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the many nations across Australia, and pay our respect to Elders past and present. Argghhh engorgement! After a well earned break traveling the world, I fell pregnant in August 2010. Our team physio had heard of Trish and suggested if anyone could help me, it would be her., Trish conducted a thorough and expert interview, examination of Lydias spine and movement patterns, and analysis of aerial skiing demands. It was, she admits, a low point. She will remain a role model for future generations of Australian aerial skiers. Lydia Lassila grabs her knee after she crashed at the 2006 Winter Olympics (AP Photo/Peter Dejong) Source: AAP I was pretty emotionally scarred, mentally, and physically. Olympic and Specialist Sports Physiotherapist Trish Wisbey-Roth (founder of the Bounce Back spinal strength and stability system) lead us through a case study of Olympic champion Lydia Lassila. However, taking inspiration from compatriots and teammates Jacqui Cooper and Alisa Camplin, both of whom have suffered similar knee injuries, the then 24-year-old Lassila vowed to return to the sport when she recovered. Sure, you know, I was. Well, we need to make sure youre getting the right recovery, youre doing the right rehab exercises, youre not over-training, youre sticking to the plan., I had to remind myself to be smart and to not take any unnecessary risks on a daily basis and that was really different to the approach I had before, which was hope for the best.. But in her words, my Olympics were over, just like that, for another four years after the blow to her knee. It was a great buzz after winning the gold medal. I love working from home or wherever my laptop is and the lifestyle that provides. And I got rubber, but it was screen printed and so every time you stretched the neoprene fabric, my logo would crack into pieces. She returned to the World Cup circuit this season winning an astounding 3 out of 6 events, and has qualified for her fifth Olympic Games, which will be held in PyeongChang, South Korea in February 2018.What an inspiration! Truly. Right now, Im going to go back to future Lydia, the Lydia that I want to be, the one thats going to nail these next two jumps and come home with Olympic gold. BodyICE creator and founder, Lydia Lassila worked closely with Jeffrey . Her mother is Italian and her father Cypriot. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. We often find ourselves filling every waking moment with activity, thinking that this is the only way to get ahead. I have since expanded this range to include sustainable street-style activewear, made from hemp. I always tell them I am an ordinary person just trying to do extraordinary things while believing that if you want something enough, youll find a way to make it happen. We offer services to Medicare EPC patients, where a valid GP referral is provided. I was afraid. Alicia Galaz, left, and Libby Adame. It was great at the time (to have so much support) but in hindsight, it didnt matter how many people I had sitting and advising around a boardroom tablenothing could prepare me for motherhood or the journey that was about to begin. We have a new online booking system that is available on our website. RRP: $29.95. I needed to work smarter.". My story is over and thats OK. Im ready for it," she said philosophically after the event. Our aim was to have a natural birth as it would most likely mean a quicker recovery time; we worked hard on having that outcome. As usual, it wasnt difficult to decide what I wanted, but coming up with a plan as to how was going to be more challenging. SAVE 38% when you lock in for the first 12 months when compared to the above offer. It is amazing what you can achieve by opening up that dialogue and asking the right questions, [such as], how did you do it? Im having this issue at the moment, what would you do in this situation? she said. Fractures. She was in second position after the first jump of the final, before posting the highest scoring second round jump. I then chose the best one and placed an order. I was figuring everything out as I went along, I certainly had no business plan. Any of the bones in or around the knee can be fractured. But more on that shortly. 