Back In Action Physio

Back In Action Physio We are a highly experienced physiotherapy practise based in Greerton, Tauranga. Our motto is "BETTER, FASTER". Welcome to Back In Action Physio.

We pride ourselves on not only looking at the injured area during the assessment and treatment, but considering the biomechanics of the whole body to help gain complete recovery from injuries and make you "BETTER, FASTER". You will receive high-class, professional treatment from New Zealand and internationally trained, internationally recognised physiotherapists using a wide range of treatment mod

alities. Work with your Back In Action Physiotherapist to achieve outstanding results in an efficient time span to help you return to life faster with a minimal rate of re-injury. All of the physiotherapists at Back In Action Physio have experience with all levels of sports both with participation and as therapists. Some of the sports injuries that we regularly treat include football, rugby, netball, indoor netball, volleyball, triathlons, multisport, sailing, gym goers, crossfit, touch rugby, gymnastics, running, cycling, walking and anything you can do that gets your heart rate going. Come and see us today and we will not only help you get back in action as quickly and efficiently as possible but also work with you to figure out what caused your injury and thus how to stop it returning and preventing further injuries.

S T U D E N T O N P L A C E M E N TSam has officially joined us for his final placement of his physiotherapy degree. H...
29/07/2025

S T U D E N T O N P L A C E M E N T

Sam has officially joined us for his final placement of his physiotherapy degree. He’s been studying through AUT and has found a passion for sports and musculoskeletal physiotherapy.

Sam’s worked with Greerton Development all through the 2025 season, which was a perfect transition into Back in Action Physiotherapy due to our involvement with the club.

We look forward to spending the next 8-weeks with him. Make sure to say hi when you see him around the clinic 😁👋🏼

Check out the bruising from the hamstring and the adductor (the muscle that runs up the inside of the thigh). Which spor...
29/07/2025

Check out the bruising from the hamstring and the adductor (the muscle that runs up the inside of the thigh).
Which sport does this guy play?

W H I T E F E R N SWith Leanna being the Lead Physiotherapist of the , Tyler and I had the incredible opportunity to ...
18/07/2025

W H I T E F E R N S

With Leanna being the Lead Physiotherapist of the , Tyler and I had the incredible opportunity to support the team during their training camp in Mount Maunganui.

We offered recovery treatments including massage, cupping, and dry needling to players seeking hands-on support.

It was a valuable insight into physiotherapy in a high-performance environment, and a privilege to work alongside such driven and inspiring wahine toa 💪🏼🏏

W O R L D C U P C A M P A I G N Camp #2 this week is a smaller camp back in Lincoln We are preparing for a training...
18/06/2025

W O R L D C U P C A M P A I G N

Camp #2 this week is a smaller camp back in Lincoln We are preparing for a training camp in India early August. Then we head to Dubai in September for some preparation games and then back to India in October for the 50 over World Cup.

We have done lots of planning and preparation in the off season. Now it’s just making sure the girls are working towards their performance goals, having time with the coaches and staying injury free!

Am hoping our heat acclimatisation strategies work well for me too 🥵

Every day is different and I get the opportunity to make some positive contributions to this great group of athletes. Luckily I have such a capable team working hard back in the clinic. 🙏

C A D E N C ECadence is the number of steps you take in 1 min and we usually monitor this in our running population. You...
13/05/2025

C A D E N C E

Cadence is the number of steps you take in 1 min and we usually monitor this in our running population. You can also think of it as your step rate.

It’s a good idea to have a look and see what yours is. We know that runners that have a cadence around 180 spm have less injuries and run more efficiently.

If it is too low, you tend to have an over stride and strong breaking forces as your heel hits the ground (see image).
This puts more stress on your bones and body and makes you work harder when you are running.

When you are trying to improve your cadence we suggest slowly bringing it up over a number of runs - even 5 steps per minute can make a difference. A common mistake is to just run faster so you want to try and run at your same pace but with more steps.

It will feel really awkward at first but your body will adapt over time and ultimately your performance will improve. Stick at it.

G R A D U A T I O N Big congratulations to and Tracy on their graduation. Whilst they finished their degree last year, ...
07/05/2025

G R A D U A T I O N

Big congratulations to and Tracy on their graduation. Whilst they finished their degree last year, today was the formal ceremony to celebrate their hard work and achievements.

Tracy was also awarded the Excellence in Paediatric Award, whilst juggling being a mum to 4 kids and finishing her degree.

We are so proud of you both and are lucky to have such caring, committed and skilled therapists come and work in our clinic.

L E A R N I N G A L W A Y S attending a 2 day course to up skill in all things knee rehabilitation. She’s learning th...
31/03/2025

L E A R N I N G A L W A Y S

attending a 2 day course to up skill in all things knee rehabilitation.

She’s learning the latest on ACL research and return to play guidelines.

