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Axis - Te Waipounamu | South Island
Private Service, Sports Medicine, Orthopaedics, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy (OT)
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Forté 2, 132 Peterborough Street, Christchurch Central
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Description
The Sport and Exercise Physicians at Axis specialise in the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of sports injuries and musculoskeletal problems. We provide a thorough and reputable service managing sport and exercise-related medical concerns for a wide range of active individuals from professional, elite and recreational athletes, sports people and dancers.
Our team of specialists are Fellows of the Australasian College of Sport and Exercise Physicians (FACSEP) and work closely with High Performance Sport NZ, Sport NZ, ACC and a number of universities. We also work across a wide range of elite level sports and sporting bodies. Our clinical practice provides a collaborative approach to the treatment of sports injuries and illness as we work within a interdisciplinary unit of health professionals.
Axis provides a comprehensive service that includes the following:
- Diagnosis and treatment of the patient’s presenting symptoms,
- An assessment of any existing chronic medical problems and their treatment,
- Education about the diagnosed condition and the possible management strategies,
- Individualised exercise prescription,
- Access to allied health professionals as needed – including physiotherapy, nutrition, occupational therapy, massage therapy and podiatry,
- Clinical examination.
What is Sport and Exercise Medicine?
Sport and Exercise Medicine provides for safe and effective sporting performance at all levels. Alongside this is the increasing recognition of the importance of exercise in the prevention and treatment of common and often serious medical conditions, such as arthritis, heart disease, diabetes and many cancers.
The goal of all Sport and Exercise Physicians should be to facilitate all members of the community to enjoy exercise safely to 100 years and beyond, knowing that physical activity provides them the 'best buy' to prevent chronic disease.
A Sport and Exercise Physician possesses specialist expertise in general medicine, orthopaedics, radiology and rehabilitation plus allied sport sciences including nutrition, biomechanics, exercise physiology and sports psychology.
All Sport and Exercise Physicians have experience looking after elite athletes and apply these principles to the management of all patients, whether they are recreational athletes, manual workers or those with chronic diseases simply wanting to safely increase their activity levels.
Our Team
Our clinical team includes sport and exercise physicians, as well as sport and exercise medicine registrars, orthopaedic surgeons, occupational therapists, physiotherapists and dietitians. Registrars are fully qualified doctors who are part way through the four year advanced training programme.
Our Sport and Exercise Physicians:
Our Sport and Exercise Registrar:
Our Orthopaedic Surgeon:
Our Physiotherapist:
- Laura Spalding (Musculoskeletal and Vestibular Physiotherapist)
Our Occupational Therapist:
Staff
Julia Coleman – Occupational Therapist. Julia works in the concussion service in Queenstown.
Consultants
Note: Please note below that some people are not available at all locations.
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Dr Sarah Beable
Sport and Exercise Physician
Available at 120B Māori Jack Road, Otago, Queenstown
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Dr Adam Castricum
Sport and Exercise Physician
Available at 120B Māori Jack Road, Otago, Queenstown
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Mr Hamish Love
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Available at Forté 2, 132 Peterborough Street, Christchurch Central
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Dr Tony Page
Sport and Exercise Physician
Available at Forté 2, 132 Peterborough Street, Christchurch Central
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Dr Noah Whitehead
Sport and Exercise Physician
Available at Forté 2, 132 Peterborough Street, Christchurch Central
Doctors
Note: Please note below that some people are not available at all locations.
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Dr Phil Fletcher
Sport and Exercise Medicine Registrar
Available at Forté 2, 132 Peterborough Street, Christchurch Central
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Dr Samantha Wong
Sport and Exercise Physician
Available at Forté 2, 132 Peterborough Street, Christchurch Central
Physiotherapists
Note: Please note below that some people are not available at all locations.
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Laura Spalding
Physiotherapist
Available at 120B Māori Jack Road, Otago, Queenstown
Referral Expectations
As with any specialists, Sport and Exercise Physicians, Registrars and Orthopaedic Surgeons can only see patients who have been referred by other registered health practitioners. Usually this will be your general practitioner, accident and medical centre doctor, or physiotherapist. However, podiatrists, chiropractors, osteopaths, nurse practitioners, and other specialists can also provide referrals.
Fees and Charges Categorisation
Fees apply
Fees and Charges Description
We are an ACC registered and accredited practice.
Our services are covered by some health insurance policies. We recommend that you check with your private medical insurer with regard to the full extent of your cover.
For more information on pricing please refer to our website.
Hours
Forté 2, 132 Peterborough Street, Christchurch Central
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
| Mon – Fri | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
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On Fridays our phones are switched to afterhours from 4pm.
