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Anti-inflammatory drugs for muscle pain and injuries – Why you should think twice
Drawbacks of using anti-inflammatories for muscle pain, whether it’s for an injury or to deal with muscle soreness during or after sport.

Maryke Louw
4 min read


Injury flare-ups – What they mean and how to treat them
Why injury flare-ups happen, why it does not necessarily mean that your injury is now worse, and how to get your rehab back on track.

Maryke Louw
8 min read


Foam rolling the IT band - Dos and don’ts
In this article, we’ll explain what muscles you should foam roll when your iliotibial band (IT band) feels tight and why foam rolling the IT band itself isn’t that useful. We’ll also point out what areas of the IT band you should best avoid when foam rolling. Remember, if you need more help with an injury, you're welcome to consult one of our physios online via video call. Some of the links in this article are to pages where you can buy products discussed or mentioned here.

Maryke Louw
4 min read


Foam rolling for quad or knee pain
We answer your questions about foam rolling quads. When can it help for knee pain? When is it best not to foam roll your quads? And more.

Maryke Louw
5 min read


Navicular stress fractures – Symptoms and treatment
The navicular stress fracture is classed as a high-risk stress fracture because it often takes a long time to heal, or it requires surgery.

Maryke Louw
5 min read


How PRP injections work and when they might be useful
PRP stands for platelet rich plasma. These types of injections have gained popularity over the last few years as a treatment option for a variety of musculoskeletal injuries / conditions including tendinopathies, muscle injuries and osteoarthritis. In this article, I’ll discuss how PRP injections work, what factors may affect how well they work and also what the research is showing with regards to what conditions they may be useful for. In this article: How they prepare the P

Maryke Louw
5 min read


How to use a whole body vibration machine for rehab
Can a whole body vibration machine help with your injury rehab? We take a look at the research to see whether there are any whole body vibration benefits and if so, how it should be done. Remember, if you need more help with an injury, you're welcome to consult our team of sports physios online via video call. Some of the links in this article are to pages where you can buy products discussed or mentioned here. We might earn a small commission on sales at no extra cost to you

Maryke Louw
4 min read


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...

Maryke Louw
3 min read


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...

Maryke Louw
4 min read


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

Maryke Louw
5 min read


Exercise after flu or a cold? How to decide
Sports physio Maryke Louw gives some tips on exercise after flu or a cold. When is it safe, and when is it better to wait until you've...

Maryke Louw
3 min read


How to recover from sports injury – Working with the natural healing process
Our bodies are really good at healing themselves IF we give them the chance to do so. In this article, I explain how to recover from...

Maryke Louw
8 min read


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)....

Maryke Louw
5 min read


The ultimate guide to foam rolling
I’ve received so many questions about foam rolling recently that I thought it might just save me some time if I wrote a blog post that...

Maryke Louw
5 min read


Is your spiky ball or foam roller as effective as a sports massage?
The sadistic foam roller has firmly asserted a place for itself in the exercising community. Coaches, physiotherapists and athletes all...

Maryke Louw
9 min read


Sports and Vitamin D – Injury prevention and performance
Researchers have started investigating Vitamin D's influence on athletic performance and injury prevention.

Maryke Louw
7 min read


Calf foam rolling: When NOT to, benefits, and how-to video
Foam rolling can be great to loosen off your calves when they’re tight from training. But there are times when foam rolling can actually...

Maryke Louw
5 min read


Injured? 5 Key steps to a quick recovery
Injury usually has a way of striking just as you feel you’re on a roll or you’re finally in sight of your goal. I’m very familiar with...

Maryke Louw
4 min read


Foam roller: Hamstrings - Learn how, but also when not to roll your hamstrings
It's natural for your hamstrings to feel a bit tight and stiff after training, and using a foam roller or doing hamstring stretches can...

Maryke Louw
3 min read


Why rolling, stretching, or massaging can’t fix your injury
This post was inspired by one of my patients that I saw in clinic last week. She’s a keen runner who is recovering from a foot injury....

Maryke Louw
2 min read
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