The Rehab Team

The Rehab Team is closed over ANZAC day

We are back to seeing clients tomorrow.

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Happiest of birthdays to Melissa!

We are so lucky to have you on our team. We are always grateful for all the work you do in the background, your wealth of experience you bring to your Rehab Coach clients, your ideas and your never ending support!

Kaitlin, Mike and the rest of The Team xx

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We talk…ALOT!

Many people are nervous when they come to their initial Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) appointment with us because they don’t know what to expect.

Of course we have to take a look at you 👀 to start to figure out what we will need to address in your rehabilitation program.

But the most important thing that we do is talk!!! Well, mostly you talk while we listen!

You are the expert when it comes to your body and your FND. Every persons journey with FND is different which means there is no ‘one size fits all’ when it comes to your rehabilitation plan.

We gain a better understanding of your FND journey, your symptoms, your history.

We look into any possible symptoms triggers, relievers and aggravators. We look into how this is impacting your day to day life.

We chat about your ideal goals of rehab.

We TALK ABOUT FND. It is well known that people who have a better understanding of FND, have better outcomes with their rehabilitation.

We set up a rehabilitation plan based on your FND symptoms.

We get started on your FND treatment - this is dependent on your symptoms but may include graded exercise, sensory reeducation, lifestyle changes, education readings, Autonomic Nervous System regulation and more...

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📢Functional Neurological Disorder 📢

Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) is the second most common cause for a referral to a Neurologist (in the States). Despite this, in New Zealand, FND is a condition that is still misunderstood, both in our communities and within our healthcare systems.

To highlight FND today, of World FND awareness day, here are 7 myths about FND:

Myth One: FND is a diagnosis of exclusion.

Myth Two: Patients have either FND or another Neurological Condition.

Myth Three: FND is all in your head

Myth Four: FND symptoms are voluntary

Myth Five: There is less harm in missing a diagnosis of FND than missing other Neurological Conditions

Myth Six: FND is exclusively a psychological problem.

Myth Seven: You can’t get better if you have FND.

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Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) is a common condition. A clear diagnosis provided in a timely manner can have a strong positive impact on improvement of symptoms. Everyone diagnosed with FND should be referred for treatment and rehabilitation. If this is not the case, it is important to find your own FND provider to get the support you need.

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Today is a special day! Today is the International day to highlight Parkinson's. Parkinson’s is the fastest growing neurological condition in the world with over 12,000 New Zealanders currently living with Parkinson’s.

Although there is no cure for Parkinson’s, there is a lot you can do to help live a good quality life with Parkinson’s. Our Neurological Physiotherapists work alongside clients living with Parkinson's on a weekly basis and we see first hand the benefits regular and consistent physiotherapy can do.

Traditionally, medication has been seen as the main form of treatment for Parkinson’s. However, there is one form of medication that all people living with Parkinson’s can benefit from - Exercise!

Exercise in Parkinson’s is now being viewed as a powerful medicine if received in the right dose, at the right time, by a trained physiotherapist with experience with Parkinson’s management.

Exercise has been found to have neuroprotective and neurorestoration benefits and may result in slowing down the progression of the disease in the very early stages.

Parkinson's specific rehab needs to focus on retraining and maintaining key functional tasks we all do everyday. This includes getting in and out of bed, standing up and sitting down, walking and turning.

Reach out to see how The Rehab Team can help.

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With ONE day to go until it is World Parkinson’s Awareness day we thought it was a good time to highlight just how many conditions come under the Parkinsonism Umbrella. There is ALOT…

Whilst each of the diagnoses have distinct symptoms and diagnostic criteria, they all share a common theme.

Parkinsonism is a term used to describe a collection of movement symptoms that include slowness (bradykinesia), stiffness (rigidity), tremor, and balance issues (postural instability). Any condition with these movement symptoms falls under the umbrella of parkinsonism.

The Rehab Team’s Neurological physiotherapists have a wealth of knowledge when it comes to working with clients who have Parkinson’s or fit under the Parkinsonism umbrella. Reach out today to see how we can help.

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A big thank you to our lovely admin team to start off the week 😀

Our incredible admin team are the friendly voices you hear on the end of the phone and the first person you see when popping into our clinic. They are also a key factor in keeping our physiotherapist’s day running smoothly.

We would be lost without them, thank you for all that you do, Kylie and Melissa, we truly appreciate it!

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💜 TRT Social catch ups: End of Summer BBQ 💜

Earlier this month, Mike and I were thrilled to have our team and their families over for an end of summer BBQ. It was a pleasure cooking for everyone and making the most of the warm weather…long may it last!

Any ideas for our next social catch up??

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📢New Blog Post 📢

How to identify and reduce falls hazards where it matters most… your home!

Grab a cuppa and have a wee read:

https://therehabteam.co.nz/blog/how-to-reduce-fall-hazards-in-your-home

🥂 Happy one year work anniversary Nicky 🥂

Gosh, this year has flown by! We love having you apart of the team. You bring alot of experience to our team and to your clients rehabilitation. Thank you for all your hard work this year (and thank you for your amazing baking your bring in!)

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🎂 Happy Birthday Carmin! 🎂

We hope you have a lovely day today and look forward to celebrating your birthday (with cake) this week!

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⭐️ Service highlight... Dizziness and Vestibular Rehab ⭐️

If you experience dizziness, vertigo or imbalance, vestibular physiotherapy can help you. The Rehab Team’s Neurological Physiotherapists are experienced in vestibular rehabilitation to help you manage or overcome your symptoms.

