Kauri Physio Ltd

You may have noticed that our director and physiotherapist Tamsin Mafi is away from the clinic this week.
Thats because she is over in Fiji supporting our defence force for a 7's game.
A great office for the week by the looks of this photo

Did you know this group is available to support anyon suffering from a brain injury.

Palmerston North Brain Injury Coffee Group this Thursday ☕

Coming up! March is Brain Injury Awareness Month in New Zealand.
We will put a calendar up soon of events we are running in March to raise awareness for Brain Injury Awareness Month 2024.
Brain Injury Awareness Month is about shedding light on what is often an invisible injury.

Every 15 minutes a New Zealander sustains a traumatic brain injury (TBI) and almost all New Zealanders know somebody who has been affected. This campaign is about spreading awareness about brain injury.

Brain Injury NZ President Iain Watkins says people with brain Injuries are often frustrated when family and friends say things like ‘you look normal to me’. “One of the biggest problems with brain injury, whether accidental or acquired, is there is no visible outward sign that there is anything wrong. In fact to others around them, they look quite normal.”

TBIs can range from mild concussion to severe. The effects can be temporary or permanent.

As a result of concussion some people may experience emotional, behavioral, and thinking problems which can interfere with their lives. Most of these problems resolve within three months. However some of these symptoms may persist beyond this period. This is known as Post-Concussion Syndrome.

Brain Injury NZ offers support and resources to those who are affected – whether it be their own injury, or the injury of a loved one. We understand the daily struggles and the constant readjustments required, and we have the resources and links you need to begin enjoying life again! We are here to help and support you.

www.brain-injury.nz

We have seen a steady increase in our costs since we started operating 6 years ago. Over this time we have absorbed these costs and kept our surcharges the same. However, the time has come that we are left with no alternative but to increase our surcharges. The good news is for those with a Community services card we are keeping the surcharge the same as its always been'

We are excited to welcome a new member to our team this week: A big hello to Tiffany Luk.
Here is what she has to say:

"Recently completing placements in Palmerston North, I am joining KHC with passion to enable return to work/ play. I am looking forward to incorporating my work experience with clients of different age groups and occupations into physio, striving for all-round rehabilitation approach. With academic life coming to an end, I will continue to expand in various physio skillset and accommodate to person-centred care".

A glimpse off some of the natural beauty here in the Manawatu

Stargazing in the Manawatū Gorge ✨

What an incredible shot taken by Tony Elkins Photography.

Take your time to experiment with what will work for you and be patient with yourself, good things take time

How do I improve my motivation to exercise when I really hate it? 10 science-backed tips Despite knowing the health benefits of exercise and the harms of inactivity, many of us still struggle to find the motivation to get moving.

A picture says a thousand words.

🏃🏻‍♀️🚲 🏊🏻 Need a reason to exercise? ⁠
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😳 See the difference between a 70-year old triathlete and a 74-year old sedentary man!⁠
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🥩 The difference in fat, muscle tissue and bone size is extreme.⁠
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📖 From this paper: Wroblewski AP, Amati F, Smiley MA, Goodpaster B, Wright V. Chronic exercise preserves lean muscle mass in masters athletes. Phys Sportsmed. 2011 Sep;39(3):172-8. doi: 10.3810/psm.2011.09.1933. PMID: 22030953.

We have a part time job available if anyone is keen to join our friendly team.

https://www.seek.co.nz/job/55830960?type=standard =2e8775ffe18e068a9a755d671346edd1b979d018

Musculoskeletal Private Practice Job in Manawatu Kauri Physio, a friendly musculoskeletal private practice, is looking for a motivated physiotherapist to join our team based within the busy multi-disciplinary Kauri Healthcare Medical Centre in Palmerston North. There are 4 physiotherapists, providing plenty of opportunities for ongoing education a...

Our physios are still operating under Red. As an essential service no vaccine pass is required to see a physio but your entry into the clinic will be via a different door.

As we are located within a medical practice, screening questions will be asked prior to entry, and masks should be worn at all times.

We do have the option of Telehealth services (either video or phone consults) for those that would prefer this or for those that are isolating just request at time of booking and leave your phone and email address.

Stay safe and be kind

Merry Christmas and thank you to all our wonderful clients.

2021 has had it challenges so thank you also to all of team at Kauri Physio for always being there for our clients and working so hard.

We close at midday Christmas eve and reopen next Wednesday 29th Dec.

Merry Christmas

Kia Ora, here's a little update on how Kauri Physio is currently working within the new traffic light system guidelines.

1. We are a basic health service so no vaccination pass is required to see a physio
2. You may be asked for vaccination status but this will not affect the service you recieve, it will help us to follow our own safety protocols and put any neccesary measures in place e.g. using a seperate entrance.
3. Please scan or sign in on arrival
4. Face masks are required throughout
5. We are based in a joint medical centre so screening and other requirements are necessary, please answer the questions and follow the directions of the staff at the door.
6. If unwell please call to let us know, stay home and stay safe.

Here at Kauri Physio we are available to take Telehealth appointments during Level 4 and 3 lockdown.

How does it work?

1. Call and book your appt as usual on 06 357 4424

2. Before your appt you will be sent some simple instructions on how to set up for your video call appointment

3. Chat to your physio, have your assessment, and receive the care and advice you need. ✔

Note: if you are not set up for video calling or have technical difficulties, dont worry we can also do over the phone assessments.

Level 4 lockdown update:

Due to a nationwide level 4 lockdown we will now be closed for a minimum of 3 days as per guidelines.

If you have an appointment booked dont worry, you won't need to do anything, your physio will be in touch with you tomorrow or over the coming days.

We will be looking into offering telehealth (video or phone) appointments from next week if lockdown is extended.

Till then,
Be kind and be safe
Kauri Physio

The more we learn about supporting our own and others mental health the more we understand the significant benefit we can get to our mental health through exercise.

How Exercise Can Improve Your Mental Health Whether you’re looking for motivation to hit the gym or get out of your house for a walk, here are a few ways exercise can improve your mental health.

We see workplace injuries most days here in our clinic, so here is some advice on reducing injuries particularly around lifting.

Reducing manual handling injuries using a SME subsidy for health and safety advice from ACC Teaching people how to ‘move better’ at work has paid off for Christchurch high-tech electronics manufacturer AuCom NZ.

A lovely story of a physio knowing no limits to help the recovery of a 95 year old lady

Therapist brings joy to 95-year-old hip patient by learning to dance like her | Play Stuff A physiotherapist who learned to tap dance to help the recovery of his 95-year-old patient has been praised for giving her back "her joy of dance and life". Sean Lissner has been helping Dorothy in her recovery over the last year after she broke her hip, and discovered during their sessions in Los A...