The Lakes Clinic

21/03/2024

19/12/2023

New Blog - Using force plates in injury management

Force plates have been used for many years in research and with elite athletes. However, more recently they have become more accessible, and are now being used

24/09/2023

On Sunday on TV One last night there was an article on concussion in Rugby League, and a very unfortunate incident here in Tauranga
Concussions can have serious health consequences including death if not managed properly. Anyone suspected of having a concussion should not return to play that day and should be monitored in their recovery by someone who understands the condition. All players need a medical clearance before returning to play sport. As different sports have different guidelines the clearance should be undertaken by a sports doctor who understands sports concussions.
See my blogs on Concussion - Part 1 - The injury & Part 2- Returning to play

Though the return to winter sport is exciting for most, it also means a number of players are going to experience injuries of some form or another. These includ

18/09/2023

Laura helping out down at Blue Rovers Football Club on the weekend. Luckily noone injured as yet

19/01/2023

If you are down the Mount beach this afternoon check out the final day of beach volleyball and say hi to Brad if you are passing the Physio tent

Finals Day at 2023 IPC Beach. Get up!

19/01/2023

New Year training camps - take care as they an have increased injury risk

A number of sports like to have training camps for their athletes in the New Year, especially before school goes back. This enables them to spend time with the

20/12/2022

Training on the sand - does it work the same as on grass?

Living in the BOP means we have a large choice of venues where we can exercise or do some training, be it inside on a court, or outside on the grass or beach. T

13/12/2022

We are open through the Holiday period, but the better option is to stay safe and enjoy the summer

04/11/2022

The start of the Australian Strength and Conditioning Conference where Hamish is catching up with the latest info

23/10/2022

Hamish has just spent the last 2 days supporting South Auckland Maori at National tournament

14/10/2022

NZ Olympic Gala dinner on Thursday night. Don't recognise this chap but think it's Brad our boss

03/10/2022

chocolate milk - the ultimate recovery food. Courtesy Science for Sport