Businesses as usual Rehabilitation for tendon injuries

By Nicole Dixon Mind Your Movement Pilates

Over the past year, I’ve noticed a number of clients coming in with tendon injuries Whether it is shoulder, Achilles or hamstring tendon, there should always be a plan in place for rehabilitating this injury

As we age, our tendons become stiffer and less able to tolerate stress Therefore, it’s even more important to con- tinue to load and stress tendons with exercise appropriately

If you know you have a tendon injury, I imagine you ’ ve had a diagnosis from your primary healthcare provider, most typically a Physiotherapist, which is the first and best step to take to recover

Your strategy should be to go from pain to performance - a return to your normal daily tasks - whether that’s walking, playing golf or being in the garden

Once your pain has settled, the next

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step and a very important one to fully rehabilitate the tendon and bring it back to its optimal function, is to correctly load the tendon with strength exercises

Exercise prescription for your injury will depend on your pain and area of weakness Therefore a case-by-case approach must be taken

It’s extremely important that you are consistent with your strength exercises and you monitor your pain and progress each day and week Your program must

“The property hasn’t seen too much love lately, and the dwelling needs to be brought up to the new Healthy Homes standards We love the feel of Ōmokoroa and that we can go fishing just outside Mum and Dad’s. We love the trails and cycleways,” says Dom

Long term, the couple may well retire here as a lifestyle choice For now, they’ll park up the travelling life and move into the home above the shops while they renovate be revised every one to two weeks to provide the appropriate load for the tendon to strengthen and rehabilitate

Too much load, and the tendon will flare up Too little load, and the tendon won’t strengthen

The last thing to keep in mind is that tendons can take three to four months to respond to a loading program, unlike muscles which are around six to eight weeks So having patience with your rehabilitation program is vital

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY – WEEKLY EVENTS

Here are some of the groups and activities which happen regularly in the area. If you have a regular group you’d like to add to the list, please email liz@lizardnews.net or call

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The Old Library Ōmokoroa (TOLO), McDonnell Street 10am-4pm Tuesday-Sunday

Local history, community information and art for sale Contact Alison on 021 294 9294

Dave Hume swimming pool in Katikati is open for the summer season Check times/sessions at www davehumepoolkk com or contact 549 1069

Mondays

Homewood Park Tennis Club 9am start 30A

Park Road, Katikati New members welcome

Email katikati tennis@outlook com

Ōmokoroa Playcentre Behind Ōmokoroa

Settlers Hall 9am-12 30pm omokoroa@playcentre org nz

Pilates Ōmokoroa Sports Pavilion 9 15-

10 15am Contact Claudia 021 192 7706

Katikati Bowling Club Combined Roll Up

9 30am Names in before 9 15am 2x4x2 format Coaching available 8 Park Road, Katikati 07 549 0103

Fitness Fun Ōmokoroa Settlers’ Hall 9 30-

10 30am Contact Gloria on 021 139 2448

Scrabble at both Ōmokoroa Library and Pātuki

Manawa 10am Refreshments provided Free

Postnatal Support Group 10am-12pm

Bethlehem Birthing Centre All parents and caregivers of children under two are welcome

Starts back 10th Feb Phone 549 4522

Keep On Your Feet Strength and balance classes for older adults 11am-noon Ōmokoroa

Settlers’ Hall Sharnie 021 1118617

Western Bay Museum Guided Tour 11am

WBOP residents and ratepayers FREE 32 Main

Rd Katikati Ph 07 549 0651

Justice of the Peace clinic 11am-1pm at Waihī Library, 40 Rosemont Street

Ōmokoroa Indoor Bowls 1pm for 1 30pm play Ōmokoroa Settler’s Hall Contact Ruth

Hamilton 571 1564

Bolivia Katikati Christian Centre, Henry Road

1-4pm Some knowledge of canasta useful but not essential Contact Christine Sherriff 549 5601 or 027 434 9842

Movie Matinee 1 30pm at the Arts Junction,

Katikati Tickets $10 Limited seats 549 5250

Bridge Club Ōmokoroa Sports Pavilion afternoons Call Lyn Chaston 022 165 0820 omokoroabridgeinvs@gmail com

Yoga for Men 5 15-6 30 pm Katikati

Community Centre Call Gerry 021 050 8419

IGIRLZ Fun adventure and learning for girls

8 - 11 6-7 30pm Ōmokoroa Community Church

Hall Call 548 2515

Yoga Ōmokoroa Settlers’ Hall 6-8pm Contact

Mollie 021 177 8018

Pilates Mat class Ōmokoroa Settlers’ Hall 6-

7pm Contact Nicole 022 409 7109

Table Tennis Ōmokoroa Settlers Hall Seniors

(18+) 7-9pm $3 per single, $5 per couple Inc supper White-sole shoes preferred Call Bruce Lauchlan on 548 1741

Social indoor netball term time at 6pm Apata

Community Hall - Pahoia School Ages 11+ $5 per night Beginners welcome Contact Kirsten 022 535 1530

ITF Taekwon-do at Te Puna School Hall 6-

7 30pm Self defence, self confidence, fitness

First 2 weeks free George 022 437 4403

Cards 500 7pm at Ōmokoroa Bowling Club

$3 incl tea and biscuits Prizes/raffles monthly

Carpooling from Katikati available Call Lorraine Taylor on 548 1404

Indoor Bowls 7pm at Waihī Beach RSA

Contact Grant on 027 475 0556

Tuesdays

Social Tennis Waihī Beach Tennis Club 8 30/

9 am start All year Casual & new players welcome Call Kevin 027 273 5655

Te Puna Quarry Park clearing, planting and weed control from 8am and from 1 30pm

Contact Shirley on 552 2707

Ōmokoroa Playcentre Behind Ōmokoroa Settlers Hall 9am-noon omokoroa@playcentre org nz

Te Puna Playcentre 9am-1pm term times only 225 Te Puna Road te puna@playcentre org nz

Te Puna Tennis Club casual tennis 9am start

Casual and new players welcome Contact Catherine tptennisclub@gmail com or 021 506 855