In every single treatment session, multiple times a session, we ask ourselves the question ‘what is normal’. There has been a lot of research into many different body parts to determine the answer to this question. They include anatomy studies, population studies, autopsies, radiology studies and many more. These […]
As a sports physiotherapist I love being on the side line at sports games. I love all sports, individual or team, inside or outside, men’s or women’s, contact or non-contact. But I guess the ultimate sport for multiple injuries during one game has to be a game of rugby. And […]
Why run intervals? Our bodies are extremely clever and when we place a training stress on the body, it will adapt and then improve……that’s the whole point of training right? However, If we provide the same training stimulus every session then eventually we will reach a plateau of fitness. But […]
How to maintain your body as a cyclist! This is important from an injury prevention point of view but will also make you more efficient and more comfortable on your bike. Why physios LOVE cycling as sport: Non weight bearing so great for rehab and anyone with joint or impact […]
I’m sure we are all aware of the frequent discussion regarding “goal setting” and motivation. In the rehabilitation world it is now very clear that people are motivated in different ways and things that may be important to one may not be such a focus for another. What is important […]
One month after having Zach, my 4th child, a friend asked if I would be ready in 5 more months to do a 6 hours adventure race. I was feeling well at that stage and October seemed like such a long time away. I convinced myself that it would be good to have […]
Concussion in Sport Back in Action is sponsoring Greerton Marist and Rangataua rugby club this season, which has led to some interesting coffee time discussions around concussion in sport. Concussion is recently a hot topic in high level sport across the world, especially […]
In my pre-child years when I could sleep in, drink hot coffee and have full conversations without being interrupted, I completed a marathon, a number of half ironman triathlons and one full ironman. Just about to cross the finish line in Ironman Austria 2008 I have just had […]
This week has been slightly more busy than usual but overall it has been a great one. Being a co-owner of a sports physiotherapy clinic brings a lot of meetings, supporting sports teams, supporting staff and of course treating patients. Maybe you were in the same places as me and […]
Leigh’s New ACL! Last week I was lucky enough to go and watch one of my patients having her ACL repaired. Meet Leigh….. About three months ago, Leigh was making her long awaited comeback to netball following […]