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Factbox on Australia's Lydia Lassila who won the gold medal in the women's freestyle . But Grace Brennan knew there was so much more nuance to the situation. I broke new ground and became the first woman to perform the quad twisting triple, a trick only men have mastered. Its so important to just be able to focus on one thing and do it well., I often say blowing my knee out twice in six months was the best thing that could have happened to me and I wouldnt really change a thing. I wanted success so badly but didnt understand the concept of delayed gratification, of about waiting and trusting the process, and setting a really clear plan in place to achieving these goals, she said. Complete your Rehabilitation; Meet The Team; Careers; Services. Glint of gold takes Lydia through the pain barrier. In episode 131 of The Physical Performance Show Brad Beer has a conversation with Lydia Lassila, OAM - 5x AUS Olympian, Olympic Champion Aerial Skier. I just didnt want to overdo it or jeopardise my babys health in any way, so I tried to take it easy and enjoy the last few weeks of my pregnancy. The years leading up to the 2006 Turin Games were punctuated with injuries, and with victories, including a series of three consecutive first places in 2004-2005. Lassila had ruptured her anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and undergone knee reconstruction surgery in June 2005, only to have her knee collapse again during the qualifying round for the 2006 Winter Olympics in Torino, Italy. I needed to ice my knee constantly to help with the swelling, pain and inflammation, and couldnt find a product that would stay in place and stay cold, Lydia explains. About. The most commonly broken bone in the joint is the patella or kneecap . Then tragedy struck another high-profile Australian sport star and made Lydia reassess. She hasn't looked back since. So I was expecting this nicely sewn-on label to come back on the neoprene straps. With her fashion brand, Carolina Lifestyle, forced to close its nine retail stores in Sydney and Melbourne, Carolina describes the arrival of COVID as if someone had turned the tap off. If there was a minor hiccup, you could easily adjust. I also try to compartmentalise as best as I can and just focus on one thing at a time. I pushed my own boundaries, leaving me with no regrets. The same year, in November, she explained: "I contemplated coming back in April and May. It definitely did for freestyle aerial skier and 2010 gold medal Olympic champion Lydia Lassila, who, after suffering major ruptured knee injuries and undergoing surgery and recovery in 2005 and 2006, was struck by a big idea. ! Cue inspo for BodyICE Woman. I was balancing this bag of ice, a shopping bag of ice on my knee between two chairs, and it was leaking and slipping all over the place. I never saw starting a business as a risk because up until that point, I never had a job before, other than being an athlete. Working in co-operation with the physios that travel with the Aerial ski team, Trish was able to put in place a specific and progressive exercise and movement re-education program for Lydia, utilising the principles of the BounceBack spinal stability program. I got my first order in and it clinched the importance of communicating the finer details to manufacturers. 2023, BodyICE Australia. Lassila has always run BodyICE remotely, largely from a single laptop, as her training schedule means spending large amounts of time overseas. The beauty of having a digital subscription or membership is that it travels with you. We hate spam, but from time to time, we'll let you know first about new products and special promos! That goes for business-related tasks as well as home/family-related tasks as theres always so much to do, and Im always a little too optimistic on what I think I can achieve in a day! Triage number: 1300 IM HURT. Id put it down to the selfish athlete in me. It will for a long time. Out of pocket expenses for Medicare EPC services may apply. Australian Lydia Ierodiaconou suffered an Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) rupture during training in June 2005. He knew I wanted to get back to elite sport, so we took a measured approach on how we would be able to achieve that. No cancellations during the first 12 months. But while sitting in the Olympic village in Torino, nursing an injured knee, she recognised the seeds of her business. Free to sign up. I had lost all confidence; the pain had withered away the supporting muscles in my back and core not to mention my spirit. Please call 1800 070 535. Our Privacy Policy includes important information about our collection, use and disclosure of your personal information (including to provide you with targeted advertising based on your online activities). Lydia pulled off one almighty aerial display in a heart stopping finals performance to clinch the gold. ", The Australian champion pursued another goal in her career: perform tricks that no other woman had attempted, innovate and push the boundaries. The product was fantastic I just hadnt got the finished product with my logo on it, which is a pretty important part, I suppose. Twelve months out from the defence of her 2010 Winter Olympic Gold medal at the 2014 Sochi games, Lydias Olympic campaign and career was at a crisis point due to debilitating low back pain. Jeffrey Hodges is the creator of Sportsmind, the most sophisticated mental and emotional skills training program world-wide. Four years later, after becoming a mother, Lydia defended her title at the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics winning Bronze and becoming the first woman ever to compete a quad-twisting triple