Paul White.  Physio and Running Movement Coach Over the past week, I've had the incredible opportunity to work closely with the Auckland U18 girls hockey team. Collaborating with these talented athletes has been a rewarding experience, but it hasn't been without its challenges. One recurring issue that a significant number of the girls have faced […]

By Liz Brookes, Pilates Instructor As a busy Mum taking time out for yourself with a regular movement practice is so important when you’re constantly taking care of others and are constantly on the go. When things get a little overwhelming during your day take a few minutes to restore your nervous system with some […]

Movement Therapy by Mira Boeyens Should I be doing yoga or pilates, is one superior over the other… and what is actually the difference between the two?  Firstly, both yoga and pilates is for everyone, from complete beginners to advanced gurus. However, there are some differences that’s noteworthy, especially if you are recovering from an […]

Calf muscle strains are one of the most common lower limb muscle injuries in addition to hamstring and groin strains. They occur commonly in sports which involve high-speed running or high volumes of running and acceleration and deceleration forces, although they can also occur in the general population with less intense activity. It is unsurprising […]

By Anna Geraets, Pelvic Health Physio There is this muscle we have that we typically don’t think about, until there is a problem (leaking, pain), or we’re considering vaginal childbirth.  So, first, what is this elusive muscle?  To make things as simple as possible, our pelvic floor has 2 layers. The superficial layer (closer to […]

Sports massage is a term often discussed and often comes with some misconceptions. It is not just for athletes but is for anyone who is active to any degree. It is often referred to as being painful, but this is not necessarily the case. So, the following are some answers to four common questions about […]

Kirsten is one of our Masters Physiotherapists, a certified Health Coach, Crossfit coach and mum of 2 girls. In this blog she’ll take you through some of the considerations for returning to running or high intensity exercise after having a baby…. Getting back to or even just starting a new exercise routine after having a […]

By Aaron Jackson, Podiatrist How do you pick the best shoe? Over the years researchers have spent a lot of time trying to figure this out. A major problem with this question is that the ‘best’ shoe is a subjective title. Ultimately, it comes down to your individual foot type and objectives. However, there are […]

We spend more time in our shoes than any other piece of clothing, and they can have the same impact on us that tyres have on our cars.

Senior Physio and Running Coach Paul White joins RNZ Afternoons with Jesse Mulligan for their Monday experts segment!