Tag: Physiotherapy
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...
Why and when you should be deep water running
Deep Water Running is upright paddling in water too deep to touch the bottom, while wearing a floatation belt to help you remain buoyant....
How to delay getting a knee joint replacement
It may be that you have already been told that you will need a knee joint replacement, or it might be that you fear...
The forgotten muscles
Even if you are a regular Gym attendee, there is still a good-to-fair chance that while you are working some important muscles in your...
Musculoskeletal chest pain
If you are experiencing pain in your chest and any form of medical emergency can be ruled out, it might be musculoskeletal. Here are...
A pain in the backside
A pain in the buttock can be exactly that – a pain in the butt. It can interfere with exercise, sleep and hobbies, and...
Preparing for school and club sport
Now that school and club sports teams trainings and games are gearing up again, what can your young athletes do to better prepare for...
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 to work from home ergonomically
After four and a half weeks of lockdown, and even as we move into Alert Level Three, figuring out how to work from home...
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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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Lessons from A Silver Fern
Guest Contribution: Anna Harrison - New Zealand Netballer.
Another big year of Northern Mystics and New Zealand Silver Fern Netball commitments has come to an...
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...