somersault, cementing her in the history books as one of the aerial skiings greats. THE CORE: Why its important and why clinical reformer at MY PHYSIO GESAC can improve it! Lassila, now 28, had already undergone a radical knee reconstruction after rupturing her anterior cruciate ligament in 2005 and was unsure after her injury at Turin whether she wanted to put . "That's when destiny opened up before me, and a new challenge was presented - one that would change my life forever. Having a vision for success is one thing. Without those things, I get pretty moody! It was so precious, so intimate to finally meet our surprisingly blond little boy. She added: "Im realistic. He was born by caesarean two weeks later and was immediately given open-heart surgery. Powered by Shopify. Should you tell anyone about it? Having gone so high and so big, the Australian landed on the back of her skis and fell backwards onto the snow. When Id catch a side profile of myself in the mirror Id just about fall over in shock. From design, to getting samples in, to shipping inventory, to warehouse management, then to sales and marketing, I didnt really know anything about that kind of stuff. While it was all new for me, it was also new for Late and Im sure he didnt know what to expect. Thats where a strong team comes into play another lesson Lassila is taking from her career as a professional athlete and applying to business. About six months before the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin, Italy, Lassila injured her knee. The product was fantastic I just hadnt got the finished product with my logo on it, which is a pretty important part, I suppose. Get 10% off your first order. We chose KaiKais great-grandmother was Kaija (pronounced Kay-ya), so we chose his name because of that connection. Multitasking is too overwhelming! But over the past 10 years, Lassila has also been steadily building her own business, wholesaling and retailing remedial heat and ice packs. COVID Update: My Physio GESAC and Brighton Open for Essential Treatment! Lassila said her family pleaded with her to stop competing and a lot of people wrote me off as well. And all of a sudden, predictions for the aerials competition at PyeongChang 2018 were up in the air. Any Questions? It was a remarkable turnaround for the 28 year old who four years ago seriously considered quitting the sport after a knee injury at the 2006 Games. Related ArticlesGemma Peanuts two year (in)fertility journeyMatty and Sarah Fahd of TMRW Kids on building a brand with purposeBy Billies Charlotte Palardis on how building her brand helped her reconnect with herself. After purchase, this subscription may be managed in your Google Account Settings. Founder of Growbright, Natalie Norman, was born into the sleep industry, her family owning one of the biggest mattress manufacturing companies in Australasia. But then she needed to land! AFTERPAY AVAILABLE. But Lydia smiled, blew kisses to the crowd, then hugged her Belarussian friend Alla Tsuper, 30 years old and a fellow mother, who was due to be crowned Olympic champion. "Its the nature of the beast. We all know that. Career Highlights Olympic Winter Games 2010 - Gold, Vancouver Olympic Winter Games 2002 - Eighth, Salt Lake City Of course Ive felt better! I was struggling with a knee injury and had ACL surgery in 2005, and then again in 2006 after re-injuring it while competing at the Winter Olympics. The double Olympic medallist then took a two-year break and became a mother for the second time. [5] She is married to Lauri Lassila,[1] a Finnish former professional freestyle skier, whose career included placing 2nd in moguls at the FIS Freestyle Skiing World Championships in 1999. But all planning aside, I dont think any mother is ever fully prepared for childbirth and what your body is going to experience during that process. "From a young age, I was certain of what I wanted. It forced me to stop and think outside the world of being an athlete. Away from the sporting arena, Lydia is a mother of two boys. ', but it was also exciting that I had the drive to keep going." Undeterred from the injury and trauma to her knee in 2006, Lydia bounced back and won Gold in the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics. "[After that], I realised I didnt need to work harder. And to set an example for future generations, she added: "It's been a wild ride, to bring the boys along and have them at training camps. The Treatment We recognise that their sovereignty has never been ceded. Just fill out the fields below and we'll send your friend a link to this article along with a message from you. And it didnt end there her babies becoming active kids presented Lydias next BodyIce exploit called BodyICE Kids (I have a feeling she has many more to come! This I will always be proud of," she explained. MYPHYSIO GESAC is a purpose-built, state of the art clinic located in a unique sporting hub, that boasts a highly experienced team of practitioners and a wide range of services. Lassila