Although we often see clients after the injury has already occurred, working preventively means that we can help you stay stronger and healthier in the future. By doing preimposed exercise stretching and warming up, you can avoid the same injury returning again – whether it’s runners knee, hamstring strain or ankle sprain.
We assess and treat different kinds of workplace injuries, helping employees get back on their feet again. With a treatment plan and timeframe in place, we’ll assist you towards a safe and sustainable recovery. We’ll also discuss which tasks are safe and suitable for you once you’re ready to return to work.
A treatment where fine needles are inserted through the skin to stimulate trigger points in the underlying fascia, muscle and connective tissues. The needle allows the physiotherapist to target very specific areas for a more immediate and effective result. Assist with pain relief, reducing inflammation, improving healing responses and relaxing muscle spasms to assist healing. This is performed in clinic by our physiotherapists qualified in dry needling.
A combination of Traditional Chinese Medicine with Western based evidence and backed by scientific research, this treatment involves the insertion of very thin acupuncture needles through the skin at specific points on the body. It can be used to treat a variety of ailments from assisting injury recovery, headache and stress management or muscle tension issues to name a few. The treatment is performed in clinic by our qualified acupuncturist.
According to research, 40% of all youth injuries are sports-related. Treating the injury right away is essential for a quick recovery. We understand that a growing body responds differently and we take that into account during our assessment. The physiotherapist at our college clinic, Te Awamutu College, have great knowledge and experience in dealing with many forms of youth injuries.
Massage is known as one of the oldest healing traditions. One of the immediate benefits of massage is a feeling of deep relaxation and calm. This occurs because massage prompts the release of endorphins, the brain chemicals that produce feelings of wellbeing. Levels of stress hormones such as adrenalin are also reduced.
Each person is unique, mentally and physically. Their learning abilities and development rates will differ from that of others. To cater for these differences, we can create a programme that is tailored to an individual’s needs and sporting requirements. An initial assessment is crucial to determine the current level of fitness and body conditioning.
We will provide a thorough assessment of your affected joint(s) and the surrounding muscles and nerves to form an accurate diagnosis. This may involve organising further tests such as x-rays and bone density scans to confirm the degree of arthritic changes. We then use a range of clinically proven techniques to relieve pain and improve mobility.
Kinesiology tape differs from other types of strapping tape in both form and function. Most types of strapping tape are non-elastic, and are wrapped tightly around an injured joint or muscle to provide rigid support and restrict movement. They can only be worn for short periods of time, after which they must be removed to restore movement.
Our on-site gym means we can offer a full package with hands-on treatment for post-surgery strengthening. During your rehabilitation, we’re in close contact with your surgeon so they can oversee and guide the whole process. Together, we formulate a plan to help you recover and return to your daily life and chosen level of activity.
Being an athlete means that you pick up your share of strains and sprains during your career. At SOAR Physio, we work effectively to ensure you’re rehabilitated and back in action as soon as possible. We can also offer advice and help design a prevention program to assist in avoiding future injuries.