Strains
If you’ve injured a muscle or a tendon, it’s called a strain. Sometimes a strain needs assessment. Pop into Urgent Care for strains first aid.
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What are the symptoms of a strain?
Commonly, we associate a strain with a pull off a muscle, often in the lower back or the thigh. But strains can happen to any muscle or tissue that is attached to bone.
You might have a strain if you have symptoms like:
- pain
- swelling
- spasming of the muscle
- bruising
In a severe strain, the ligaments might tear or detach from the bone and you will definitely need urgent care and pain relief.
Furthermore, a strain is different from a sprain.
When to get urgent care for strains
Are you experiencing increasing pain or discomfort? Come to Urgent Care to get your strain assessed. Furthermore, we can refer you to a physiotherapist if necessary. Luckily, we have the wonderful East Care Physiotherapy onsite at our Botany Road health hub in Howick.
Come to see us if you have:
- severe pain
- loss of normal body function
- difficulty moving your neck
- increasing lower back pain
- chronic pain
- swelling
- instability
- arthritis
First aid treatment for a strain
The golden rule for strains first aid is to follow the R.I.C.E approach:
- Rest: Following any strain, stop and rest while you assess the severity.
- Ice: quickly placing an ice pack on the area you have strained will help reduce inflammation and bruising. Use the ice pack for 15 minutes every 2 hours during the first 24 hours. Keeping a gel ice pack in the freezer is an important part of every home First Aid Kit.
- Compression: Use a bandage to compress the strain. Alternatively, if you have a compression bandage in your first aid kit try putting this on a strained limb. A good addition to your first aid kit is a Tubigrip. It is a great idea for sports teams to have a roll of this in their first aid kit, as strains are common.
- Elevation: keep your strained limb elevated and try to rest for 24 hours.
如何联络我们
- Email info@eastcare.co.nz
- Phone number (09) 277 1516
- Fax (09) 277 1515
- Address: 260 Botany Road, Howick 2013, Auckland
- Postal: PO Box 38306, Howick 2145, Auckland
Complementary onsite services
At our Botany Road premises, we offer a number of onsite services including a Pharmacy and Radiology to ensure your visit to the Centre is as stress free as possible.
Pre-register online before you arrive
Pre-registering saves you time in check-in.
常问问题
如您想在我们的诊所注册，您先需要填写我们初级卫生保健机构（Primary Health Organisation，简称 PHO）的注册表格。这是新西兰卫生部的规定。您还需要身份和资格 证明：
- 新西兰护照或新西兰出生证明，或
- 其它国家的护照与永久居民签证、居民签证、或 24 个月以上的工作签证
在注册表格上请注明你想注册在哪位还有接受新病人的医生名下。
在我们诊所新注册的病人需要约见我们的护士或医疗助理完成一个健康询问会诊。
在健康询问会诊中，护士将会测量您的身高、体重、血压等，和简单的跟您相谈病史 ，让我们的医疗团队更好了解您的健康状况。
完成健康询问会诊后便可以与医生会诊。
首次会诊时长如下：
| 年龄 | 健康询问会诊 | 医生会诊 | 总额 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-13 岁 | - | 15 分钟 免费 | 15 分钟 免费 |
| 13 至 17 岁 | - | 15 分钟 $13.00 | 15 分钟 $13.00 |
| 18 至 39 岁 | 15 分钟 $10.00 | 15 分钟* $19.50 | 30 分钟 $29.50 |
| 40 岁或以上 | 15 分钟 $10.00 | 30 分钟 $39.00 | 45 分钟 $49.00 |
* 注：如果您患有长期疾病，请预约 30 分钟。
请在会诊后尽快支付诊费。
您在首次会诊后便能使用您的 MyIndici 患者平台。
请在会诊后尽快支付诊费。没有付清的款项每月将会有 $10 额外行政费用。
任何其它额外治疗、化验、材料等，另行收费。
MyIndici 患者平台是一个可以让病人看到自己的健康资讯的安全网站。如果您想开通您的患者平台，请致电诊所 (09) 265 1325 或电邮至 info@ormistonmedical.co.nz。
14-17 years $14
18+ years $16
Urgent prescription $27.50
我们诊所的办公时间是周一至周五，上午 8:30 至下午 5:00。
在办公室见外请前往 East Care 急诊中心，260号 Botany Road, Golfland, Auckland 2013。
电话：(09) 277 1516
以下仅为诊费而已。其它治疗、化验、材料等，另行收费。
Under 14 Years - Free 14 - 17 years - $14 18 years & over - $16
无论您是面对面会诊、电话问诊、或是网上视频会诊，均一律按年龄收费。