We have extensive experience treating many types of sports injuries at both competitive and recreational levels, in both adults and children.We have worked with the Auckland Blues, Jonny Reid (A1GP racing car champ), members of the Black Caps and elite athletes from the Sports Academy.

We are also the current Team Physiotherapists for AGS 1st XV Rugby, 1st XI Football and 1st XI Hockey.

Many sports injuries have an underlying cause, such as poor technique, poor equipment and muscle imbalance. At Functional Physio, not only do we treat the local injury, but we also assess and treat the underlying cause. This is so important to help prevent the injury from recurring.

An example of muscle imbalance is weak core muscles (back and abdominal) which support the pelvis and lower back. When these muscles are weak, increased stress is placed on other parts of the body, leading to injury of these tissues.

We understand the importance of liaising with the injured athlete’s coaching staff and other professionals when required. Hence we have developed a close liaison with many sports physicians, orthopaedic surgeons and other health professionals to help return the sportsperson back to their sport as quickly as possible.

We employ manual therapy, massage, acupuncture, exercise prescription and state-of-the-art MedX medical and exercise equipment in our rehabilitation programmes when treating injuries as well as patients recovering from reconstructive surgery e.g. knees and shoulders.