As the Rugby World Cup captivates South Africa, many of us will be spending hours in front of the TV rooting for the Springboks. While the excitement is infectious, it’s crucial not to overlook the impact this can have on our posture and spinal health. In this article, we’ll explore common TV-watching postures to avoid, preventive measures to take, and stretches to keep you limber during the matches
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The Role of Physiotherapy in the Management of Respiratory Tract Infections (RTIs) The respiratory tract system is made up of your airway that leads into your lungs, and its primary function is to allow breathing through gaseous exchange. It is responsible for bringing oxygen into our bodies (inhalation) and sending carbon dioxide out of our […]
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What is Deep Breathing? Deep breathing is a relaxation technique done through actively taking slow deep breaths to optimise the main muscle of breathing, your DIAPHRAGM.
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E-cigarettes have become a very popular smoking method, especially among young people. In some cases people who have been trying to quit smoking are tempted to turn to e-cigarettes as an alternative or to transition from traditional cigarettes to not smoking. Nonetheless, how much do we really know about e-cigarettes? What are e-cigarettes? An E-cigarette […]
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We rarely think about how important our ankles are in ensuring that we maintain an upright posture. But think about it, your ankles are part of walking, standing, running, transitioning from sitting to standing and so much more! If you have had damage to your ankle previously, you are 20-40% more likely to progress to […]
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“Ouch! There is a pain at the back of my heel”. The Achilles tendon is known to be the strongest and thickest tendon in the body. Keep reading to find out more about what can cause Achilles pain.
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In today’s world, having good mental health is not a given. Your mental health can affect your quality of life in so many ways. We live in a fast-paced world where it is always us against time. Stressors in our day-to-day lives can override any cue to relax, be present and breathe.
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Have you ever experienced pain at the side of your hip and not been able to pinpoint what it could be? Trochanteric bursitis is a common cause of lateral hip pain. It happens when the bursa of the hip becomes inflamed.
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With over 15 muscles working together, the hip is one of the most mobile parts of our body. So, one can imagine, that stiffness and pain in the hip may result in an avalanche of problems.
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Warming up often flies over many people’s heads when it comes to physical activity, whether it be walking, running, strength training, cycling or swimming. Warming up can easily be seen as a waste of precious time, however, including it into your exercises can significantly improve your results.
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