Axis Sports Medicine Specialists

Axis Sports Medicine Specialists Sport & Exercise Medicine doctors specialising in prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries for athletes of all levels.

Specialists in injury prevention, diagnosis, treatment & rehabilitation for professional & recreational athletes, sports people, dancers or weekend warriors.

3 Locations across Auckland
- 261 Morrin Road (Building 730), St Johns
- Southern Cross Specialist Centre, 212 Wairau Rd, Wairau Valley
- 154 Great South Road, Takanini (Knee Clinic only)

And Queenstown
- 15/5 Hawthorne Drive, Frankton, Queenstown

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While the world watches the FIFA World Cup, a huge amount of work is happening well before kick-off.Behind every match i...
15/07/2026

While the world watches the FIFA World Cup, a huge amount of work is happening well before kick-off.

Behind every match is a team of doctors, physiotherapists and other clinicians working quietly in the background to help player's stay healthy, recover well, and perform when it matters most. From injury management and recovery planning, to travel, player welfare, communication with clubs and coaches as well as on-field emergency preparedness, tournament medicine is about far more than what happens on match day.

In our latest article, we take a closer look at the medical work behind tournament football, including Dr Simon Kim's role with the All Whites, Axis' wider involvement with international football, and how these experiences help shape the care we provide every day in our clinics.

Read the full article to see what happens behind the scenes on football's biggest stage https://www.axissportsmedicine.co.nz/blog/behind-the-scenes-at-the-fifa-world-cup

Concussion recovery is not always straightforward.While many people recover quickly, others experience symptoms that aff...
13/07/2026

Concussion recovery is not always straightforward.

While many people recover quickly, others experience symptoms that affect work, study, sport, exercise and everyday life. Balance, sleep, mood, concentration, vision, confidence and exercise tolerance can all be impacted, which is why recovery often needs more than rest and a single appointment.

At Axis, our concussion care brings together physicians, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, psychologists and neuropsychologists, all working together under one roof to support each person's recovery in the most effective way.

In our latest article, we look at why concussion recovery takes a team, how collaborative care helps identify barriers early, and why active, individualised rehabilitation can make such a difference.

Read the full article to learn more https://www.axissportsmedicine.co.nz/blog/why-concussion-recovery-takes-a-team

Shoulder scan showing a rotator cuff tear?It is understandable to worry, but not every tear or tendon change seen on ima...
07/07/2026

Shoulder scan showing a rotator cuff tear?

It is understandable to worry, but not every tear or tendon change seen on imaging is the cause of shoulder pain.

At Axis, we often see patients who arrive concerned they may need surgery based on a scan result. While imaging can be very useful, it is only one part of the picture. The patient's symptoms, history, examination and goals all matter when deciding what is actually causing the pain and what treatment is most appropriate.

In our latest article, we look at why shoulder pain should be assessed carefully, why scan findings do not always explain symptoms, and how the right diagnosis can help guide the right treatment.

Read the full article to learn why, when it comes to shoulder pain, treating the patient matters more than treating the scan.

Read here https://www.axissportsmedicine.co.nz/blog/shoulder-pain-treat-the-patient-not-the-scanhttps://www.axissportsmedicine.co.nz/blog/shoulder-pain-treat-the-patient-not-the-scan

In our latest interview, Dr Mark Fulcher, Sport and Exercise Physician, is joined by Dr Simon Kim, Axis Sport and Exerci...
05/07/2026

In our latest interview, Dr Mark Fulcher, Sport and Exercise Physician, is joined by Dr Simon Kim, Axis Sport and Exercise Physician, to discuss his role as the Team Doctor with the All Whites at the FIFA World Cup, and what it takes to support a team on the world stage.

Simon shares insight into the preparation, planning and clinical decision-making involved in tournament medicine, and how the focus remains firmly on keeping players healthy, prepared and ready to perform.

Watch the full interview for a behind-the-scenes to look at football medicine at the highest level here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HFtkLZvLy_k&t=321s

Stay tuned for more interviews coming soon.

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30/06/2026

In this outtake from our full interview, Dr Mark Fulcher, Sport and Exercise Physician, and Dane Baker, Performance Dietitian at Axis, explain that before young athletes worry about creatine or protein powder, we need to ask one key question: are they eating enough to support growth, training and muscle growth.

See the full interview here https://lnkd.in/eg6spwkN

Follow The Spin from Axis for more sport and exercise tips - https://lnkd.in/evtphKbm

Small Bone. Big Problem.A professional footballer presented with two months of worsening posterior ankle pain. It starte...
24/06/2026

Small Bone. Big Problem.

A professional footballer presented with two months of worsening posterior ankle pain. It started when striking a ball with his laces, then began affecting sprinting and jumping.

He was told it was likely Achilles-related.

It wasn't.

Imaging revealed posterior ankle impingement cause by a large, unstable os trigonum, a small accessory bone at the ankle that can create significant issues for athletes.

The case is a useful reminder that posterior ankle pain is not always Achilles pain. When symptoms are reproduced with force flexion, posterior impingement should be on the radar.

Read the full radiology review to see how the case presented, what the imaging showed and why surgery was needed.

Read here https://www.axissportsmedicine.co.nz/blog/radiology-review---posterior-ankle-impingement

24/06/2026

In this outtake from our full interview, Mark Fulcher, Sport & Exercise Physician and Dane Baker, Performance Dietitian at Axis, discuss why one nutrition plan doesn't always work for every young athlete.

See the full interview here https://lnkd.in/eg6spwkN

Follow The Spin from Axis for more sport and exercise tips - https://lnkd.in/evtphKbm

Is your young athlete eating enough to keep up with their sport?For active teenagers, tiredness, poor recovery, mood cha...
22/06/2026

Is your young athlete eating enough to keep up with their sport?

For active teenagers, tiredness, poor recovery, mood changes, recurrent niggles or a drop in performance are not always sings of a busy schedule. They may be signs their body is not getting enough fuel to support training, growth and recovery.

Fuelling well does not need to be complicated. It is about simple, consistent habits that help young athletes feel stronger, recovery better and perform more reliably.

In our latest blog, Axis Sports Dietitian Dane Baker explains why under-fuelling can be easy to miss, the signs to look out for, and when support may help.

Read the full article here: https://www.axissportsmedicine.co.nz/blog/how-to-fuel-adolescent-athletes-for-growth-energy-and-performance

Address

261 Morrin Road, St Johns
Auckland
1072

Opening Hours

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

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+6495219846

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