Recharge Physio

21/02/2026

Air display at the Papamoa beach, just 3 mins from our clinic

19/02/2026

Oliver and Claire ran a great gluteal assessment and activation workshop last weekend.

Here is a summary of some of the exercises:

At Recharge Physio Papamoa, we believe a proper warm-up is key to preventing injury and improving performance.In this video, we take you through a simple and...

17/02/2026

Upcoming availability - book online:
https://nzappts.gensolve.com/recharge_physio

17/02/2026

A lower back pain patient with poor sitting position as a factor. A small sample of treatment

10/02/2026

Getting one of runners back in to it after a gluteal tear, ITB overuse and a niggly back.

Have a peak at a some of the treatment process

06/02/2026

Thanks all for your recommendations on Facebook !

06/02/2026

Enjoy your long weekend!

02/02/2026

10 physio tips from 10 years as a physio by Claire

1. Everyone’s different
Same injury, different body, different mind = different experience, different management.

2. Pain ≠ damage.
Pain is influenced by stress, sleep, mood, hormones and past experiences — not just injury severity.

3. Early management sets the tone for the recovery
Allow the body’s natural healing response to take place – in the first 48hrs avoid anti-inflammatories, heat, ice, alcohol. Instead focus on 7-9 below.

4. Load progressively.
Muscles, tendons and ligaments adapt best to gradual challenge over time.

5. Strength is so key.
Improves joint stability and movement control and reduces injury risk.
Adults require minimum 2x a week resistance exercise for best health outcomes.

6. People get the best outcomes when they follow our advice
Not because we’re always right! But because we get so much information about your injury by the outcome of your self-management that guides us on the next step.

7. Sleep is non-negotiable.
Growth hormone release and tissue regeneration peak during deep sleep.

8. Stress slows recovery.
It increases your pain sensitivity and delays healing. Learn calming breathing and consider addressing the causes of your stress.

9. Nutrition matters.
Protein and adequate energy are vital for tissue repair.

10. Working together gets results.
This goes for you and for us Physios.
We regularly discuss and share knowledge with each other, with your class instructor, your GP, your employer, anyone relevant, so that we can give you the best-informed management.
When you involve your personal community and/or other health practitioners – the support and approach to all aspects of your well-being can make all the difference.

As you can see – Physio and injury management is about a lot more than the pain and the structural changes. Our bodies are complex and made up of many different systems that are intertwined and affect each other.

Having consideration for all these aspects and taking care to notice what each individual needs, has undoubtedly made a huge difference in my Physiotherapy care and shown immediate results in people’s outcomes.

More about Claire at:

https://nzappts.gensolve.com/recharge_physio/clinician/details/claire_vanderpoel

31/01/2026

About Claire Vanderpoel- senior physio, surfer, traveler, nature lover

Passionate about treating the whole person

More about Claire at:

https://nzappts.gensolve.com/recharge_physio/clinician/details/claire_vanderpoel

30/01/2026

Want to activate your glutes more ?

Getting niggly hips? Poor knee tracking?

ITB issues ?

Many things can help, but first its good to understand the why...

Is it due to exercise position?

Hip joint restriction?

Fascial tightness ?

Lower back disc issue ?

Exercise selection, or more ?

We have a free workshop to help. Learn from 2 great physios what the fix for you might be.

This is Free for Recharge Physio patients, and discounted rate for ReDefined clients.

Information and booking at:

https://www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/assess-and-activate-your-glutes-with-physiotherapists-oliver-and-claire-tickets-1981658428705

28/01/2026

Weekly Wednesday catch ups

Because sometimes you need more than one head on the case