Focused Physiotherapy

22/10/2026

Some great tips from ACC as we head into the long weekend when people are traditionally spending time getting their gardens ready for summer. Take care everyone, and enjoy your Labour weekend.

We're encouraging New Zealanders to be aware and stay safe from garden injuries this summer.

21/10/2026

Sometimes having someone to talk to can make all the difference. If things have been feeling a bit much lately, or you’re not quite feeling like yourself, counselling can give you a safe space to talk and work through what’s going on.

You don’t need to wait until things feel overwhelming to reach out.

Give us a ring or visit our website to find out more about out our counselling services:
07 871 4321
https://www.focusedphysio.co.nz/counselling

19/10/2026

Today is World Osteoporosis Day and we are recognising the importance of building strong bones.

Strong bones, together with strong muscles, play an important role in helping you stay active, independent and mobile, and poor bone health can really affect quality of life.

Staying active with regular weight-bearing and muscle strengthening exercises is a great step towards building strong bones and ensuring continued mobility.

If you would like help coming up with an exercise plan to suit your needs, we can help. Just give us a ring or send through an email and we can chat more.

15/10/2026

Let's talk strapping!

Physiotherapy strapping can be a simple but effective way to support an injury while you're recovering.

Sports strapping may help by improving your body's awareness of where it is and how it's moving. For many people, this increased awareness makes returning to sport, work, or everyday activities feel more comfortable and controlled.

At Focused, we offer strapping for sports injuries and everyday aches and pains. We can even give you tips and tricks for taping it yourself in future.

Get in touch to book an appointment: 07 871 4321 or [email protected].

14/10/2026

Spring gardening season has arrived! We have put together a few tips to help avoid the common back and neck strains that can occur during or after gardening.

🌱Take regular breaks to give your spine and neck a chance to stretch back the other way after being bent over.

🌱Use the right tools. Things with long handles allow you to stay more upright, and wheelbarrows can reduce the lifting burden.

🌱Lift safely by planning first, not rushing, keeping the feet stable and bending from the knees rather than the back

🌱When doing heavy or strenuous work, such as digging, break the job into smaller sections and spread them across the day or weekend, rather than doing it all at once.

Happy gardening everyone.

11/10/2026

Have you heard of shockwave therapy?

Shockwave therapy uses a pneumatically powered handpiece that generates radial shockwaves, which are sent to the injury site through a conducting gel.

Shockwave therapy is an effective treatment for many tendon injuries and orthopaedic conditions. It can provide immediate pain relief and has also been found to be effective for promoting tendon repair.

Shockwave therapy can be used for a range of conditions, including plantar fasciitis, shin splints, tennis and golfer’s elbow, and Achilles tendinopathy.

No referral is needed to receive shockwave therapy. You will require an initial assessment by one of our qualified physiotherapists to determine if is a suitable treatment for you.

If you’d like to find out more, or make an appointment, get in touch today.
07 871 4321 or [email protected]
https://www.focusedphysio.co.nz/shockwave-therapy

09/10/2026

Meet Bharat Chopada!

Bharat is a physiotherapist here at Focused Physiotherapy, having graduated from S.P. University in Anand, India, in 2013. He has worked in healthcare and rehabilitation ever since, across both India and New Zealand.

After working as a hospital Clinical Physiotherapist in India, Bharat moved to New Zealand to study Healthcare Management. He went on to work as a Rehabilitation Coach, supporting people with motor vehicle accident injuries, spinal cord injuries and brain injuries to regain independence and improve their quality of life. More recently, Bharat has worked in community support and rehabilitation roles in the Waikato.

Bharat speaks Gujarati, Hindi and English, and welcomes patients who would like to speak any of these languages at their appointment.

Bharat enjoys working with all types of musculoskeletal injuries, from acute to chronic conditions, with a particular interest in back and shoulder pain. He enjoys helping people improve their movement, function and independence.

Outside of work, Bharat enjoys playing cricket and volleyball, as well as spending time with friends and family.

It’s great having Bharat as part of the Focused Physiotherapy team and we look forward to having him work with our patients and community.

07/10/2026

Some of our physio team providing sports massage to the NZ Māori U19s Rugby team last week. We love being involved with our local and national sports teams and supporting them in their movement and recovery.

05/10/2026

Struggling with neck or back pain? Our physiotherapists can help you get the bottom of what's causing your pain and get you moving comfortably again.

Our team of physios use hands on skills and knowledge to assess, diagnose and treat the wide range of musculoskeletal conditions, meaning you don't have to push through the pain.

If your neck or back has been giving you grief, come in and see us, and remember no referral is necessary.

07 871 4321
[email protected]

02/10/2026

Every move counts.

We often hear about how much movement we should be doing each day, but it’s worth remembering that movement doesn’t have to mean a gym workout or a long run.

A walk with the dog, playing with the kids, gardening, taking the stairs, or simply getting up and moving around during the day all count.

The important thing is to keep moving in ways that work for you. Even small amounts of movement are useful for our bodies and can add up throughout the day.

So whatever movement looks like for you, keep moving.