Back On Track Physiotherapy

14/04/2025

Super cool to be part of this special day opening the Kimi-akāu bridge on Sunday.
Back on Track sponsored a plank for this special bridge across the Shotover river. You may remember we had our plank challenge last year which was heaps of fun. Was awesome to see the finished project.

13/11/2024

Due to demand we are doing a special 5 week GLAD (hip and knee) class block at Body Hub gym in Frankton. Starting on 19th- 17th December, the classes will run on Tuesdays for an hour and include exercises proven to improve hip and knee arthritic symptoms.

Please contact us on 034426616 for more info or email info@backontrackphysio.co.nz

28/08/2024

And shes back to stay!!
We are stoked that our locum Aine has returned for good to our Gorge road clinic. She has just finished a stint working as a physio with the NZ women's rugby team and has decided to make Queenstown home for a while.

To make an appointment, please call 034426616 or book online https://nzappts.gensolve.com/back_on_track/clinician/details/aine_conway

05/08/2024

Back On Track have been supporting local businesses for many years. We are often asked to complete work station and workplace assessments. This can be useful in reducing pain and discomfort and can contribute to reducing the chance of injury at work. Pain free workers are happy workers!!

Please get in touch for more information, if you think you or your workplace may benefit from this service.

info@backontrackphysio.co.nz
034426616

31/07/2024

Here's the proof!

Hip and core exercises do help prevent running injuries. Our physios have loads of great ideas to address this, so please get in touch if you need a hand. Many of us aren't running as much through winter, so this is the perfect time to get some strengthening in.

I had a nasty case of Proximal Hamstring Tendinopathy (PHT). I was the fittest I've ever been so it was really frustrating to have to take a break

31/07/2024

ARROWTOWN LOWER LIMB CLASS STARTING NEXT WEEK

Based on the very successful GLA:D hip and knee program, we are excited to begin these classes in Arrowtown with Alex.

We start next Monday 5th August at 10am for 8 weeks. Classes are designed to strengthen you lower limb which can help reduce your arthritis symptoms or lower limb pain from other sources, in addition to improving your function. Backed with evidence based research, it is a great thing to do for your joints and wellbeing. The classes are small and exercises can be modified to suit participants.

Please email info@backontrackphysio.co.nz for more info.
Numbers strictly limited. Don't miss out!

30/07/2024

Woo hoo! We are excited about this latest dump of snow. We hope you enjoy!.......
But if you find yourself injured, make sure you get in touch with us asap. We can help you manage your injury and get you back to the things you love as quickly as possible.

Book online https://www.backontrackphysio.co.nz/ or call 03 4426616

29/07/2024

We have teamed up with Pe Nut nutrition to help our patients to reach their goals. Scan the QR code for more info.

15/07/2024

The Plank challenge was completed by our staff during June and was great fun. The idea was born after we sponsored a plank for the new suspension bridge being built by the trails trust.
We all have washboard abs now 😉

Our winner of a Small Planet voucher was Corrie! She showed awesome enthusiasm and dedication through the challenge. Well done!

08/07/2024

Manipulation techniques

This is where practitioners apply a high velocity, low amplitude thrust to joints with the aim to get some more mobility from them. This often results in a 'click'. Manipulation can be great to get stubborn joints moving again and works well alongside a good exercise programme. These techniques aren’t for all patients and screening questions and pre assessment will need doing, in addition to consent gained prior to this these techniques being used.

We are lucky to have both Dougal and Jordan able to provide this technique in our Gorge Road clinic. Please get in touch if you would like to know if these techniques may be suitable for you or book in online and they can be discussed during a treatment session.

https://www.backontrackphysio.co.nz/

05/07/2024

Many of our physios include acupuncture and dry needling in their treatment sessions. Here's some info to help you understand a bit more about it.

WHAT IS ACUPUNCTURE?
Modern acupuncture is the merger of traditional acupuncture and a scientific understanding of the body. It is based on a knowledge of acupuncture’s traditional concepts and on the study of human anatomy and physiology. This is practiced with the use of needles inserted through a person's skin at specific points of the body called acupuncture points or trigger points. There are various disorders treated with the use of acupuncture and a method for treating pain and relief from discomfort.
THE ACUPUNCTURE PROCEDURE
The patient is usually lies down. The needles are inserted through the skin to various depths, depending on the strategic points. These needles are very thin so the patient will not feel pain, but only some mild discomfort. Once it reaches the correct path, the patient might feel some mild aching sensation. The acupuncturist may swirl the needles after placement. The needles will remain in place for around 1 to 10 minutes.
RISKS IN THE PROCEDURE
One may experience soreness or minor bleeding, numbness, tingling, or bruising on the parts where the needles were inserted. We use single-use, disposable needles in our practice so rest assured, risk of infection is down to the lowest minimal if none at all.
There are cases where nausea or drowsiness can occur; this is a good sign of the effects of the procedure. However, if symptoms worsen or continue after 2 days, please notify your physiotherapist. With this, we also do not advise driving after a procedure if you are affected.
BENEFITS
Acupuncture has been used effectively for hundreds of years for a variety of diseases. This has also been used for relieving stress, back and joint pains, headaches, eyestrain, it may improve your immune system, relief from allergy, among others. However, we cannot provide a guarantee for the outcome of any course of the treatment.
ACUPUNCTURE RESTRICTIONS
Not everyone is a good candidate for acupuncture. Please check with us and your physician before undergoing acupuncture.

04/07/2024

We would like to welcome Aine to our team!

She will be helping us out through our busy winter period and has already hit the ground running. Aine is from Ireland and has been working up in Tauranga for the last few years. In addition to physio, she will be taking some of our Pilates classes. We are stoked to have her ☺️

Book in online or call 034426616

https://nzappts.gensolve.com/back_on_track/clinician/details/aine_conway