It’s so important to have some structure around return to sport and play to help identify any areas that need more focus. It also helps give you confidence that when you return to sport you know you have done all the hard work and prepared correctly to prevent re injury.

Keep an eye out for some more interesting info about all things knees over these next few days.

W O R L D R E C O R D A T T E M P T Was such a great night for racing and so special to be able to watch all these a...
19/03/2025

W O R L D R E C O R D A T T E M P T

Was such a great night for racing and so special to be able to watch all these athletes smashing their mile times.

leading the men’s race and supporting .ruthe to be the first 15 year old to run sub 4 for the mile in 3:58:35. You can see how proud he was at the finish to be part of his success.
kirkwood big congratulations on fostering this cool crew of runners who all have so much fun each week and are genuinely so happy for each others successes. 9 out of 15 racing in the men’s event were under his Tauranga coaching and 3 in the women’s.

Congrats also to (massive PB), (close to sub4), .murray4, and the girls all turning up too with (massive PB), and .ruthe (PB).

It’s a privilege to support these young athletes through their careers and help keep them injury free, strong and hopefully faster!! The future of NZ middle distance running is bright.

N E W P H Y S I O T H E R A P I S TWe are lucky to have back with the team. She is no stranger to many of you with h...
05/03/2025

N E W P H Y S I O T H E R A P I S T

We are lucky to have back with the team.

She is no stranger to many of you with her work as a student in clinic in past years. She has also spent many hours on the rugby sideline with our teams over the last few years.

Tyler is helping both and at different times over this season as well.

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“I’m fortunate to have been born and bred in the beautiful Tauranga Moana. I have always been drawn to work that is important in our community, which is why a position in my hometown is so meaningful to me.

Outside of mahi, you’ll find me at the beach, as a Surf Lifeguard of 11 seasons, keeping active, and cooking, all with Spotify on in the background. “

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To learn more about Tyler head to our website. You can book in to see her through our online system or just call up.

T O U R 🏏Back on tour in NZ with the for the series against Sri Lanka and Australia. is fully staffed now with taking...
02/03/2025

T O U R 🏏

Back on tour in NZ with the for the series against Sri Lanka and Australia.

is fully staffed now with taking over the day to day running of the clinic.

We are in the mount for game later this month where we play a double header with the . See you there.

C H E C K Y O U R S H O E S We see many injuries in runners that come from worn out shoes. When you wear out the sol...
24/02/2025

C H E C K Y O U R S H O E S

We see many injuries in runners that come from worn out shoes. When you wear out the sole of your shoe it is often different left to right which creates an imbalance in loading. Have a look at the tread pattern on your shoe and see if it’s the same both sides.

Another thing to assess is the cushioning. In this video you can see the outside of the shoe is all soft from repetitive heel striking the ground. When this runner keeps landing on this side, his shoe is not providing any support.

If you have holes where your heel rubs or have some toes poking through that’s a good indication you need to change.

It’s important to gradually introduce the new shoe to your running schedule so your body has time to adapt to the new support.

SHOULDER FRACTURE AND SURGERYThis is an example of a mountain bike injury gone bad. This lady went over her handle bars ...
18/02/2025

SHOULDER FRACTURE AND SURGERY

This is an example of a mountain bike injury gone bad. This lady went over her handle bars and fractured the top of her arm bone from the shaft.

Image 1 - Normal shoulder X-ray
Image 2 - Arrow shows where the head of the top of her arm has broken from the shaft
Image 3 - The repair

We are working in clinic to regain movement of her shoulder and neck. We are also making sure the pattern of shoulder blade to arm movement is returning, stopping her cheating and normalising her patterns. It’s hard work for her. Lucky she is such a trooper 🤍🤍

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116 Chadwick Road, Greerton
Tauranga
3112

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Monday 8am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 7pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 7pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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Welcome to Back In Action Physio. You can find us at 116A Chadwick Road Greerton. We pride ourselves on not only looking at the injured area during the assessment and treatment, but considering the biomechanics of the whole body to help gain complete recovery from injuries and make you "BETTER, FASTER". You will receive high-class, professional treatment from New Zealand and internationally trained, internationally recognised physiotherapists using a wide range of treatment modalities. Work with your Back In Action Physiotherapist to achieve outstanding results in an efficient time span to help you return to life faster with a minimal rate of re-injury. All of the physiotherapists at Back In Action Physio have experience with all levels of sports both with participation and as therapists. Some of the sports injuries that we regularly treat include football, rugby, netball, indoor netball, volleyball, triathlons, multisport, sailing, gym goers, crossfit, touch rugby, gymnastics, running, cycling, walking and anything you can do that gets your heart rate going. Come and see us today and we will not only help you get back in action as quickly and efficiently as possible but also work with you to figure out what caused your injury and thus how to stop it returning and preventing further injuries.