Entries by physio

Our thoughts on ‘iHunch’

There have been a couple of stories in the media over last few days about ‘iHunch’ or ‘text neck’, talking about how physiotherapists are seeing an increase in patients presenting with neck and upper-back issues related to the use of cellphones and other handheld devices. Little research has been done into the impact of handheld […]

Physiotherapy for children with autism

Physiotherapists working with children in New Zealand follow a model of Family-Centred care – working in partnership with the child and family with their goals, within their home, preschool, and school environment. The approach to supporting a child with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) frequently involves many specialists working together in a multidisciplinary team, which can […]

Benefits of exercising outdoors this winter

The weather’s getting colder and sometimes it’s hard to fight the urge to rug up in front of the tv with a mug of hot chocolate. Sure, there’s nothing wrong with having a little downtime once in a while, but it’s important you don’t let the cold weather stop you from getting your dose of […]