Bond Clinical & Sports Massage

18/03/2026

Big shoutout to my clients with selection and more still to come. It was a big old weekend with Athletics New Zealand here.
Amazing to see so many people coming to meet them at Three peaks mountain race. A wealth of knowledge and support from Anna Grimaldi and the King's Baton Relay:NZ Team Chef de Mission Nigel Avery and Baton Bearer Dame Sophie Pascoe with local young athletes for a Fun Run at Chingford Park, prior to the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. The young kiddos doing their run around the park - future stars 🤩 getting pics with their hero’s .
Our house has now emptied out and back to normal but wait I’m off to Northburn for the 100miler 🏃‍♂️ see you in Cromwell 🤜🏼🤛🏽 this weekend.
Super proud an admire all your effort and dedication to your sports.

A swag of Otago athletes have been named in the the largest New Zealand team to compete at the Oceania championships. Paralympic shot putter Holly...

07/03/2026

🦁 Kingsmen always

As seen in ODT Today...

We're proud to be a big part of Highlander's story over the past 30 years, with so many Kingsmen going on to become rugby legends right up to All Black level. Based on current & upcoming talent out on the King's rugby field, this tradition of being the groundswell for NZ's rugby royalty seems likely to continue 🦁🦁🦁

Editor note: apologies to Ben Nolan who was mistakenly omitted from this illustrious group of Kingsmen

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Otago Rugby

04/02/2026

🤜🏼I say pain scales are rubbish and it’s relative to each condition a person has.

✊🏽Replace it with a functional rating.

🤦🏼‍♀️Why you say "It's a 4" when a healthy person would be screaming?

"Rate your pain on a scale of 1 to 10." It is the most common question in medicine, and for people with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), it is also the most dangerous.

Why? Because we are speaking a different language from our doctors.

The "Chronic Calibration" Error. For a healthy person, "0" is no pain. "10" is the worst pain of their life (usually a major broken bone or surgery). For us, "0" doesn't exist. We live at a baseline of 3 or 4. Just existing in gravity hurts.

Because our brains are constantly bombarded with pain signals, we "recalibrate" the scale to survive. According to information from the Ehlers-Danlos Society, people with Ehlers-Danlos syndromes often cope with pain from issues like subluxated ribs, so they can manage daily tasks and interact with their families. "That's a 5. It's annoying."

* A twisted ankle? "That's a 3. I can walk it off."

The Danger in the ER. Here’s how the mismatch can affect you: Imagine you enter the ER with a serious injury, calmly tell the doctor, "It's about a 6," and the doctor interprets this as, "This is distracting but manageable." What the doctor doesn't realise is that your "6" would register as a "9" for someone without your experience of pain.

Conversely, if you say, "It's a 10," but you aren't screaming (because you learned years ago that screaming doesn't help), they label you as "drug-seeking" or dramatic.

🤸✔️The Solution: Replace numbers with a Functional Rating. Numbers are subjective; function is concrete. Next time a doctor asks for a number, give a Functional Rating instead:

* Instead of "It's a 7," say: "I cannot stand up long enough to take a shower."
* Instead of "It's a 5," say: "It is distracting me from conversation, but I can sit still."
* Instead of "It's a 9," say: "I am unable to think, move, or speak due to the pain."

Your endurance is remarkable; let’s channel it toward securing timely care rather than masking need. Don't let your high tolerance become your barrier to care. You don't get extra points for suffering in silence. Remember, seeking help is a strength, not a weakness. Prioritising your well-being shows courage, and your health should always be a priority without any guilt.

👇 Tell me: What is the worst injury you walked around on because you thought it was "no big deal"?

Educational discussion only. Not medical advice.
sources:
Open Resources for Nursing (Open RN); Ernstmeyer K, Christman E, editors. Nursing Fundamentals [Internet]. 2nd edition. Eau Claire (WI): Chippewa Valley Technical College; 2024. PART XI, COMFORT.
Mankoski Pain Scale / Functional Pain Scale principles (This is the standard name for the "Functional vs. Numerical" method used in chronic pain advocacy).
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26/01/2026

Grew up in N**i occupied Holland 🇳🇱

Peter Grandiek is aiming to break a cycling world record, but after growing up in N**i-occupied Holland, he feels lucky to ride a bike at all. "I...

18/01/2026

The tireless actions of the volunteers… I would hope to have them on my side too if the worst ever happened to any of my family, friends or clients. $1 is all it takes. Thank you Land Search and Rescue 🛟

Kia Ora Bike House community,
We are raising funds in memory of our much-loved colleague and friend, Connor.
Connor’s passing has deeply affected his family, friends, and everyone at Bike House, as well as the wider Dunedin community. He was a valued member of our team and will be remembered for his kindness, generosity, and the positive impact he had on all those around him.
At his family’s request, donations are being made to Land Search and Rescue (LandSAR). LandSAR volunteers give their time, skills, and compassion to help bring people home, and to support families during some of their hardest moments.
Bike House has made an initial donation of $1,000 to begin this fundraiser.
If you would like to contribute, your support will help LandSAR continue their vital work across Aotearoa, and would mean a great deal to Connor’s family.

https://givealittle.co.nz/fundraiser/in-memory-of-connor-supporting-land-search

Thank you for your kindness and for helping honour Connor’s memory.
Kā mihi nui 🤍

12/01/2026

My incredibly talented niece Nikita is lucky enough to be playing for Otago Districts in the Year 7-8 girls cricket festival in Christchurch And they’ve had 2/2 wins ⚡️🤸🤜🏼🤛🏽
So Proud 🥹
love from “Aunty Desi is the best” We’ve got your back xoxo
It’s like the Maniatoto roll call on the back of that shirt.

06/01/2026

With my weeks of non weighbaring on my ankle on which I had surgery…
I’ve been watching “Run Away” on Netflix I was curious at what condition would have one of the actresses in a wheelchair for some scenes and then standing etc for others. Imagine my surprise …
One of my specialist interest conditions and makes me so happy to see coverage on the eDs. Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome is a hereditary disease caused by a defect in collagen synthesis. Because of this, joints are less stable, sprains are more frequent, and using the muscular system is more tiring.

Why is Anya Greene in a wheelchair in Netflix's Run Away? Discover the reality behind Ellie Henry’s character and why the series chose a subtle, powerful approach to disability.

08/12/2025

Kepler Challenge #11 for Croydon Paton including a couple of short courses those crazy weather years.

Check out the next two pics… spot the difference!

30/11/2025

Three Cheers for the girls 🤸🫶🏽

22/11/2025

There he is!! ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🧡💙💛🖤💙💛🖤💙💛🖤🧡
Gefeliciteerd met je grote succes Good work Fabian, super happy for you- all that hard work and dedication. This man knows the importance of a good sports massage.

Your World Rugby Breakthrough Player of the Year 👏🏾

Gefeliciteerd 🔥

16/11/2025

Who’s on the roll call for Kepler Challenge and Luxmore Grunt Mountain Run this year?

Whoop whoop! Three weeks to go 😁

The awesome Luxe Tours team are again there for you in the race, keeping you energised with their gummy treats. And they'll also be popping extra bags of Gummy Bears in every single runners race packs (packaged in 100% compostable plastic).

13/11/2025

Early bird registrations are live for the Master games held in Dunedin next year. Check out the list see if anything takes your fancy… I see equestrians 🐴 been dropped such a shame.