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Feb 2, 20243 min read
Improving Care: The Latest ACC Update in Community Concussion Guidelines
Welcome to the first post of 2024. We hope you've had a great summer and have found time to be physically active in the sunshine. Did you...

Mel
Mar 14, 20232 min read
ADOLESCENT ATHLETE EDUCATION SERIES - COMING SOON
How to optimise performance, minimise injury and maintain health and well-being The human body can be pushed to exciting limits- it’s...


Mel
May 5, 20221 min read
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...


Mel
Apr 30, 20221 min read
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, 20223 min read
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, 20221 min read
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 19, 20212 min read
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, 20213 min read
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
May 25, 20211 min read
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, 20201 min read
"From Here To Maternity"
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Mel
Aug 11, 20201 min read
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
Jun 7, 20202 min read
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
Apr 14, 20201 min read
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...
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