Languages Spoken
English
Procedures / Treatments
Our Sport and Exercise Medicine Physicians hold an acute knee clinic every week at each of our clinic locations. Patients are eligible for this clinic if their knee injury occured within the last 4 weeks. All appointments are free with an ACC claim. Click here for more information about this service.
Our Sport and Exercise Medicine Physicians hold an acute knee clinic every week at each of our clinic locations. Patients are eligible for this clinic if their knee injury occured within the last 4 weeks. All appointments are free with an ACC claim. Click here for more information about this service.
Our Sport and Exercise Medicine Physicians hold an acute knee clinic every week at each of our clinic locations. Patients are eligible for this clinic if their knee injury occured within the last 4 weeks.
All appointments are free with an ACC claim. Click here for more information about this service.
Axis holds a Concussion Services Contract with ACC for patients experiencing mTBI and provide intensive, interdisciplinary wrap around services to support our patients' recovery. Click here for more information on our full Concussion Service.
Axis holds a Concussion Services Contract with ACC for patients experiencing mTBI and provide intensive, interdisciplinary wrap around services to support our patients' recovery. Click here for more information on our full Concussion Service.
Our comprehensive consultation service is specific to sport and exercise-related injuries and illnesses and includes the following: Specialist diagnosis and treatment of the patient’s presenting symptoms, An assessment of any existing chronic medical problems and their treatment, Education about the diagnosed condition and the possible management strategies, Individualised exercise prescription, Dietary advice, Access to allied health professionals as needed – including physiotherapy, nutrition, massage therapy and podiatry, Clinical examination. Click here for details.
Our comprehensive consultation service is specific to sport and exercise-related injuries and illnesses and includes the following: Specialist diagnosis and treatment of the patient’s presenting symptoms, An assessment of any existing chronic medical problems and their treatment, Education about the diagnosed condition and the possible management strategies, Individualised exercise prescription, Dietary advice, Access to allied health professionals as needed – including physiotherapy, nutrition, massage therapy and podiatry, Clinical examination. Click here for details.
Our comprehensive consultation service is specific to sport and exercise-related injuries and illnesses and includes the following:
- Specialist diagnosis and treatment of the patient’s presenting symptoms,
- An assessment of any existing chronic medical problems and their treatment,
- Education about the diagnosed condition and the possible management strategies,
- Individualised exercise prescription,
- Dietary advice,
- Access to allied health professionals as needed – including physiotherapy, nutrition, massage therapy and podiatry,
- Clinical examination.
Click here for details.
Overuse or overloading of a tendon or ligament can cause an accumulation of tearing, creating pain. We offer specialist diagnosis of these types of injury along with treatments to promote healing. Some of the common tendon and ligament injuries we treat regularly are: Common Tendon Injuries: Achilles Tendon Rotator Cuff Tendon Elbow Tendon Patella Tendon Peroneal Tendon(s) Common Ligament Injuries: Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Medial Cruciate Ligament (MCL) Lateral Cruciate Ligament (LCL) Plantar Fasciitis Sprained Ankle Shoulder Separation Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMJD) Click here for more information on our tendon and ligament treatment service.
Overuse or overloading of a tendon or ligament can cause an accumulation of tearing, creating pain. We offer specialist diagnosis of these types of injury along with treatments to promote healing. Some of the common tendon and ligament injuries we treat regularly are: Common Tendon Injuries: Achilles Tendon Rotator Cuff Tendon Elbow Tendon Patella Tendon Peroneal Tendon(s) Common Ligament Injuries: Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Medial Cruciate Ligament (MCL) Lateral Cruciate Ligament (LCL) Plantar Fasciitis Sprained Ankle Shoulder Separation Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMJD) Click here for more information on our tendon and ligament treatment service.
Overuse or overloading of a tendon or ligament can cause an accumulation of tearing, creating pain. We offer specialist diagnosis of these types of injury along with treatments to promote healing. Some of the common tendon and ligament injuries we treat regularly are:
Common Tendon Injuries:
- Achilles Tendon
- Rotator Cuff Tendon
- Elbow Tendon
- Patella Tendon
- Peroneal Tendon(s)
Common Ligament Injuries:
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL)
- Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL)
- Medial Cruciate Ligament (MCL)
- Lateral Cruciate Ligament (LCL)
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Sprained Ankle
- Shoulder Separation
- Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMJD)
Click here for more information on our tendon and ligament treatment service.
Our team can help athletes achieve their performance goals. Our specialists and physiotherapists support athletes using an athlete-centred, interdisciplinary approach. We have extensive experience working with elite sport and know exactly what it takes to support an athlete to the very top of their game. Click here for more information about athletic screening and performance enhancement and how our team can support yours to achieve their goals.
