Oamaru Physiotherapy

02/03/2023

Just listened to a great interview on RNZ about chronic inflammation. See link below.
A silent fire: The danger of inflammation

One of our body's greatest weapons again illness and injury can also be a cause of diabetes, depression and cancer. Inflammation is sometimes an insidious force in our bodies, destroying healthy tissue without us even knowing it.

17/08/2022

The Oamaru Physiotherapy Clinic is proud to support Kelly Harvey in the Sky Tower Challenge which happens this Saturday. Kelly will join fellow firefighters to climb 51 flights of stairs with 25 kg of full kit in order to help raise money for Leukemia and Blood Cancer NZ. Fantastic effort!

28/01/2022

As we move into the Red Traffic Light system we wish to assure our patients that we are following strict hygiene and protection practices to help keep you safe. However if you would prefer to see your physiotherapist without coming into the clinic we are very happy to see you via Telehealth.

19/01/2022

Kihe Kainga, maheni mo e Komuniti Tonga oku tau fengaue’gki hoku kiliniki, ko ‘emau fakakaukau oku iate kimoutolu pehe ki homou ngaahi family ki Tonga I he taimi faingata’a ni.

To our Tongan patients and community in response to the volcanic eruption of Hunga-Tonga-Hunga-Ha'apai “Our thoughts are with you and your families back in Tonga”.

23/12/2021

We wish all of our clients and patients a happy and restful holiday period. We will be closed on the statutory dates. Look after each other and we will see you in the New Year.

Friday 24th December OPEN 8am to 12pm
Monday 27th December CLOSED
Tuesday 28th December CLOSED
Wednesday 29th December Open 8am to 5pm
Thursday 30th December OPEN 8am to 5pm
Friday 31st December CLOSED
Monday 3rd January CLOSED
Tuesday 4th January CLOSED
Wednesday 5th January Open 8am to 5pm
Thursday 6th January Open 8am to 5pm
Friday 7th January CLOSED

20/12/2021

Christmas is nearly here (and so, thankfully, is some sunshine!)

This arrived in my inbox today (courtesy of the Bradcliff Breathing Method)

How can we avoid the pre-Christmas stress mess?

Try these tips:

Plan your time. People are always important, things are sometimes important. Don't let things crowd out people.

Plug in work-free, stress-free zones during your week. Take time out (whether its 10 minutes or all Sunday afternoon), you'll find the world keeps spinning just the same without your extra worrying, and it might even seem a nicer place.

Laughter is the best toxin-free medicine.
Make sure you have a good belly laugh at least once a day, if not once an hour. It works the diaphragm a treat, and releases serotonin (a mood enhancer as well as a sleep nectar) into your system. A good bout of laughter is one of the best stress-busters. Smiling is OK too. If this is too hard, just fake smile. The body still releases all the feel good chemicals.

06/12/2021

Patients to our clinic are not required to show a vaccine pass. However we wish to keep everybody-staff and patients-safe. Please remember to stay at home and get tested if you have any of the following symptoms:
a new or worsening cough
sneezing and runny nose
a fever
a sore throat
loss of sense of smell

Remember to wear your mask and sign in.

12/10/2021

We wish to assure all of our patients that all staff in our clinic are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Here is where Waitaki stands as of several days ago. We'd love to see Waitaki and all of the Southern District meeting that 90% goal by Christmas.

11/10/2021

A very interesting post on why balance is SO important. Ability to balance on one leg with your eyes closed has been shown to be a predictor of how long you might live and how healthy you might be.

06/09/2021

We are open from Wednesday September 8! If you had an appointment cancelled over lockdown you will be contacted to make a new appointment. For anybody else who wishes to make an appointment you can call the clinic tomorrow on 03 4346750. Reception will be taking telephone calls between 10 am and 1 pm tomorrow. Please be assured we will be following strict infection control procedures. Remember when you attend your appointment that you must sign in and you must wear a mask.

Oamaru Physiotherapy Clinic is certified and audited by Health and Disability Auditing New Zealand, ensuring the practice meets the highest quality standards.

05/09/2021

We are hoping to go to Level 2 so we can see patients face to face. As soon as we know when we are able to open we will be in contact with all patients who have had their appointments cacelled over lockdown. We will update this page after 4 pm tomorrow. Hope to see you soon 😊

20/08/2021

We are still physically closed but able to help with Telehealth consults. Please call 0274 854531 to make an appointment.