Mel
Easing kids back in to sport - post Covid infection
Sport participation is so important for the health and development of our Tamariki, and winter illnesses are typically easy enough to...
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Mel
- Apr 30
- 1 min
Feeling 'foggy' post covid infection? Yes, it's a thing!
Alongside her clinic work at the Mitre10 Sports Park, Dr Mel Parnell is the Medical Lead at Netball New Zealand and the team doctor for...
Mel
- Mar 12
- 3 min
Safe Return to Physical Activity Following Covid Infection
We have seen COVID cases rise in the Hawkes Bay over the past week, with almost 6,000 active cases reported yesterday. While, in large...
Mel
- Mar 12
- 1 min
Can I keep running now I have knee osteoarthritis?
We see a lot of patients with knee pain and sometimes swelling after a fall or simple twist. An x-ray might show changes consistent with...
Mel
- Aug 24, 2021
- 1 min
HAVE YOU MOVED TODAY?
Sitting here in front of my computer, my lower back and hip beginning to ache, I am reminded that 'movement is medicine'. I'm off for a...
Mel
- Aug 19, 2021
- 2 min
TREATMENT FOR PERSISTENT TENDON PAIN
SHOCK WAVE THERAPY (SWT) Radial shock wave therapy (SWT) is an effective and safe, non-invasive option for the treatment of painful...
Mel
- Jul 13, 2021
- 3 min
Non-Surgical Management of Knee Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis is the most well-known form of arthritis. It mainly affects the knees, hands, spine and hips. This joint disorder is...
Mel
- Jun 13, 2021
- 1 min
Introducing Dr Alyse Cameron
We are excited to welcome a new member to our HBSM team. Alyse is originally from the Wairarapa, studied Physiotherapy at AUT in Auckland...
Mel
- Jun 7, 2021
- 1 min
ACUTE KNEE INJURY CLINIC
Did you hurt your knee playing sport this weekend? Did you change direction/twist or turn and feel a pop? Is your knee swollen and is it...
Mel
- May 25, 2021
- 1 min
STAYING SMART THIS NETBALL SEASON
NetballSmart is the official injury prevention programme of Netball New Zealand. The team have produced some excellent resources to...
Mel
- Nov 14, 2020
- 1 min
"From Here To Maternity"
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Mel
- Aug 11, 2020
- 1 min
Looking for a sporting role model?
Look no further. Ameliaranne is playing her best netball under coach Noeline Taurua. She is well respected by her team mates and peers,...
Mel
- Jul 22, 2020
- 1 min
Flashback to 2019!
It's hard to believe it's been a year since the Netball World Cup. So much has happened in the world in that time, it feels like a...
Mel
- Jun 7, 2020
- 2 min
Back to basics: 10 facts every person should know about back pain
Lower back pain is common, can be acute or chronic, and will often be treated by a number of allied health professionals. When pain...
Mel
- May 17, 2020
- 1 min
LEVEL 2 UPDATE:
We hope everyone is keeping well, kind and safe as we emerge from our bubble. As we move in to level 2, we are now able to see patients...
Mel
- Apr 14, 2020
- 1 min
Maintaining wellness during lockdown
As we enter the third week of Level 4 lockdown, how are you and your bubble feeling? It may be about this time that your motivation to...
Mel
- Mar 26, 2020
- 1 min
COVID-19 Alert Level 4 - Is my appointment cancelled?? NO!!
Today is Day 1 of Level 4 lockdown. I hope you are well and have a good plan to maintain your physical and mental health and wellbeing....
Mel
- Mar 20, 2020
- 1 min
COVID-19
In these crazy times I hope you are keeping well. Now, as important as ever, it is important to keep up your regular fitness/exercise...
Mel
- Feb 14, 2020
- 1 min
Halberg Awards
What an amazing night! I'm truly blessed to work with such amazing athletes and support staff, and I'm so proud of all the...
Mel
- Jul 29, 2019
- 1 min
It all starts tomorrow
The furniture is in, the room is set up and I'm all prepared to for clinic tomorrow. The new facilities at the Sports Park look great, a...