INSIGHTS & IDEAS
#ManageyourHealth
Welcome to the #ManageyourHealth page where we will post various titbits on how to take action and manage your own body and health.
These are not Journal Articles but simply little online leaflets, pictures and pieces of advice that we refer our patients to that deepen awareness around the body and health.
Remember, come and speak to a professional and always seek professional advice rather than self-treating.
Women’s Month – Pelvic Floor
August is Women’s Month, and we have chosen to focus on the importance of pelvic floor control. You may ask, what is the pelvic floor? The Pelvic Floor is a group of muscles that lie in the pelvis, forming the base of the abdomen. They are shaped like a “hammock” supporting the bladder and the urethra. Hence, contraction of these [...]
Proprioception and Balance – the Key to Stability
Ankle sprains are a common injury – and while it may not be difficult to avoid missing a step or tripping over a curb, lack of proprioception (sense of joint position) or poor balance may be to blame, rather than lack of endurance or weakness in the lower limb. Proprioceptive training is used to rehabilitate injury, but it can also [...]
Hamstring Strains
Hamstring strains are common injuries in many sports, including running, hockey,rugby and dancing. The Hamstring is not just one band of muscle, but comprises three bands that allow you to bend the leg at the knee. During exercise one of these muscles may overstretch or start to tear - this usually happens during exercise that involves a lot of running, [...]
Summer’s effect on the feet
Feet vs Flip Flops: As Capetonians, we spend the whole of summer traipsing from beach to beach, or along the beautiful Sea Point promenade in the same pair of flippy floppies. Let's have a look at the effect it might have after a long, sunny summer... I found this neat picture on Pinterest...
Rotator Cuff Syndrome
What is Rotator Cuff Syndrome? Let’s understand the anatomy: the muscles, the bones, and the subacromial bursa (lubricating sack). The Shoulder is a relatively unstable ball and socket joint controlled by the Rotator Cuff muscles: subscapularis, supraspinatus, infraspinatus and teres minor are the small rotator cuff muscles that control and stabilize shoulder movement on the shoulder blade (scapula). These muscles hold your arm onto your [...]
Take some time to love yourself
Here is a fabulous post. Just in time for the Easter long weekend! Take some time to give it a read and give yourself some love!
Some medicine…
Just a little Physio fun...
Heels or no heels? … that is the question…
Just before you plan your Friday night outfit - have a look at what damage can be caused by simply dressing to the nines. Ladies, this one is for you...
Manage Back Pain
Here are just a few tips to managing back pain on a daily basis: