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Alpine Physiotherapy

A team of physio’s based in Wānaka. Specialists in sports injuries, rehab and hand therapy.

Working with Olympians since 2015 and love working with Wānaka locals. Fully funded physio for specific knee, back and shoulder injuries under ACC.

14/09/2025

Bookings are now open for next Pilates term. The new term will begin on Monday 6th October and is the final term of 2025!

If you are already attending the current term you will automatically be re-scheduled into the same class at the same time, please let us know if you'd like to make any changes.
If you'd like to book in for next term, or to make any changes, please email admin on admin@alpinephysiotherapy.co.nz.

We look forward to helping you see the year out strong!

10/09/2025

Are you unable to work due to your injury? Did you know that ACC has a few different pathways to help support you on your journey to getting back to work?

Come and see us to discuss, and as part of your treatment we will request any assistance that you may be eligible for. A return to work plan helps provide you and your workplace with the steps and support required to return to the office (regardless of what 'office' looks like for you!).

07/09/2025

Thinking about joining one of our Physio-led Back Pain focussed Pilates classes? Here are five reasons why this could be just what you and your back need:

1. All our classes are instructed with great care by expert Physiotherapists. If we don't know you already, we will arrange an initial 1:1 assessment with you, to make sure we understand the needs of your body before you join the class.
2. Our classes are designed around the people attending them. By having back-pain focussed classes we can ensure you will be getting stronger alongside others who're living it too.
3. If you've been unsure how to approach physical activity due to your injury, we are here to guide you back into it, in a safe environment.
4. The right type of exercise, in particular targeting the core, plays a large role in back pain recovery.
5. You will get to work your muscles, and feel challenged!

If you'd like to join one of our back pain classes please email us on admin@alpinephysiotherapy.co.nz

04/09/2025

The current Pilates term concludes on September 19th. If you've missed a class and are wanting to squeeze in for a make-up session, please give us a call or email admin on admin@alpinephysiotherapy.co.nz to book in.

Our next block of classes starts on October 6th!

03/09/2025

What is my "core" and how is it relevant??

💪 The muscles your Physio is referring to when they use the term 'core' are all of the abdominal muscles, and the deep muscles of your back. Together, these muscles form a cylinder around your trunk, holding your organs in place, and providing muscle contraction for movement, as well as rigidity when trunk stability is needed.

💪 At the top of the 'cylinder' forming a muscular ceiling is the diaphragm, and at the bottom, the pelvic floor.

💪 A strong core is crucial in helping us function optimally in daily life, whether life is very physical, or working behind a desk, good core strength and stability provides the necessary support our trunk needs to help us remain upright and mobile as humans!

💪 When they all function together correctly, the cylindrical type anatomy of the core muscles means they function like your body's very own back brace!

🏋️ Your Physiotherapist is expert at helping you train your core muscles for the sport of life!

01/09/2025

Hand Therapists are specialised Physiotherapists who have an in-depth knowledge in management of upper limb injuries.

Make sure to remind us when booking if you have an injury to your elbow, fingers, or anywhere in between, and we will make sure to have you seen by our qualified Hand Therapist, Katherine.

28/08/2025

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27/08/2025

Hand Therapy treatment for accidental injuries is fully funded by ACC after your first appointment! Come in for an assessment with our Hand Therapist Katherine to get your recovery journey underway.

25/08/2025

Earlier this year researchers in The Netherlands and the UK tested the single leg calf endurance of 500 pairs of healthy calf muscles (females and males, aged 18-81 years). The study found:

👉 Median number of quality calf raises before fatigue = 25reps.
👉 There was no difference between the dominant and non-dominant leg.
👉 Lower physical activity levels correlated with poorer calf endurance.
👉 Age was not a factor!

Calf capacity is extremely important in returning to sport and daily life after all lower limb injuries. The calves are responsible for more than 60% of the total energy produced and absorbed (all muscle groups considered) in the stance phase of running, at any speed.

Can you complete at least 25 calf raises on one leg? Don’t be surprised if your Physio sneaks a calf strength exercise or two into your rehab program!

T.S.S. Visser et al. 2025
Willer et al. 2024

20/08/2025

Introducing our superstar Hand Therapist: Katherine Cope!

Originally from the UK, Katherine has recently succumbed to the call of the mountains and moved down to Wanaka from sunny Whangarei to join us here at Alpine Physio!

Katherine enjoys treating all acute and chronic hand conditions including sports injuries, fractures, tenosynovitis, tendon injuries, post op, work related injuries and gradual process conditions.

17/08/2025

If you have had an injury causing a complete tear of your ACL, you could be a candidate for the cross-bracing protocol. This is a non-surgical approach to healing ACL ruptures, using progressive bracing at specific knee joint angles.

If you have just sustained a traumatic knee injury and are yet to receive a diagnosis, it is very important to be assessed as soon as possible - ESPECIALLY if you heard/felt a pop when you got hurt, and experienced significant immediate knee swelling.

We need to see you ASAP so we can perform clinical tests and imaging, to confirm your diagnosis of an ACL rupture. We will also need to refer you to a Sports Physician right away for MRI imaging to rule out anything else. Cross bracing is a specific technique for ACL injuries only, and will only work if it is started in the first 5-10 days post injury.

If you are started on the cross bracing protocol you will initially be on crutches, non-weightbearing on your affected side. The protocol will involve wearing a knee brace all the time for 6 - 12 weeks.

You will begin Physiotherapy and strengthening rehab right away, get ready to love the gym!

So if you've sustained a significant traumatic knee injury with swelling, DON'T delay coming in to see us AND give us a heads up at the time of booking!

Address

1/1 Umbers Street
Wanaka
9305

Opening Hours

Monday	7am - 7pm
Tuesday	7am - 7pm
Wednesday	7am - 7pm
Thursday	7am - 7pm
Friday	7am - 4pm
Saturday	8am - 2pm

Website

http://www.alpinephysiotherapy.co.nz/

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