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A Regenerative Approach to Athlete Recovery

For any athlete, returning to sport safely and quickly is high priority, and whilst conventional physiotherapy management achieves good results, there are limitations to the influence it can have on the speed and quality of the healing process in damaged tissues.

MBST therapy provides a clinically supported solution that enhances the body’s natural healing abilities by targeting the affected tissue at the cellular level. The result is not just quicker recovery, but deeper and more complete healing.

In the UK, we’re seeing much faster return to play for players in professional football and Rugby keeping squad injury numbers down and player availability up.

At Cura Clinical, we want to bring this to New Zealand.

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Rory Murray:
Head of Medicine

“I first encountered MBST when I had a player who was considered a lost cause. He had widespread arthritic change in his knee and was a high-profile player we had invested a lot in. I was really searching for something that could help because nothing we tried was working. We genuinely thought his career was over. But within weeks we started to feel very differently about it, and within a couple of months we were seeing what looked like a complete reversal of that change. His knee had been so swollen that we were draining around 100 ml of fluid from it every week. Since then, we’ve never had to drain it again. At that point I knew that if I ever had the opportunity to use MBST on a wider scale, I absolutely would.”

What Makes MBST a Game-Changer in Sports Medicine

MBST uses targeted magnetic resonance of electromagnetic energy to activate and reset the abnormal physiology of damaged cells. This encourages the regeneration of connective tissues such as ligaments, tendons, muscles, nerves, cartilage, and bone.

01.
Cellular Regeneration

MBST works alongside other medical approaches. From our experience in professional sport, it speeds up post-surgical recovery and return to play. It allows physiotherapy to progress more quickly and confidently knowing the tissue is healing from within. In a number of cases, we’ve seen it allows the player to avoid surgery and heal naturally and thoroughly

02.
MBST is a Combination Therapy

There are no needles, no incisions, and no medications involved. MBST therapy is painless and carries no known side effects.

03.
Drug-free and Non-invasive

There are no needles, no incisions, and no medications involved. MBST therapy is painless and carries no known side effects.

04.
Faster Return to Training

Conditions and Injuries Treated with MBST

Muscle tears, strains, and contusions

Ligament sprains and ruptures

Tendon injuries such as Achilles Tendonitis or rotator cuff damage

Cartilage damage in joints such as knees, hips, and shoulders

Stress fractures and bone bruising

Mild/moderate Osteoarthritis caused by overuse

Inflammation due to repetitive sports activity

Chronic pain due to repetitive sports activity

Post-operative healing following Orthopaedic surgery

Recovery

MBST has been shown to accelerate recovery and improve outcomes in a wide range of sports-related injuries.

It is used in conjunction with physiotherapy and strength rehabilitation programs to support a full and sustainable recovery.

Used by Elite Athletes Worldwide

MBST is already being used by sports professionals around the world, including Premier League football clubs, Olympic athletes, and high-performance rehabilitation centres. These environments demand evidence-based treatments that deliver fast and measurable results.

Cura Clinical New Zealand is proud to offer this same technology to local clinicians, sports therapists.

The Sciene Behind MBST

Case Study: Dave Alred, World Cup Coach

Ligament injury and fracture-related shoulder damage

The challenge
Dave Alred is one of the most respected performance coaches in elite sport. When a serious shoulder injury left him unable to raise his arm, pass a rugby ball or swing a golf club, both his career and quality of life were under threat. With a shoulder replacement being discussed, Dave needed a solution that went beyond managing pain.

The treatment
Dave undertook MBST therapy as part of a focused rehabilitation programme. Combined with daily controlled mobility exercises and hands-on physiotherapy, the aim was not just relief, but genuine repair and restored function. It became a coordinated approach, addressing recovery at a cellular level while rebuilding strength and movement.

The result
Nine months later, Dave returned to the activities he thought he had lost. “Toward the end of the course, I incorporated daily controlled mobility exercises and hands-on rehabilitation work. It became a true partnership. I can now hit wedges and pass a rugby ball during coaching, things I could not even dream of doing nine months ago.”

Case Study: Abby Erceg, World Cup Foortballer

Elite football, cartilage related knee pain

The challenge
Abby Erceg is New Zealand’s most capped female footballer, having led the Football Ferns through four Olympic Games and over one hundred international appearances. Years of competing at the highest level placed repeated stress on her knees, and ongoing cartilage related pain began to affect not only her performance but also everyday movement and recovery. Continuing to play at an elite level was becoming increasingly difficult.

The treatment
Determined to find an option beyond conventional treatment pathways, Abby travelled from Mexico to take part in the Return to Play Study at Cura Clinical New Zealand. She underwent a course of MBST therapy, a non invasive, pain free treatment designed to stimulate the body’s natural cellular repair and regeneration processes. The aim was to reduce pain, improve joint function and support long term knee health without surgery, injections or downtime.

The result
After her third MBST session, Abby experienced a noticeable breakthrough. Her range of movement improved, pain levels reduced, and for the first time in months she was able to lie down and fully straighten her knees. The change was immediate and gave her renewed confidence in her ability to continue playing at the highest level.

“That moment gave me real hope,” Abby explains. “Feeling that change so quickly made me believe I could keep playing and extend my career.”

Case Study: Neil, Surfer

Arthritic shoulder (AC joint)

The challenge
Neil, 54, is an active surfer whose life revolves around the water. Over time, arthritis in his shoulder AC joints became increasingly painful, affecting everyday tasks and eventually stopping him from doing what he loved most. Swimming and paddling were no longer possible, and even day to day movements caused discomfort and restriction.

The treatment
After seeing the results MBST therapy had achieved for his wife’s arthritic hip, Neil decided to undergo a course of MBST cartilage treatment for his shoulders. The aim was to reduce pain, support cartilage health and restore movement without invasive intervention, allowing him to return to an active lifestyle.

The result
Four months after completing his course of MBST therapy, Neil was pain free. He returned to swimming, regained strength and mobility in his shoulders, and was back riding his surfboard.
“I honestly didn’t think I’d be back in the water. Now I’m swimming again and surfing without pain. It’s given me my lifestyle back.”

Case Study: Danny, Firefighter and Rugby Player

Chronic spinal pain affecting sport and performance

The challenge
Danny had lived with chronic back pain for over ten years. Multiple disc bulges and arthritic changes in his spine left him in constant discomfort, making physically demanding work as a firefighter and builder increasingly difficult. Rugby, once a big part of his life, had become impossible. His daily pain level sat around 5 out of 10, frequently flaring to a debilitating 8 out of 10, with disrupted sleep adding to the strain.

The treatment
Earlier this year, Danny was advised by a friend to explore MBST therapy at Cura Clinical with James Scrimshaw. Having seen first hand how MBST had helped his friend recover from an arthritic shoulder, Danny decided to begin a course of treatment aimed at supporting tissue repair, reducing pain and restoring function, to return to an active, sport focused lifestyle.

The result
At his six week post treatment assessment, Danny described himself as being “a whole lifetime away” from the pain he had lived with for years. His pain score had reduced to a life changing 1 out of 10. While still early in the recovery process, the improvement has already allowed Danny to begin moving forward with confidence and look towards playing rugby again.

Had a sports injury or struggling with recovery?

MBST may be the solution.

At Cura Clinical, we believe recovery is possible for everyone, whether you are an elite coach or simply want to return to the things you love without pain holding you back.

If you are a healthcare professional looking to integrate MBST into your sports medicine practice, or an athlete exploring non-invasive recovery options, we are here to help.

The Sciene Behind MBST