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Using whole body vibration for rehab

For this article I took a look at the research around whole body vibration to see if it actually works and if so, how should it be done....

When to use ice or heat for a sports injury

This must be one of the most common questions that I’ve been asked in my years of practising as a physiotherapist. Whether you use ice or...

6 Steps to help you stay focused and motivated while recovering from an injury

It’s very easy to lose motivation and just sit on the couch and sulk when you’re struggling with an injury that is taking a long time to...

How to safely get back to running / exercise after injury

There are few things as frustrating as thinking that you’ve gotten rid of an injury just for it to flare back up after a few sessions of...

How to deal with the mental side of injury

We all have different reasons why we exercise. We all love different sports. We all gain different benefits from it. But the one...

When can you safely train after a cold or flu?

This week online physio Maryke discussed how you should adapt your training when you have cold or flu symptoms and what you can do to...

Do compression socks work?

In this article I discuss what compression socks are and how they work. I also take a closer look at the current research to find out if,...

Sports injuries: How to work with your natural healing process for the best recovery

Our bodies are really good at healing themselves IF we give them the chance to do so. In this article I explain the three phases of the...

Foam rolling / massage ball for glutes: When to avoid it, when it might be useful, and how to do it

The glutes is an area of the body that responds really well to foam rolling or self-massage using a massage ball (my preferred method)....