Our team can help athletes achieve their performance goals. Our specialists and physiotherapists support athletes using an athlete-centred, interdisciplinary approach. We have extensive experience working with elite sport and know exactly what it takes to support an athlete to the very top of their game. Click here for more information about athletic screening and performance enhancement and how our team can support yours to achieve their goals.
Our team can help athletes achieve their performance goals. Our specialists and physiotherapists support athletes using an athlete-centred, interdisciplinary approach. We have extensive experience working with elite sport and know exactly what it takes to support an athlete to the very top of their game.
Click here for more information about athletic screening and performance enhancement and how our team can support yours to achieve their goals.
The team at Axis have vast experience in sport governance, event planning and tournament and team care. Our team continue to represent NZ at the Olympic and Commonwealth Games and have worked with a wide range of sports and sporting bodies; from the more well known Warriors, FIFA and All Blacks through to Auckland FC, Basketball NZ and Hockey NZ. Click here for more information on how your organisation can receive support from our doctors and physiotherapists.
The team at Axis have vast experience in sport governance, event planning and tournament and team care. Our team continue to represent NZ at the Olympic and Commonwealth Games and have worked with a wide range of sports and sporting bodies; from the more well known Warriors, FIFA and All Blacks through to Auckland FC, Basketball NZ and Hockey NZ. Click here for more information on how your organisation can receive support from our doctors and physiotherapists.
The team at Axis have vast experience in sport governance, event planning and tournament and team care. Our team continue to represent NZ at the Olympic and Commonwealth Games and have worked with a wide range of sports and sporting bodies; from the more well known Warriors, FIFA and All Blacks through to Auckland FC, Basketball NZ and Hockey NZ.
Click here for more information on how your organisation can receive support from our doctors and physiotherapists.
Our clinic brings together a range of medical and health specialists to provide a comprehensive osteoarthritis treatment plan that looks at non-surgical options to improve your condition. If necessary, a sub-specialist Orthopaedic Surgeon is available to provide surgical options. Click here for more information on our Osteoarthritis clinic.
Our clinic brings together a range of medical and health specialists to provide a comprehensive osteoarthritis treatment plan that looks at non-surgical options to improve your condition. If necessary, a sub-specialist Orthopaedic Surgeon is available to provide surgical options. Click here for more information on our Osteoarthritis clinic.
Our clinic brings together a range of medical and health specialists to provide a comprehensive osteoarthritis treatment plan that looks at non-surgical options to improve your condition.
If necessary, a sub-specialist Orthopaedic Surgeon is available to provide surgical options.
Click here for more information on our Osteoarthritis clinic.
Services Provided
Physiotherapists diagnose and support people to regain mobility and reduce pain caused by an injury, disability or health condition such as arthritis.
Physiotherapists diagnose and support people to regain mobility and reduce pain caused by an injury, disability or health condition such as arthritis.
- Balance disorders / dizziness
- Breathing and Cardiovascular
- Musculoskeletal
- Neurological
- Rehabilitation
- Sports
Physiotherapists diagnose and support people to regain mobility and reduce pain caused by an injury, disability or health condition such as arthritis.
Occupational therapists (OT) help people to participate in the tasks and activities of daily life.
Occupational therapists (OT) help people to participate in the tasks and activities of daily life.
- Neurological
- Rehabilitation
Occupational therapists (OT) help people to participate in the tasks and activities of daily life.
Dietitians help people to eat healthy and balanced diets to improve their health and wellbeing and also to manage dietary related health conditions.
Dietitians help people to eat healthy and balanced diets to improve their health and wellbeing and also to manage dietary related health conditions.
- Health and wellness
- Sports
- Weight management
Dietitians help people to eat healthy and balanced diets to improve their health and wellbeing and also to manage dietary related health conditions.
Disability Assistance
Mobility parking space, Wheelchair access, Wheelchair accessible toilet
Additional Details
Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi, Online / virtual / app, Phone
Parking
Parking is provided for patients at both our clinic locations.
Pharmacy
Pharmacy services are available in neighbouring buildings at both our clinic locations.
Website
Contact Details
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
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Phone
(03) 384 2690
Healthlink EDI
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Email
Website
Level 1, Forté 2, 132 Peterborough Street
Central City
Christchurch
Canterbury 8013
Street Address
Level 1, Forté 2, 132 Peterborough Street
Central City
Christchurch
Canterbury 8013
Postal Address
DX CP34501
Auckland
120B Māori Jack Road, Otago, Queenstown
Central Lakes
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
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Phone
(03) 777 4132
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Fax
(09) 973 5006
Healthlink EDI
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Email
Website
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