David Cooper

Owner & Principal Physio at Kinetics. Dedicated to providing high level Physio care to everyone from office worker to Olympian.

[David Cooper @physio_david]

@BronwynHarman Further to this any future arthroplasty would result in better recovery/outcomes in those who have maintained higher function so there’s really no down side! #getstrongstaystrong

[David Cooper @physio_david]

@BronwynHarman ...greater education required on importance of rehab for operative or non-op management. A lot of my time in clinic spent discussing this. Strength, proprio, healthy body weight etc etc are the “insurance policies” for delaying/avoiding arthroplasty.

[David Cooper @physio_david]

@PhysioNZ Have I misinterpreted what Level 3 means for Auckland private practice? We have had to close our clinic and tell all clients to organize Telehealth or wait to Level 2. Please clarify or we are going to have some very mixed messaging.

[David Cooper @physio_david]

@drcraigharrison Of note... some of my biggest mistakes (and therefore best lessons) have been through a failure to engage the team “with” change. As my mentor said... “Do you want to spend time or energy before or after the decision? The latter is more likely to involve putting out fires.”

[David Cooper @physio_david]

@drcraigharrison TIME. Everyone processes change at a different rate. In advance of a collaborative brainstorming session I have talked to each team member or thrown some ideas out for them to “percolate” on. Then made it clear I wanted them to share in the group setting.

[David Cooper @physio_david]

@drcraigharrison Unfortunately some of the recent goings-on have made this impossible given the sheer speed at which decisions had to be made. An ideal scenario allows percolation time. It helps that it’s a coffee analogy!!

[David Cooper @physio_david]

@SarahCowley3 Great article and very important topic!

[David Cooper @physio_david]

@huw_beynon @TallBlacks Awesome!! I’m sure many like me classed you as a top notch kiwi before any formal “title” but understand how much it would mean to you and your family too- enjoy the celebration! 🤙🏼

[David Cooper @physio_david]

@huw_beynon So majestic and elegant! 😂

[David Cooper @physio_david]

Well done Coasties! Looking forward to getting back in clinic this Thursday! Get in touch with our team if you have a lockdown niggle, need our help with an injury or are awaiting surgery! #physio #coasties

[David Cooper @physio_david]

@TejLalvani Conducting TeleHealth video consults with 3 young sons running around is a challenge!! However the human side of my 2yr old hijacking a consult, sitting on my lap and nodding in agreement was welcome light hearted relief for everyone!!

[David Cooper @physio_david]

@RichardEllisNZ @DavidClarkNZ @jacindaardern Agreed!!

[David Cooper @physio_david]

@SamBewley Puppy = strategy to find girlfriend. I see what you did there! 😉😂

[David Cooper @physio_david]

Get in touch with our team at Kinetics Physio to book in for a telehealth consult now! We are able to do initial injury assessments and follow-up consults via secure video link. Visit https://t.co/hgsRD6DAmH to contact our admin team!

[Physiotherapy New Zealand @PhysioNZ]

Physios are still available through telehealth – please share with everyone you know. Find a Physio at https://t.co/5j0M3jiFIq. #movementforlife

[David Cooper @physio_david]

@Ebeks25 E!! One of the best sporting moments I have ever been a part of!! The picture of your winning shot and signed team jersey hang proudly in my clinic!

[David Cooper @physio_david]

@grantsnz Good call. The public need to understand the mental, physical, emotional, economic impacts of prolonged lockdown. Unemployment strongly associated w/ increased total mortality, domestic violence, suicide and more. Tough but important conversation.

[David Cooper @physio_david]

@nickwillis @drcraigharrison ...from one of our most successful Olympians, with a career spanning over 2 decades! Brilliant advice @nickwillis!

[David Cooper @physio_david]

@eazy_batch12 @GiantsNZNBL @mfitchettnz Geez this is going to be epic, I swear E will be like Hagrid from “hairy” Potter by the end of this 😂😂😂

[David Cooper @physio_david]

@huw_beynon @skysportnz Hahaha the block of “mummy’s turn” is so good! Good to catch up today mate, this whole online world of work is new to us but I’m lovin’ it!