What are the opening hours?

Monday 7am - 7pm Tuesday 7am - 7pm Wednesday 7am - 7pm Thursday 7am - 7pm Friday 7am - 7pm Saturday 8am - 12pm

Physio Mechanics

Home
New Zealand
Takanini
Physio Mechanics

3 clinics - Takanini, Karaka, Pukekohe. Physio Mechanics is an industry leading physiotherapy clinic, gym and pilates studio.

We deliver excellence in total body rehabilitation and facilitate successful achievement of patient goals, whatever they may be. We deliver excellence in individualised total body rehabilitation in a professional, friendly and effective way encouraging injury rehabilitation and prevention. Our services range from massage therapy to exercise prescription, acupuncture to self management education, postural/biomechanical assessments to headache/migraine treatment and many more. Visit our clinics today for immediate relief of your aches and pains.

24/11/2025

⚖️ Balance After Injury or Surgery — Why It Changes 🩹
Injury or surgery doesn’t just affect the injured area — it can disrupt your whole balance system. Even after pain has gone, your body may have:
✅ Weaker muscles supporting joints
✅ Altered movement patterns
✅ Reduced proprioception (your body’s sense of position)
✅ Compensations that can affect other joints
These changes can increase your risk of falls or re-injury if not addressed.
How physiotherapy helps:
🦵 Targeted strengthening – rebuilds support around affected joints
🤸‍♀️ Balance and coordination training – retrains your body to respond to shifts and challenges
📊 Objective assessments – track improvements and identify lingering deficits
👣 Footwear and orthotics – support the foundation for safer movement
Post-injury balance work ensures that you not only recover, but regain confidence and stability, reducing future risk.
📞 Recently had surgery or an injury?
Book a session to assess your balance and get a tailored rehab plan to move safely and confidently.
https://nzappts.gensolve.com/physio_mechanics

20/11/2025

💪 Muscle Balance — Why Ratios Matter ⚖️
Strong muscles are important, but balanced muscles are even more crucial for joint health, injury prevention, and optimal movement.
Muscle imbalances happen when one group is stronger or tighter than its opposing group, which can lead to pain, poor posture, or increased injury risk.
Here are some key muscle ratios physiotherapists monitor:
✅ Shoulder External Rotation : Internal Rotation ≈ 1:1 at 90° abduction – keeps the shoulder stable during overhead movements and protects the rotator cuff
✅ Quadriceps : Hamstrings ≈ 3:2 – supports proper knee mechanics and reduces injury risk
✅ Hip Abductors : Adductors ≈ 1:1 – stabilises the pelvis and improves gait
✅ Calf : Shin Muscles ≈ 3:2 – maintains ankle stability and balance
Maintaining these ratios means your muscles work together efficiently, joints are protected, and movement is safer and more effective.
At Physiomechanics, we assess strength and muscle balance to:
📊 Identify imbalances before they become injuries
🏋️‍♂️ Tailor strengthening programs for your specific needs
📈 Monitor progress over time to ensure optimal ratios
💬 Curious about your muscle balance?
Book an assessment with one of our physiotherapists to find out where your body might need support.
https://nzappts.gensolve.com/physio_mechanics

17/11/2025

🧠 Professional Development in Action!
This week our team had the privilege of hosting Kim from VALD for an in-service session focused on elevating the way we assess and manage our patients.
Kim took us through:
🔸 VALD equipment and how to get the most out of objective testing
🔸 Muscle strength profiling and its growing role in injury management & prevention
🔸 A deep dive into Aspetar’s latest ACL research, including best-practice frameworks to guide safe and effective return-to-sport (RTS) decisions
It was an incredibly valuable session that strengthens our commitment to evidence-based care and ensures our patients receive the highest standard of assessment and rehabilitation.
Thanks again to Kim and VALD for supporting our ongoing learning and helping us keep pushing the standard forward!

15/11/2025

🚲 “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” ⚖️
Balance isn’t just about standing still — it’s about continuous movement, strength, and awareness. The more we move, the more we challenge our muscles, coordination, and confidence.
This month, we’re focusing on staying active to maintain balance:
✅ Keep your muscles strong with exercises for legs, hips, and core
✅ Practice balance challenges safely to train your body to react
✅ Move mindfully every day — even small activities like walking, stepping, or reaching help
✅ Check your footwear and posture — your foundation matters
Just like riding a bike, balance improves when you keep moving — so don’t let fear or discomfort hold you back. Every step, every practice, every little challenge counts toward stability and confidence.
📞 Need guidance on safe ways to keep moving and improve your balance?
Book a session with one of our physiotherapists and let’s get you moving with confidence!

10/11/2025

💪 Strength = Stability ⚖️
Did you know one of the best ways to improve your balance and prevent falls is by getting stronger?
Balance isn’t just about coordination — your muscles play a huge role in keeping you upright and reacting when things throw you off.
By building strength in key areas like your legs, hips, and core, you:
✅ Improve your ability to control your body position
✅ React faster when you lose balance
✅ Build confidence in everyday movements
✅ Reduce the risk of slips, trips, and falls
Some of our go-to balance-building strength exercises include:
🏋️‍♀️ Sit-to-stands or box squats
🦵 Step-ups and lateral step-downs
🧍‍♀️ Heel raises and single-leg stands
🏋️‍♂️ Resistance band hip abductions or bridges
🤸‍♀️ Functional balance challenges (e.g. single-leg deadlifts or reaching tasks)
Strong muscles = steady movement.
Pair strengthening with balance training, and you’ll have a solid foundation for both everyday life and performance.
📞 Not sure where to start?
Book in with one of our physiotherapists for a personalised strength and balance plan to keep you moving safely and confidently.
https://nzappts.gensolve.com/physio_mechanics

