Welcome to the Foundation Clinic Blog

Inspiration, advice and news to fuel your rehab.

Why Runners Need Strength Training

Consider a marathon; apart from maybe for the final 200m, you very rarely see a marathon runner maxing out their heart and lung capacity.

Craig Newland
byCraig Newland
Alcohol and Training

Dr Tim Gabbett explains returning to exercise, in a similar fashion to drinking alcohol for the first time

Craig Newland
byCraig Newland
Imaging is only part of the picture!

Being sent for an x-ray by your Doctor or Physiotherapist is not unusual

Adina Holder
byAdina Holder
Knee Pain?

He told us he had a history of knee pain that would flare up from time to time, usually during or after running.

Craig Newland
byCraig Newland
A Pain in the Butt

Proximal hamstring tendinopathy is a common problem among recreational runners.

Craig Newland
byCraig Newland
Overuse Injuries- Too much, Too soon

When we exercise and strengthen we are applying stresses to our body.

Craig Newland
byCraig Newland
Foundation Massage Therapist Ashleigh Davidson

Originally from the Wairarapa but proud to say I grew up in beautiful Bay of Plenty out Pukehina Beach.

Craig Newland
byCraig Newland
Training in the heat

Is everyone enjoying the summer days as much as we are?

Adina Holder
byAdina Holder
The Power of Exercise

Everyone should know by now that exercise is essential for good health, but what many people don’t realize is exactly how beneficial it is.

Craig Newland
byCraig Newland
The Long and Short of it

Should long distance runners bother running short distances?

Craig Newland
byCraig Newland
BUT my scan says....

MRI is a great tool but..

Adina Holder
byAdina Holder
What you need to know about Concussion

Concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head.

Craig Newland
byCraig Newland