[Physio Explained] Working as a Physiotherapist at the 2026 Winter Olympics with Dr Tim Retchford

In this episode with Tim Retchford we discuss his recent experience of working with the athletes at the 2026 Winter Olympics. We discuss:

• Key Roles of the Physiotherapist in this environment
• Working with Olympic athletes in the lead up to the Olympic Games 
• Working in a Multidisciplinary Environment
• How a Physiotherapist can enhance team rapport and dynamics
• What you can do to help break into working with elite sport

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Dr Tim Retchford is a Sports and Exercise Physiotherapist and Lecturer at Charles Sturt University, Australia. Tim coordinates and teaches the musculoskeletal subjects at Charles Sturt University along with working on research projects in partnership with University of Canberra, Snow Australia and Albury Wodonga Health. Outside of his role as a lecturer, Tim has maintained his clinical practice, particularly in elite sport as he has worked with the Australian Cross Country Ski team for the past 15+ years. 

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