News & Advice
Practical advice from our physiotherapists on injuries, recovery and staying active, plus news from the clinic. There is no need for a referral to come and see us.
Training Hard? Make Sure You’re Recovering Smarter Marathon season is an exciting time of year, but increased training…
Physiotherapy Do I Need a GP Referral for Physiotherapy?The Short Answer: Usually No One of the most common questions we hear is: “Do I need a…
Physiotherapy Renting Recovery Equipment vs Buying: What’s Right for Your Rehab?Rehabilitation comes with plenty of decisions, and one of the first is surprisingly simple: do you rent the…
Physiotherapy How to Tell If Your Pain is Muscle, Joint, or NervePain is a remarkably unhelpful communicator. It tells you something’s wrong but never explains what or why. One…
Physiotherapy How an Onsite Gym Can Accelerate Your Physio RecoveryWhen recovering from an injury, the journey back to full strength can feel like a balancing act between…
Physiotherapy Understanding Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy: Advanced Care for Movement and RecoveryMusculoskeletal physiotherapy might not sound as specialised as it is. It often gets lumped in as “general physio,”…
Sports Injuries What is Sports Physiotherapy and Why is it Important?Sports physiotherapy is often assumed to be the domain of elite athletes, but the truth is it plays…
Acupuncture Integrating Acupuncture with Physiotherapy: A Holistic Approach to Pain ReliefPain. It’s a four-letter word that brings us all together in mutual frustration. Whether it’s a persistent backache,…
injuries Summer Injuries Unpacked: Common Issues and How Physiotherapy Can HelpSummer in New Zealand is all about embracing the outdoors, whether that’s hitting the beach, hiking through stunning…
Rehabilitation Rehabilitation for Runners: Addressing Common Running Injuries with PhysiotherapyIf you’ve ever spent time pounding the pavement or hitting the trails, you’ve probably had that sinking moment…
Physiotherapy How Physiotherapy Can Fix Your Desk Job Aches and PainLet’s face it: for most of us, a typical day at work involves a lot of sitting. Whether…
Massage How Deep Tissue Massages Can Help with Chronic PainIf you wake up every morning feeling stiff or sore, you’re not alone. In fact, 1 in 6…
“Hired an ice and compression machine from Cairnhill Physio for use after a total knee joint replacement. The machine was excellent.”
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