Lindsay and I were the physiotherapists for Greerton Marists Premier and Development rugby teams this season. We had an awesome season which has just finished with an intense game in the premier semi-finals against Te Puna. Throughout the season we had a variety of injuries across both teams however, one that […]
We get asked on many occasions if an injection would help for tennis elbow. People ask this because, historically it has been provided as the main treatment. Often an injection offers good short-term pain relief, or the patient’s friends have had this done. However, are we doing far more harm […]
In our physiotherapy clinics in Tauranga acupuncture is another treatment option during a session and we usually use it alongside traditional physiotherapy treatments. Acupuncture is originally based on Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) but over the last 10 years or so has become almost a normal treatment option in many physiotherapy […]
Shinae is one of our up and coming local athletes based in Mount Maunganui. She has been playing water polo since she was 10 years old. She spent two years in the Under 12 water polo programme with Tauranga Water Polo Club and managed to make the B team in […]
What is Physio? And Why BIA? What happens on the first assessment? History of Injury One of the most important things we do on your initial assessment session is make sure we have a thorough knowledge of your injury; how it happened, how it feels […]
BPPV We have noticed in the clinic lately that a lot more patients are coming in complaining of vertigo or dizziness. CAUSES There are many problems that can cause dizziness but one very common cause is calcium crystals stuck in your inner ear (also known as Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo – […]
