On the go Physio

08/09/2025

Nerve wracking but exciting to have the opportunity to share a little about aged care physio on RNZ this afternoon!
https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/afternoons

08/09/2025

Happy World Physio Day to the fabulous team at On the Go Physio! It is a privilege to work alongside some wonderful people who deliver excellence to our very happy clients! Thank you Ann, Bridget Payne, Camilla, Carley, Cat , Desiree Allen, , , Lucie, Molly, Pieta, Rebecca Washbourn, Rochelle Erxlebene and Veresha! And of course our wonderful office manager Lynne Cardno and exercise leader Lee! (and our allied health colleagues!)

03/09/2025

We are launching our first ever MS Get a Head Start course in October in Ōtautahi Christchurch. This incredible course aims to empower people living with Multiple Sclerosis with exercise and education - all in a small group so you can meet others living their lives with MS. Created by Gilly Davy this course will be available once this year with a maximum of 8 people. To find out more about the course check out the website. To register, phone 0800 000 856.

An innovative six week high intensity exercise and education program to empower self management of MS.

01/09/2025

We are SO excited to have a FES RT300 bike in clinic now. Several of our clients with neurological conditions have already started their journey with this incredible bike. The RT300 uses functional electrical stimulation to address muscle atrophy (wasting), spasticity, swelling and help with muscle re-education. Have a wee look at this link from Restorative Therapies.

20/08/2025

Giggles amongst the hard work last week! Camilla's presentation on exercise for people with Parkinson's was aimed at physio assistants, but some of our physios couldn't help popping in for some extra learning. Thanks Camilla for continuing to spread the message about just how important programmes like PD Warrior can make a huge difference in people's lives.

18/08/2025

Very proud of the great feedback received from Lucie's moving and handling training. We can flex our training to almost any healthcare setting, making the principles fit your workspace and challenges. "It was very helpful. It help me understand how to do moving and handling in a proper way by not hurting client and also yourself."
"Very through over all questions, queries and scenarios" . "Lucie made it very clear and made sure everyone understood the training"
"Very good session and kept us all engaged throughout the training"
"Scenarios were discussed thoroughly and were provided good options for future reference"
"Good discussions"
"Well presented and easy to understand"
Thanks Lucie!!!

13/08/2025

Another busy training month - Rebecca in Hamilton for a three day champions course and then I sneaked in a local four-hour with our friends at Archer Village this week!

03/07/2025

Fantastic to see this important study day coming to Christchurch in September. Some of our team will be attending - hope to see some familiar faces! https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2025/south-island-stroke-study-day/christchurch?_gl=1*1dv9scb*_gcl_au*MTY4ODk4NzE3NS4xNzQ5NTE3ODYw*_ga*MTQ0NDEzMTMwOS4xNzQxMDUzMjg2*_ga_QMBB6ELQP7*czE3NDk3NzYzODEkbzEwJGcxJHQxNzQ5Nzc2Mzk2JGo0NSRsMCRoMA..&_ga=2.10235440.48719096.1749516983-1444131309.1741053286

30/06/2025

Do you work in aged care and wonder about hip protectors? If so, have a look at our short blog untangling the "yay or nay"!

As physiotherapists working in aged care, we are frequently asked to give an opinion on the use of hip protectors. Resident falls are always distressing, and staff and families are keen to do “something”.

15/06/2025

So much fun in clinic figuring out the safest way to roll an anesthetised person using turning slings. She doesn't look very anesthetised - but acted beautifully and we got there! Looking forward to sharing our tips and tricks with some operating theatre staff next month.

15/06/2025

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jjD3R3VnHfk

We are spending time planning and getting ready to launch a few moving and handling videos (watch this space!). In the meantime - here is one we prepared earlier with our colleagues at Cubro. In this video, using the Immedia sheets (one of our favourite products!), the appropriate/proportionate number of caregivers is "one". This is also sometimes called single handed care and we see it most commonly when people are cared for at home. Have you used these sheets? Maybe during our trainings or in 'real life'?

Moving an individual up the bed - advice and guidance for a single carer.If you need advice or help finding the right solution, get in touch today on 0800 10...

11/06/2025

Have you attended one of our 2 or 3 day "train the trainer" or "champions training" in the last two years? Might be time for a refresher! Join us in August for a one day update - keep your skills and knowledge crispy - like a well folded slide sheet! (you'll only get that if you've been on our trainings before!).