Why did you want to become a Physiotherapist?
I was always very keen on sports when I was growing up and sustained a fair share of injuries in the process. On each occasion I visited my physio for these injuries and was fascinated that he could do a few tests and tell me exactly what the problem was and how to fix it. It was the combination of the problem solving and sports that excited me initially and the more I learnt about physiotherapy the more I understood how big a difference they can make to peoples day to day lives. The desire to help people came naturally to me with my dad being a psychologist and my mother a nurse and so, with all these things together, it became clear to me physiotherapy was the career path I would pursue.
Favourite stretch? TFL (tensor fascia lata) stretch
Favourite song that picks you up? My happiness by Powderfinger
I was always very keen on sports when I was growing up and sustained a fair share of injuries in the process. On each occasion I visited my physio for these injuries and was fascinated that he could do a few tests and tell me exactly what the problem was and how to fix it. It was the combination of the problem solving and sports that excited me initially and the more I learnt about physiotherapy the more I understood how big a difference they can make to peoples day to day lives. The desire to help people came naturally to me with my dad being a psychologist and my mother a nurse and so, with all these things together, it became clear to me physiotherapy was the career path I would pursue.
Favourite stretch? TFL (tensor fascia lata) stretch
Favourite song that picks you up? My happiness by Powderfinger
| Favourite way to spend the weekend? By far the best way to spend a weekend is to load up all my surfing and windsurfing gear and head off to Marion Bay on the York Peninsular with a bunch of mates. There's nothing better than being around a campfire having a laugh after a big day on the water. |  |
Favourite holiday destination?
It changes every year; as a sharpie sailor each year I head to a different state to compete in the national championships. It really doesn't matter where we go for the nationals because it's guaranteed to be the most enjoyable event of the year. Each nationals involves 7 races over 10 days with around 120-180 competitors from every state. What I love most about sailing sharpies is the combination of high level competition during the races and the comradery between the sailors afterwards. Whether it's Sydney, Hobart or a country town in Victoria, all the sailors will head out together after racing, socialise and have an awesome time.
Have you always lived in SA?
I was born in Melbourne and lived there for 10 years until my family decided to move to Adelaide where my mother grew up. I spent the remainder of my life in Adelaide where I went to school at Sacred Heart College.
Sporting teams that you follow? Adelaide Crows (AFL), Glenelg Tigers (SANFL), Adelaide 36ers (NBL), Adelaide Strikers (Big Bash Cricket), LA Lakers (NBA), Pittsburgh Penguins (NHL), Cleveland Browns (NFL)
It changes every year; as a sharpie sailor each year I head to a different state to compete in the national championships. It really doesn't matter where we go for the nationals because it's guaranteed to be the most enjoyable event of the year. Each nationals involves 7 races over 10 days with around 120-180 competitors from every state. What I love most about sailing sharpies is the combination of high level competition during the races and the comradery between the sailors afterwards. Whether it's Sydney, Hobart or a country town in Victoria, all the sailors will head out together after racing, socialise and have an awesome time.
Have you always lived in SA?
I was born in Melbourne and lived there for 10 years until my family decided to move to Adelaide where my mother grew up. I spent the remainder of my life in Adelaide where I went to school at Sacred Heart College.
Sporting teams that you follow? Adelaide Crows (AFL), Glenelg Tigers (SANFL), Adelaide 36ers (NBL), Adelaide Strikers (Big Bash Cricket), LA Lakers (NBA), Pittsburgh Penguins (NHL), Cleveland Browns (NFL)
Physiotherapist Thomas Alder works full time at Marion Physiotherapy. For more information on Thomas please click here or to make an appointment please call the clinic on 08 82967594.
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