Tennis Elbow, or Lateral Epicondylitis, is a common complaint associated with pain on the outter regions of the elbow. Why is the injury called tennis elbow? In this blog we help you understand the cause of your injury and what physios can do to help reduce your symptoms and safely return you to fucntion or play.
Read MoreSetting up a home office can pose its challenges without the correct equipment as such in your office. We have a few tips for you when you are settign up your work station at home.
Read MoreThe age-old term of the “warm-up” is something that every sporting individual takes part in at some stage of their life. Does it really matter if we warm? The simple answer is YES, there is evidence to show that undertaking a warm-up can improve range of motion, muscle excitability and prevent muscle tears and joint injury.
Read MoreLower back pain is one of the most common conditions we see in the clinic every week and it is an issue that affects up to 80% of us at some point during our lifetime. Pain can vary from mild to severe which at times can be associated with numbness and/or pins and needles. They have a comprehensive understanding of anatomy, movement patterns, stages of tissue healing, and graded exercise therapy to safely and effectively guide your recovery.
Read MoreAchilles tendinopathy can affect anyone from a pro to your everyday athlete. Common symptoms include pain and stiffness in the tendon affecting your daily function. Physio’s can diagnose and help you manage your pain by releasing local musculature and prescribing specific exercises to load the tendon. Traditional rest have been proven to slow the recovery process.
Read MoreFalls can happen to any one at anytime. 30-60% of people fall in New Zealand and this increases with age; of these 10-20% will end up in hospital with a fracture which severely affects and individuals quality of life. There is a quick checklist you can use to assess your falls risk and things physios can do to help reduce this.
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