Rebuild Confidence. Play Without Fear. Perform at Your Best.

Whether you’re coming back from an ACL injury, shoulder dislocation, or a hamstring strain that just won’t go away—this isn’t the end of your season.

At Active Health, we help Christchurch rugby players recover stronger, move better, and return to the game with confidence.

Common Injuries We See in Rugby Players

• Knee injuries (ACL, MCL, meniscus damage)
  
• Shoulder instability or repeated dislocations
  
• Hamstring strains and calf tears
• Lower back or neck pain from contact and scrummaging
• Recurring ankle sprains or joint instability

   

What’s Stopping Your Recovery?

Injuries in rugby don’t just heal with rest. They need the right rehab at the right time—and most importantly, it needs to be relevant to how you play.

Here’s what often holds players back:

• Feeling “fine” at training… then pulling up sore after a match
• Starting rehab too late—or giving up too soon
• Doing generic exercises that don’t actually prepare you for contact or game day
• Fear of re-injury every time you sidestep or tackle
• Confusion about whether you’re actually healed or just managing pain 

Why Our Approach Works for Rugby Players

We don’t believe in strapping things up and hoping for the best.

Our physio sessions are built around the demands of rugby—from landing and deceleration drills to controlled contact prep. We help you:

• Strengthen injured areas under rugby-specific loads
• Improve balance, power, and control in real-game situations
• Correct movement patterns that lead to injury
• Rebuild trust in your body so you can train and play at full intensity 

You’ll get a clear plan that matches your stage of recovery and your playing goals—whether you’re working towards pre-season fitness or looking to get through the finals without breaking down.