Tag: Physio
Kinetics Rehab: The 3 most common injuries during lockdown…and how to...
As we all buckle in for a bit longer at home, the team at Kinetics have a bit of insight to share from previous...
HealthZone Physio: Should I be using ice or heat?
One question I get asked a lot in the clinic is whether ice or heat is appropriate for an acute injury. Given that they...
Returning to exercise post-lockdown
Alert Level 2 has meant a much bigger step back to life as we knew it before lockdown. Businesses are opening their doors again,...
How do I fix my tight hamstrings?
Tight hamstrings is a common problem we see, particularly amongst our male patients. There are many reasons this may occur; the hamstrings cross two...
Is diagnostic imaging the key to managing injuries?
This is a very common question we get in the clinic: "Do I need an X-ray / ultrasound / MRI?" Patients are often wanting...
Managing upper back pain
Pain in your upper back can be caused by many things. If you sustain an injury, it may result in a sprain to the...
HealthZone Physio: Managing tennis elbow
If you have developed pain on the outside of your elbow that seems to get worse with gripping activities, heavy lifting, pouring a heavy...
HealthZone Physio: Rest
Resting is not something Kiwis tend to be very good at. It is considered a waste of time, dramatic, soft – even though we...
HealthZone Physio: Preventing Gym Related Injuries
With a new year comes fitness-related New Year’s resolutions and a spike in gym attendance. As a proud gym bunny myself, I can tell...
HealthZone Physio: Kinesiotape
If you have been wafting around AUT Millennium (or anywhere that‘s not under a rock, really), chances are you will have seen an athlete or...
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5 Reasons Why Competition is Good (and bad) for your Child
What does the word ‘competition’ bring to mind? Is all competition a good thing? How do you distinguish between helpful competition and that which...
50 Questions Every Youth Athlete Should Ask Themselves
Asking good questions is an excellent way to assess your performance and become more in tune with what to focus on to get better.
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Implementing a set programme into your swim sessions
Training sets and fitness goals are a great way to improve your current swimming ability. More often than not, I see people swimming lap...
Weight training and cardio – together or separate?
Which should I do first - cardio or weights? Is doing cardio better than lifting weights for me? These are two questions I’ve found...
How to use fins in your swim training
When you are at the pool you might see people in the water using a range of equipment, and wonder what the benefits are...