07/11/2025

⚖️ Objective Balance Testing — Turning “Wobbly” Into Measurable Data 🧠
Balance isn’t just about staying upright — it’s a mix of strength, coordination, vision, and inner ear control all working together.
As physiotherapists, we use objective balance testing to measure how well those systems are performing, rather than relying on observation alone.
Some of the assessments we might use include:
✅ Tinetti Balance Assessment – to evaluate balance and gait stability
✅ Berg Balance Scale – a gold standard for identifying fall risk
✅ Y Balance Test or Star Excursion Balance Test – to assess dynamic control and asymmetries
✅ Single Leg Stance or Romberg Test – for static balance and postural control
We can also use technology-based tools, such as the AXIT system or force plates, to provide objective data like centre-of-pressure shifts and reaction times.
This helps us identify:
📊 Which systems might be contributing to imbalance
📉 Asymmetries or weaknesses between sides
📈 Improvements throughout your rehab or training
Objective balance testing gives us the full picture — helping tailor your program to improve stability, confidence, and performance.
📞 Not sure how your balance stacks up?
Book a balance assessment with one of our physiotherapists and get a clear picture of where you stand — literally!
https://nzappts.gensolve.com/physio_mechanics

05/11/2025

🚶‍♀️ Falls Prevention — Stay Steady, Stay Independent ⚖️
Falls are more common than you might think — but the good news is, most are preventable. 🙌
As physiotherapists, our goal is to help you stay confident and independent on your feet.
By understanding your balance, strength, and movement patterns, we can identify where your risk lies — and how to reduce it.
Here are some key ways to prevent falls:
✅ Build lower limb strength – strong legs and hips give you the power to recover when you lose balance
✅ Challenge your balance safely – practice single-leg stands, heel-to-toe walking, or balance exercises with support
✅ Check your footwear – stable, supportive shoes make a huge difference
✅ Keep moving – regular physical activity maintains coordination and confidence
✅ Review your home environment – remove trip hazards, improve lighting, and use handrails if needed
At Physiomechanics, we combine objective balance testing, strength programs, and footwear or orthotic assessments to give you a full picture of your stability and how to improve it.
💬 If you’or someone you know has had a recent fall or feel unsteady, don’t wait.
Book a falls risk assessment and let’s build your balance back up — safely and confidently.
https://nzappts.gensolve.com/physio_mechanics

03/11/2025

⚠️ Falls Risk — More Than Just a Trip or Slip ⚠️
Falls are one of the leading causes of injury and hospitalisation in older adults — and sadly, a major contributor to loss of independence and even death as we age.
As physiotherapists, we take falls risk seriously. We use a range of assessments to understand your balance and mobility, including:
🦵 Strength testing – lower limb power and control play a huge role in staying upright.
⏱️ Balance and gait assessments – such as the Timed Up and Go (TUG) or single leg stance tests. A TUG time under 12 seconds generally indicates a low falls risk, while 12 seconds or more suggests an increased risk of falls.
🧠 Reaction time and coordination measures – assessing how quickly your body can respond to instability.
👣 Postural and sensory testing – understanding how your eyes, inner ear, and body awareness contribute to stability.
By identifying these risk factors early, we can help reduce the chance of serious injury, improve confidence with daily activities, and keep you moving safely for longer.
It’s never too early (or too late) to start improving your balance. 💪✨
Please get in touch if you’d like support to reduce your own or someone you know’s risk of falling

30/10/2025

⚖️ Finding Your Balance – Inside & Out

This month, we’re diving into one of the most overlooked aspects of movement and performance — balance.

Whether you’re recovering from an injury, preventing falls, or chasing better performance in sport or everyday life — your balance tells us a lot about how your body moves.

Throughout November we’ll explore:
👣 Orthotics – How foot mechanics influence your posture and stability
📊 AXIT Assessments – Using objective data to identify imbalances and track progress
⚠️ Falls Risk – Understanding the key warning signs and how to reduce your risk
💪 Muscle Imbalances – Why small weaknesses or tightness can throw your whole system off

Stay tuned for education, in-clinic testing, and practical tips to help you move with more confidence and control.

29/10/2025

⚽ Season Wrap-Up! ⚽
That’s a wrap on the 2025 football season with Franklin United 🙌

Our team has loved providing sideline physiotherapy support for both the Men’s and Women’s teams throughout the season — helping players stay fit, recover strong, and get back on the field when it mattered most 💪

The both teams put together some great performances, showing real grit and resilience week after week 👏

We also wrapped up the year supporting the U19 squad at their tournament in Napier, where the team gained valuable experience and showed huge effort across five challenging matches 🔴⚪
A big thanks to all the players, coaches, and staff for welcoming us again this season — it’s always a privilege to be part of the Franklin United family ❤️

Address

157 Great South Road
Takanini
2112

Opening Hours

Monday	7am - 7pm
Tuesday	7am - 7pm
Wednesday	7am - 7pm
Thursday	7am - 7pm
Friday	7am - 7pm
Saturday	8am - 12pm

Telephone

+6492997677

Website

http://www.physiomechanics.co.nz/

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Physio Mechanics posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Practice

Send a message to Physio Mechanics:

Want your practice to be the top-listed Clinic in Takanini?

Our Story

Physio Mechanics is an industry leading physiotherapy clinic, gym and pilates studio. We deliver excellence in individualised total body rehabilitation in a professional, friendly and effective way facilitating injury rehabilitation and prevention. We have a highly experienced huge team so are able to specialize in a wide range of rehab needs from headache and migraine treatment, womens health, pilates, chiropractic care, custom orthotics prescription, acupuncture and dry needling, massage therapy, and so much more. Visit one of our clinics today or call on 09 299 7677 (Takanini), or 09 296 7677 (Karaka) for immediate relief of your aches and pains.