All Student and Community Service Cardholder initial appointments are now $15!
Here are some updates from the team at
Willis Street Physiotherapy!NEW PRICE SUBSIDIES
We are thrilled to announce our new subsidised pricing.
All Student and Community Service Cardholder initial appointments are now $15!
Thanks to Tū Ora Compass Health for supporting this as part of their He Waka Eke Noa project!
*Only applies on intial physio appointments.
*Not available on bespoke appointments like breathing, TMJ, concussion etc.
WHY IS STRETCHING AND WARMING UP IMPORTANT?
“You must stretch before training or you will become horrifically injured and never play sports again"
This is not true.
Static stretching, for more than 45 seconds holds, has been shown to reduce strength, power, and performance. This does not mean that static stretching is bad. It probably just means that you shouldn’t use it prior to exercising. It can be useful after exercise as a form of warm-down.
Dynamic stretching, held for less than five seconds, and done in a slow controlled fashion are probably more appropriate prior to activity. But does dynamic stretching help prevent injury? There is little evidence to suggest it does, most studies show it has no effect on sports performance.
So what do we do?
An adequate warm-up should include a variety of stretches, strengthening exercises, balance exercises, and sport-specific drills such as landing mechanics or change of direction mechanics.
A warm-up needs to be included prior to all sporting activities to have a lasting effect. Challenge your brain and your movement patterns regularly in your warm-ups.
If stretching feels good for you, do it. But avoid using it solely as your warm-up.
Incorporate a variety of dynamic stretches, balance exercises, jumping and landing technique exercises, and finish with some neural stimulus exercises like fast feet or squat jumps to get the nervous system fired up prior to sport.
SUMMER SAFETY
With the season at its peak, we have some quick tips on how to stay active safely during Summer!
1. Hydrate
When we sweat we need to rehydrate more to avoid cramping, fatigue, exhaustion, or even heat stroke. Since our bodies are approximately 60% water and we lose somewhere between 2-3% of this during typical exercise; it is essential that we maintain this balance.
2. Clothing
Avoid thick layered clothing that will hold sweat and increase your body temperature. It is the evaporation of sweat that will cool you down not its production so opt for lightly coloured loose-fitting cotton or polyester fabrics that is breathable a light.
3. Timing
Keep an eye on the weather forecast and if it’s set to be scorching then consider an early morning or work evening workout. You should be keeping an eye on the sun’s intensity and humidity levels, both of which are at their highest level at midday.
4. Adapt your Training
If you’re used to training in cooler temperatures then take it easy at first and allow your body to climatise. You may begin to notice that you begin to sweat more rapidly or that your sweat becomes more diluted but take notice on your perceived exertion. If you feel you are in control then good going, if not then listen to your body and change it up by decreasing your exercise intensity and/or finding shade.
5. When to go Inside
In the midst of high temperatures and humidity perhaps opt for an indoor workout, either at home or in a cool air-conditioned gym. This means you can maintain the intensity of your normal workouts without the added risk of heat stroke or dehydration.
>> Read the full blog post here!
WHAT HAVE WE BEEN UP TO?
We hope you have enjoyed your summer holidays as much as we have!
Our physios have been up north diving off Tawhiti Rahi Island, down south trekking the Kepler Track in Te Anau, and swimming, running, relaxing everywhere in between!Book Now!