Rehabilitation Articles

Pain can sometimes be debilitating and prevent us from doing things that would normally come easily. Habit Physiotherapist, Nick Van Driel, dives deep into shoulder pain, common injuries and treatment approaches to restore function.

Fact: 3 out of 10 men and 3 in 5 women in NZ will experience pelvic floor issues relating to bladder and bowel control and sexual function, but nobody talks about it. Habit physio Tara Kemp busts this taboo topic wide open. If you’re experiencing some of these symptoms, there’s hope.

Tendinopathy of the lateral epicondyle or tennis elbow as it's best known is far more commonplace than you might think. Find out exactly what happens to the muscles in the arm and wrist when stressed. Physiotherapist Jimmy Tie explores common causes and treatments for this painful affliction.

Many of us are probably somewhat familiar with the Achilles Tendon and would have heard the terms “Achilles Tendinopathy”, “Achilles Tendinitis” and maybe even “Achilles Tendinosis” but what do these terms really mean?

No matter what age, level of health or fitness, everyone will benefit from swimming. This is the magic of the water, and this is why everyone should swim. Jessica is a swim coach at Habit Majestic and available for lessons/coaching.

Stretching, are you doing it right and utilising the best ones for you and your goals? Habit Majestic Personal Trainer Olaf Stenzel walks us through the best stretches.

Exercise is not only important for your physical health, but it also helps your brain stay sharp. Auckland Vero physiotherapist Ruby Chen discusses the benefits exercise has on our brain health. 

Do you struggle with running consistently? Elite Personal Trainter Ian Clarke gives us his 4 top tips to keep on running! 

Being injured can be stressful, which is why here at Habit we want to make your road to recovery as smooth as possible! Habit is able to make a claim to ACC on your behalf, you just need to follow these simple steps..

Is it possible to combat the likelihood of having a stroke through what we eat? Habit Vero Elite Personal Trainer and Nutrition Consultant Maxime Fréchet explores this further.

Be at the top your game this season by ensuring your body is in tip-top shape. Habit Upper Hutt Staff Physiotherapist Nick Van Driel discusses further. 

Habit Majestic Physiotherapist Jolene McLaughlin discusses the healing properties of hydrotherapy. 

Habit Petone Physiotherapist Carl Glyde discusses how to overcome the four most common injuries in swimmers. 

Failing to plan is planning to fail. Habit Evans Bay Personal Trainer Poppy Cogswell discusses how to get off on the right foot with achieving your New Year resolutions and making them stick.

The rate of injury is high at this time of year. Habit Petone Senior Physiotherapist Joshua Smith discusses how to avoid injury while embarking on a new training programme.

Habit Upper Hutt Staff Physiotherapist Marie Stuart discusses youth in sport. When is it too much?

Habit Platinum Staff Physiotherapist Kate Smith explains why it is important to address that niggle.