DR KATE BALDWIN (PhD)
- Bachelor of Physiotherapy
- Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science
- Dissertation: The influence of concurrent strength and endurance training on cycling and running economy in long-distance triathletes
Completing a double degree in Physiotherapy and Exercise and Sport Science was an easy decision for me as it fuelled my passion for studying exercise and anatomy. Since graduating in 2013, I have enjoyed working in private practice with the goal of ‘bridging the gap’ between sports science and physiotherapy by prescribing exercise as medicine. I am passionate about promoting and encouraging physical activity, particularly strength training for all individuals.
I believe the key to success in athlete performance and health is looking at each individual in a holistic approach including both physical and psychological aspects. I thoroughly enjoy doing this through both my roles at Endurance Movement and teaching and researching at university. My passion for strength training inspired me to complete my PhD titled “The influence of concurrent strength and endurance training on cycling and running economy in long-distance triathletes.”
My specialty areas of physiotherapy and sports science are:
Strength and conditioning: The completion of strength training can significantly improve sporting performance and effectively decrease injury occurrence as well as provide numerous health benefits. I enjoy creating personalised strength and conditioning programs to meet each individuals needs and goals and remove the fear of lifting heavy weights.
Female specific strength and conditioning and return to running: Working alongside our pelvic health physiotherapist, I enjoy helping women return to sport post-partum or after any pelvic floor/women’s health issues. I also love encouraging and supporting women to feel confident and empowered lifting weights.
Training load management: Incorrect loading is one of the key factors contributing to injuries in athletes and the general population. Through carefully structured training loads and considerations to all aspects of the athlete’s life including nutrition, sleep, stress, workload and other areas, performance and injury prevention can be optimised.
Injury management: similarly to above, injuries happen for a variety of reasons, including both physical and psychological stresses. I believe every injury needs to be managed differently depending on the individuals lifestyle and goals.
Bikefit: with both an injury prevention and performance aspect, I enjoy working alongside Nick to help athletes stay injury free during cycling whilst optimising performance.
When I am not working, you'll fine me spending time with my little boys, Leo & Kai, or my fur baby, Beau!
Other information:
- PhD: The influence of concurrent strength and endurance training on cycling and running economy in long-distance triathletes
- Research interests: strength training, injury prevention, exercise physiology, training load management, relative energy deficiency in sport (RED-S)
- Double degree: Bachelor of Physiotherapy & Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science
- Lecturer of Exercise and Sport Science – University of Notre Dame, Fremantle
- Units co-ordinated/lectured: Nutrition for Health and Physical Activity, Exercise Physiology for Special Populations, Anatomy and Physiology of the Neuromusculoskeletal System, Human Growth and Development, Exercise Physiology, Neurological and Neuromuscular Rehabilitation, Staff fitness, Physiology of Training and Environmental Extremes
Physiotherapy Running Injuries Level 1
Strength and Conditioning Coach
Retul Certified Bike Fitter
Publications:
Luckin, K. M., Badenhorst, C. E., Cripps, A. J., Landers, G. J., Merrells, R. J., Bulsara, M. K., & Hoyne, G. F. (2018). Strength Training in Long-Distance Triathletes: Barriers and Characteristics. J Strength Cond Res. doi:10.1519/JSC.0000000000002716
Luckin, K. M., Badenhorst, C. E., Cripps, A. J., Landers, G. J., Merrells, R. J., Bulsara, M. K., Hoyne, G. F. (2019). The reliability of physiological responses obtained during a simulated long distance triathlon laboratory test. J Sci Cycling, 8 (25 - 32). doi:10.28985/1920.jsc.05
Baldwin, K. M., Badenhorst, C. E., Cripps, A. J., Landers, G. J., Merrells, R. J., Bulsara, M. K., Hoyne, G. F. (2020). A 26-week strength training intervention improves economy in triathletes during a simulated triathlon. Int J Sport Physiol doi:10.1123/ijspp.2020-0170
Baldwin, K. M., Badenhorst, C. E., Cripps, A. J., Landers, G. J., Merrells, R. J., Bulsara, M. K., & Hoyne, G. F. (2021). Strength training for long distance triathletes: theory to practice. Strength Cond J doi:10.1519/SSC.0000000000000660