Body Reform is a physiotherapy clinic on Schofield Street in Grey Lynn, Auckland. It has a particular focus on back, shoulder and hip pain, and its physiotherapists work as rehabilitation specialists. The clinic says the team has more than 60 years of combined experience.
The first appointment is for assessment, to work out the cause of the pain. Treatment can include real-time ultrasound to check muscle contraction, timing and endurance, which the clinic describes as a specialist service in Auckland. Clinical Pilates is used to build core strength and stability. If needed, the clinic arranges x-rays or formal ultrasound scans, and it can refer to a sports physician or specialist. Patients may need one to three appointments a week, in sessions of 30 or 60 minutes.
The clinic's view is that rehabilitation should start early, because muscles weaken quickly when a joint is painful. It also says strengthening before surgery can speed recovery afterwards. It describes its charges as reasonable, so that most people can afford treatment.
Bodyreform can be reached on 09 361 6415 to discuss treatment or to request an appointment.
Our pick in Grey Lynn for back, shoulder or hip pain that has not settled on its own.