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Tennis Elbow Without Tennis? Golfer’s Elbow Without Golf? You’ve Got to be Kidding!
You don't need to play either sport to develop these conditions! Imagine being diagnosed with...
Chest Physiotherapy and Sputum colours
When you think “physio”, most people picture knees, backs, or stroke rehab. But there’s a whole...
Pregnancy & Your Body: Why Your Muscles, Joints, and Movement Need Support
Pregnancy is amazing. It’s also one of the biggest physical transformations your body will ever go...
Workspace Makeover: Small Changes for a Better Workday
We spend a large part of our day at work, but how often do we stop to think about whether our...
Repetitive Strain Injuries: When “Just One More Time” Adds Up
Most injuries are easy to explain. You twisted your ankle. You lifted something heavy. You fell...
Running on Coffee, Support, and Zero Sleep: The Comrades Marathon from the Sidelines
Everyone talks about the runners at Comrades. The training. The hills. The cramps. The medals. But...
What I See Walking Through an Office Space as a Physiotherapist
Walking through an office space as a physiotherapist is a bit like seeing the workplace through a...
Muscle Creep: The Hidden Effects of Sitting Too Long
We often think sitting is harmless – after all, it doesn’t feel like hard work. But spending long...
Strength Training for Immune Support: Building More Than Just Muscle
When most people think of strength training, they picture toned muscles, improved performance, or...
Why Desk Jobs Cause Lower Back Pain
Lower back pain is one of the most common complaints among office workers. Many people assume it...
Seasonal Stiffness: Why Your Body Feels Tighter When the Weather Changes (and What to Do About It)
There’s a moment most people recognise. You get up… and something feels different. A little...
25 Years of Healing, Heart, and Hustle A reflection by Samantha Dunbar
Twenty-five years ago, I opened the doors to a small practice in Boskruin. I didn’t have a grand...
