CLINIC NEWS

New staff member joins Shakespeare Physiotherapy
 
Gabby Watson
M Heal Sci (Msk Physio), Post Grad Cert (West Acup), BPhty
 
Specializing in Musculoskeletal physiotherapy for six years, Gabby loves what she does. She has a Masters degree in musculoskeletal physiotherapy and post graduate certificate in western acupuncture. She is also qualified in both mat and equipment based Pilates rehabilitation.
Gabby has worked with several representative Netball and Basketball teams and NZ football. She has a hands on approach to physiotherapy but believes addressing the cause of injuries is an essential part of the rehabilitation process.
Previously a dancer, Gabby now keeps fit with running, cycling and swimming.
 

 
 
Pure Black Racing
 
Pure Black Racing is the first truly professional road cycling team to be started in NZ.  With principal sponsor Avanti their goal is to be racing in Europe for 2015 and at arguably the pinnacle of the sport, the tour de France.
 
The team raced for the first time at the Tour of Southland and had a strong debut with Mike Northey winning the stage from Tuatapere to Winton and Roman Van Uden taking the overall sprint classification.
 
Dene has taken on the medical role with the team and has helped in the development of recovery protocols, muscle imbalance assessments and prehabilitation programs.  The recognition that the off the bike training is a critical part of cycling success is part of the strategy to have both the professional riders and juniors injury free and performing at the highest level.
 
Here are some of the images from the recent Tour of Southland.
 
 

 
 
 
To view the Pure Black Racing website click here.
 
 
Bevan and Lisa have become proud parents for the first time with Tyler Lawgun being born on Monday 16th August weighing in at 2.935kg.  The entire family are doing well in this very exciting time.
 
Ironman NZ is over for another year for us with Dene completing another and Reuben unfortunately having to withdraw on the run with stomach problems.  Now for the recovery, particularly Dene who has to rehab and Achilles tendon injury and then return to winter base training.
   
After completing his post graduate qualifications last year Jordan has returned to AUT to further study into enhancing muscular performance.  This covers development of balance strength, power and speed and their importance to functional and athletic performance.  It continues his interest into athletic rehabilitation.
   
Dene is in the last 7 weeks of preparation for the ITU Long Course World Triathlon Championships in Perth.  The last block will continue to build upon the winter base and bring a greater intensity into training with but continue with a large strength component.  The race is in downtown Perth on October 25th.
 
 
Recent publicity has left some people wondering whether they can still receive ACC funded Physiotherapy treatment for their injuries.
 
You can still see a Physiotherapist without a referral and will continue to be able to do so in the future.
 
ACC continues to provide a subsidy for Physiotherapy treatment after an accident.
 
However, after 15 November we will be required to charge injured patients a fee because ACC will be paying a lower subsidy which is not intended to cover the full costs of treatment.
 
As we continue to commit to the accreditation process we will have a different funding arrangement with ACC that will further subsidise the cost of treatment above standard rates.  This will allow us to contain the cost of treatment for patients.  The level of the ACC co-payment has not yet been set.  If you have any concerns about it please don’t hesitate to contact Dene at: clinic@shakepsearephysio.co.nz

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