SPORTS INJURIES
WellCrest is well-equipped to diagnose and treat sports injuries. While all of our GPs offer this service, Dr Peter Nicoolai is specialised in this area, having been a doctor for the Manawatu Turbos rugby union team for three years.
Injuries treated may include:
- Pulled muscles
- Torn ACL
- Torn MCL
- Skin splints
- Stress fractures
- Plantar fasciitis
- Sprained ankles
- Tennis elbow
- Lower back pain
- Neck or shoulder pain
- Hip bursitis
- Concussion
- Achilles tendonitis
- Runner’s knee or knee pain
- Sciatica

If surgery is required, the doctor will refer the patient to a surgeon at a local public hospital, or to a private surgeon whom they think is best fitted to deal with the injury.
In addition to our GPs, WellCrest has a host of allied health professionals on site, including physiotherapist, chiropractor, podiatrist and occupational therapist. Additional fees may apply to access these services, if not under a care plan.