Treatment of dizziness and vertigo requires a full vestibular assessment. The Rehab Team provides an extensive assessment to determine the causes of your symptoms and formulate a comprehensive treatment plan. Vestibular rehabilitation is backed by extensive evidence showing its effectiveness and benefit in treating dizziness.

The Rehab Team’s Vestibular Therapists are able to see you at our Papamoa Clinic or you have the option of booking an in-home appointment.

When an injury or condition affects the vestibular system it can cause symptoms such as vertigo, spinning, light headiness, dizziness, staggering, imbalance, falls and motion sensitivity. These symptoms can have a significant impact on your life and the things you enjoy. The vestibular system is located in the inner ear and is important to help maintain balance and for the stability of your gaze.

Get in touch to see if Vestibular Rehab is an option for you.

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Meet Carmin!

A few of you may have seen Carmin around our clinic over the last month. We are excited to have Carmin with us - providing experienced Sports and General Physiotherapy in our Papamoa Clinic.

Carmin moved to NZ over a year ago from South Africa. She comes with a wealth of knowledge and has experience in a variety of physiotherapy roles including hospital and private practise. Carmin is able to treat a wide variety of conditions including sporting injuries, pre/post-surgical rehabilitation, and those everyday aches and pains.

Carmin has additional training in dry needling and manual therapy and thrives off assisting her clients in their rehabilitation journey.

When she is not being awesome at work, she enjoys the outdoors; leisure time with her loved ones and ensuring she keeps a balanced lifestyle to ensure she has a mindset that allows her to be the best human she can possibly be.

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📌 CPD Afternoon 📌

Last month, we were lucky enough to have Professor Duncan Reid join us for our CPD afternoon!

We were thrilled to have a 2 hour clinical reasoning session, challenging our current clinical practise. We covered…

✅ Concussion management

✅ Manual therapy for the thoracic spine

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Thanks again Duncan for your time, experience and knowledge.

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🥂Happy one year work anniversary Kylie! 🥂

Gosh, this last year has flown by. We are so grateful for all of your hard work and everything that you do to keep The Rehab Team running smoothly each day. Thanks for a great year!

Kaitlin and Mike 🙂

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Hello!

We are on the hunt for an experienced book keeper to join The Rehab Team.

If you are interested, or are aware of someone looking for a part time flexible role - please let them know!

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📢New Blog Post: Osteoarthritis and the benefits of Physiotherapy

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Grab a cuppa and have a wee read all about Osteoarthritis and the different treatment options at hand:

https://therehabteam.co.nz/blog/osteoarthritis-and-physiotherapy

A big Happy Birthday to one of our Physio’s Olivia! We hope you have an awesome birthday

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📌Book an appointment online in 3 easy steps 📌

We like to make booking an appointment with us as easy as possible. We have recently updated our online booking system for clients wanting to see us in clinic.

For those after an in-home appointment, please phone 07 929 7171 or get in touch at [email protected]

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✅Meet Laura - A vocational Physiotherapist who works alongside our team to assist our clients in returning back to work following an injury. She is an absolute whiz in this area and we are so happy to have her on the team.

She is mainly out on the road seeing clients however you may see her in our Papamoa clinic on occasion.

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Have you recently had an accident at work or on the sports field? Experiencing ongoing, niggly back or neck pain? Recovering after surgery?

The Rehab Team can assist you in your rehabilitation to aid you in getting back to what is important for you.

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From all of us here at The Rehab Team, we wish everyone a very Merry Christmas.

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...AND that's a wrap!

The Rehab Team has finished up for 2023 and will be taking a short break over the Christmas period to spend time with family and friends.

Mike, Kaitlin and the rest of The Rehab Team staff wish to thank all of our lovely clients from the past year and wish everyone a relaxing and merry Christmas break.

Take care

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We are taking bookings for January 2024. If you have been thinking about booking in with one of our team members now is the time to book.

📞 07 9297171
🖥️ Book online at www.therehabteam.co.nz

🎁 The Rehab Team turned THREE today! 🎁

What a wild ride it has been so far. The last three years has been a whirl wind of highs, lows and lots of learning in between.

Kaitlin and I are so appreciative of our small but mighty team, all the clients we have met along the way, the support we have had from other amazing businesses and the growing number of professional colleagues we continue to meet and work with in the Tauranga area.

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🏖️ Holiday Hours 🏖️

The Rehab Team will be taking a well deserved break between Christmas and New years and will reopen on Wednesday 3rd January.

Please ensure you have an appointment booked for the New Year to avoid missing out.

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🎄Staff Christmas Party 🎄

We had an awesome Christmas party with TRT crew last Friday where we had alot of fun at the local Bowls Club.

To TRT crew, thanks again for an awesome year, we are very proud of the wonderful team we have. You all work hard everyday to better the health and quality of life for your clients. You continually reflect and upskill to be better clinicians. You care for your clients, our community and the rest of the team. Thank you 🙂

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It’s that time of year again! Sitting down to write out a few Christmas cards for our lovely clients, their family and our referrers.

Thank you for the trust and support our clients show us and all the friendships we have made over the last year.

Our hands are clearly not used to writing so much 😅

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Just a reminder… we are closing early today at 1.15pm for our staff Christmas Party 🎄

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