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Woken up with a stiff neck?
Kate Birks Kate Birks

Woken up with a stiff neck?

Have you ever woken up one morning and your neck is sore and feels like it is stuck in one position?

You could be suffering from a common condition called acute wry neck. Wryneck, also known as Torticollis, typically affects people between 12-30 years old and can be debilitating as the smallest of neck movements could be very painful.

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Bracing for winter sport
sport, netball, injury Stu Ross sport, netball, injury Stu Ross

Bracing for winter sport

With the Auckland netball season kicking off, we’re gearing up to see more ankle injuries hobbling through the door. Rolled, sprained and weak ankles are a common injury across winter sports - in fact rugby, soccer and netball are the top three culprits for causing ankle injuries. According to ACC, netball alone generates approximately 9000 registered injuries a year - and that’s just in Auckland!

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Running knee pain
Stu Ross Stu Ross

Running knee pain

Dodgy knee flaring up after lockdown? You’re not alone. Knee pain is a common injury from running and walking, and lockdown has given many of our patients a reminder about the importance of progressive load management plans.

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