APM New Zealand vs The Sports Clinic:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, The Sports Clinic had more branded searches than APM New Zealand among Nelson physiotherapy clinics in New Zealand. The Sports Clinic had about 50 branded searches, while APM New Zealand had 0. The Sports Clinic made up 10.6% of all Nelson physiotherapy clinic searches we track, and APM New Zealand accounted for 0%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about Nelson physiotherapy clinics, The Sports Clinic appeared in two of the three answers and APM New Zealand in none.

Among Nelson physiotherapy clinics in New Zealand in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

The Sports Clinic, the only one of the two with measured searches

The Sports Clinic 50 searchesAPM New Zealand 0 searches

Who does AI mention more?

The Sports Clinic, mentioned in 2 of 3 answers, APM New Zealand in 0

The Sports Clinic in 2 of 3APM New Zealand in 0 of 3

Who does AI recommend more?

The Sports Clinic, the only one of the two named

The Sports Clinic first in 2APM New Zealand never named

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Top Nelson physiotherapy clinics in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions, The Sports Clinic was mentioned in two out of three: in two of the three ChatGPT answers. APM New Zealand did not appear in any of the three answers.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

How many AI answers named each brand
Brand	ChatGPT	Answers that named it
TBI Health	Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers	2 of 3
Relief Point Physio	Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers	2 of 3
The Sports Clinic	Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers	2 of 3
Sports Therapy Nelson	Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answers	1 of 3
Relief Point Physiotherapy	Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answers	1 of 3
APM New Zealand	Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers	0 of 3

TBI Health2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Relief Point Physio2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
The Sports Clinic2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Sports Therapy Nelson1 of 3Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Relief Point Physiotherapy1 of 3Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answers
APM New Zealand0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers

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3 answers

Asked ChatGPT
“Which physiotherapy clinic should I go to in Nelson, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best physiotherapy clinics in Nelson, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best physiotherapy clinic in Nelson, New Zealand for sports injury rehab?”
1. 1The Sports Clinic
2. 2Sports Therapy Nelson
Searched Google, AI Overview
“physiotherapy nelson nz”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best physio nelson”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.

Not named in any answer:

APM New Zealand

Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.

Is APM New Zealand or The Sports Clinic more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for APM New Zealand and The Sports Clinic by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six Nelson physiotherapy clinics we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.

APM New Zealand and The Sports Clinic among Nelson physiotherapy clinics in New Zealand, by month

Month	Sports Therapy Nelson	TBI Health	Relief Point Physio	The Sports Clinic	Relief Point Physiotherapy	APM New Zealand
Oct 2025	40.4%	38.5%	9.6%	7.7%	1.9%	1.9%
Nov 2025	47.3%	30.9%	12.7%	7.3%	1.8%	0%
Dec 2025	53.8%	23.1%	10.3%	10.3%	2.6%	0%
Jan 2026	56.1%	26.3%	8.8%	7%	1.8%	0%
Feb 2026	52%	28%	10%	10%	0%	0%
Mar 2026	49.2%	24.6%	13.8%	10.8%	0%	1.5%
Apr 2026	56.5%	23.9%	10.9%	8.7%	0%	0%
May 2026	55.2%	20.7%	12.1%	12.1%	0%	0%
Jun 2026	53.3%	21.7%	11.7%	11.7%	1.7%	0%
Jul 2026	46.7%	22.2%	20%	11.1%	0%	0%
Aug 2026	56.5%	21.7%	10.9%	10.9%	0%	0%
Sep 2026	55.3%	17%	14.9%	10.6%	2.1%	0%

How has the APM New Zealand and The Sports Clinic comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings

The Sports Clinic was ahead of APM New Zealand in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
Across the 12 months ending September 2026, APM New Zealand’s share of searches among Nelson physiotherapy clinics in New Zealand moved from 1.9% to 0%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 10 to 0.
Across the 12 months ending September 2026, The Sports Clinic’s share of searches among Nelson physiotherapy clinics in New Zealand moved from 7.7% to 10.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 40 to 50.

How did search popularity change for New Zealand Nelson physiotherapy clinics in September 2026?

3 changes

In September 2026, Relief Point Physiotherapy overtook APM New Zealand to rank 5th among Nelson physiotherapy clinics in New Zealand, with 2.1% of the searches.
The Sports Clinic’s share of searches among Nelson physiotherapy clinics in New Zealand has lost ground for 3 months in a row, from 11.7% to 10.6% in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for APM New Zealand in New Zealand fell 100% over 12 measured months, from 10 to 0 in September 2026.

How are branded searches counted?

3 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using APM New Zealand’s and The Sports Clinic’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.