went on to compete at the Vancouver Winter Olympics, winning gold, and again at the Sochi games in 2014. See www.geelongadvertiser.com.au/subscriptionterms for full details. I was pretty frustrated anyway so I picked up this shopping bag of ice and Ive thrown it on the floor and said, someone should make a decent bloody ice pack that doesnt leak and slip all over the place. Trish Wisbey-Roth is known for her expertise in the management and treatment of musculoskeletal problems in which she has an emphasis on spinal stabilisation (cervical and low-back) and functional progression of core stability. She completed a bachelor's degree in Applied Science (Human Movement) at RMIT University. It will be cemented into the history books as a gutsy, bold and progressive moment in aerial skiing history. Following the birth we were able to then go and spend four days in the Park Hyatt where they have a whole floor dedicated as a maternity ward. We promise not to clutter your inbox. Lassila defies the odds after gut-wrenching injury After landing awkwardly during qualifying at the 2006 Torino Winter Olympic Games and re-injuring her allograft knee, Lydia Lassila considered . So in sport, if there was a component that an athlete, a technical skill they were doing better than me, if I felt comfortable enough, Id go and ask them, hey, what do you feel when you are doing this certain skill? Or if I wasnt comfortable, I would get the video of them and I would slo-mo it and break their technique down, take what I liked out of it and make it my own., NOW READ:Data startup Fusion Sport secures $3 million for platform supporting 90% of elite Aussie athletes, including AFL premiers West Coast Eagles, NOW READ:Got brand goals? Childbirth, subsequent vaginal swelling and breastfeeding presented Lydia with her next problem to solve. So I need to make sure Ive got a good team in place so that when Im out for training, I know my kids are well looked after, I can go out there and focus 100% on the job. Lydia Lassila, a 31 year old elite aerial skier, presented to us in March 2013 with multiple musculoskeletal issues. Finding the time to get everything done! Each payment, once made, is non-refundable, subject to law. As Lassila worked through her recovery and began to set her sights on competing again in the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, Canada, she worked with Hodges on using the concept of future self, which she described as a really powerful mental skill and training tool. I was pretty down in the dumps, pretty shattered and miserable at that point in time and my knee ballooned up and it was swollen, it was quite alien-like, she said. With time off her skis in rehabilitation and recovering from surgery, Lydia became frustrated with the inefficiency of current cold therapy products on the market that leaked, slipped and were not cold enough. "Thats when destiny opened up before me, and a new challenge was presented one that would change my life forever. Lassila made her comeback to World Cup competition 16 months later in China in December 2007, collecting a silver medal in her first event. Winninggold allowed me the opportunity to share my story with a wider audience, and people could know who I really was; I wasnt hidden behind a ski mask any more on some remote mountain top. Gold in Vancouver 2010, Bronze in Sochi 2014. That person for me was the Lydia that had won the Olympic gold medal; the Lydia that was jumping to the same quality and standard as the men; the Lydia that broke those world records.. How do stay healthy and injure-free, lets break that one down. I also met, on a number of occasions, with coaches and support staff from other sports where athletes had returned as mums, in order to gain an insight into what to expect when returning to elite sport as a mother. The 36-year-old has achieved it all over the past two decades and despite the initial disappointment of missing the PyeongChang final, there is no doubt her legacy will live on in Australian sporting history. Fortunately, Peter understood exactly what I was trying to do and was very supportive. At the peak of her powers, Lassila was one of two Aussies to strike gold that week, following snowboarder Torah Bright, who won the women's half-pipe just six days earlier. Ultimately, I love the freedom of being an entrepreneur. [7] Lassilas' prior jumps were scored at 95.76 and 99.22.[1]. After seeking the clarification and advice of several peak bodies, we are pleased to advise that My Physio GESAC and Brighton are open for essential treatment Under the current lockdown, Physiotherapy services can now be delivered face-to-face for essential Musculoskeletal & Sport Injury Management, GLA:D Program for Hip and Knee Osteoarthritis, Improve your CORE with Clinical Reformer classes, NEW Online Booking System Book at your convenience Physiotherapy and Allied Health Services. She later spent 16 months away from the sport rehabiliting after another knee injury picked up at the 2006 .