Success Stories

James Cracknell - Rowing

Double Olympic Gold Medallist Sydney 2000, Athens 2004

Psychology

Twelve weeks before the Athens Olympics, James suffered a stress fracture of the rib and was referred to Britt Tajet Foxell, the OMI Psychologist, by the OMI doctor. Despite his initial scepticism, James eventually made the appointment and discussed his condition. After 14 years of rowing on the rig... read more>>>

Dave Smith - Bobsleigh

 

Rehabilitation

In 2005 Dave suffered from Unexplained Under Performance Syndrome (UPS), forcing him to miss that season and the Olympic Games. After 6months rest he started light training before he started to experience problems with old injuries. At that point he was referred to the OMI for a residential rehabilitation programme.

Dave spent 4 weeks in 2006 working with t... read more>>>

Karen Harewood - Athletics

You may remember the race when Karen, running in the World Indoors in Birmingham, fell and fractured her femur, screaming in agony as she ... read more>>>

Mark Asquith - Sailing

Intensive Treatment and Rehabilitation

Olympic sailor Mark Asquith was involved in a serious road traffic accident in November 2004. He sustained horrific injuries; two fractured collar bones, three fractured ribs, two fractured heel bones, fractured left tibia (lower leg) and a compound fracture of the left femur (thigh bone).

Following reconstructive surgery Mark unfortu... read more>>>

 
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