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SARMs for bigger muscles – The ugly trade-offs of this anabolic agent
We look at research into the safety of selective androgen receptor modulators (SARMs), a controversial group of muscle building supplements.

Maryke Louw
4 min read


How to warm up before walking
We explain when you need a pre-walking warm-up and demonstrate four easy walking warm-ups that cover all the relevant muscles and joints.

Maryke Louw
4 min read


Tendon repair supplements – What does the research say?
Are tendon repair supplements a fad, or do they really help you to recover quicker from your tendon injury? We take a look at the research.

Maryke Louw
12 min read


The middle of my back hurts from sitting! Exercises and stretches for pain relief
Why the middle of your back hurts when you’re sitting and how to address these issues. This includes stretch and strength exercises.

Maryke Louw
8 min read


The clamshell exercise – Benefits, variation, and progressions
The clamshell exercise’s benefits as well as variation and how to make it more difficult. Also, why it might hurt and what to do about it.

Maryke Louw
8 min read


Best knee braces for meniscus tears: Expert guide to support, stability & comfort
Various types of knee brace for meniscus tears. When to remove your knee brace immediately.

Maryke Louw
6 min read


CBD for runners – Does it work?
Is CBD for runners a fad supplement, or does it live up to the promise that it will help you to perform better and recover faster?

Maryke Louw
5 min read


Do ice baths benefit post-exercise recovery and exercise gains?
We take a look at the research into ice baths for recovery and whether an ice bath benefits strength and endurance gains after exercise.

Maryke Louw
6 min read


Glute bridge exercises – 4 variations demonstrated
Demos of four glute bridge variations, as well as the benefits of glute bridges, common mistakes, and how to progress your glute bridges.

Maryke Louw
6 min read


LCL sprain? Eight LCL exercises to regain your former strength
Detailed LCL (lateral collateral ligament) exercise descriptions with recommended sets and reps as well as video demos to help you recover.

Maryke Louw
11 min read


How often should you change your running shoes? Signs to look out for
We explain what can go wrong if you continue running in shoes that are past their prime and how to know when it’s time to change them.

Maryke Louw
4 min read


Beetroot juice benefits for running performance – Fact or fad?
We take a look at the research into the benefits of beetroot juice for athletic performance.

Maryke Louw
7 min read


Yes, runners need recovery days, but also recovery weeks
How recovery weeks can help runners to train smarter and avoid injuries.

Maryke Louw
4 min read


How to use a massage gun – Avoid these mistakes!
In this article, we ignore the sales talk and look at the research on massage guns to explain how you can use them safely for best effect.

Maryke Louw
5 min read


The best online physical therapy practice management software
The right software to help you spend less time "running your physio business" and more time ensuring that your patients are satisfied.

Maryke Louw
13 min read


LCL (lateral collateral ligament) knee brace: Do you need one, best type & when to wear it
Learn which LCL injuries require a brace, which type of knee brace is best and when to wear it, and which types of brace to avoid.

Maryke Louw
4 min read


Lateral collateral ligament (LCL) tears or sprains – Symptoms, treatment, recovery times
How the LCL gets injured, the symptoms, how the injury is diagnosed and graded, and what the treatment options and recovery times are.

Maryke Louw
11 min read


Fat pad impingement – Causes, diagnosis, and treatment
The causes of infrapatellar fat pad impingement, how to correctly diagnose it, and the treatment options.

Maryke Louw
9 min read


Ankle sprain exercises – What, when, and how
Ankle sprain strengthening exercises for plantar flexion, and balance exercises, including how to achieve good balance with a balance board.

Maryke Louw
15 min read


High ankle sprains – Symptoms, treatment, and recovery times
The symptoms and diagnosis of high ankle sprains, as well as their grading and treatment, and what the recovery times might be.

Maryke Louw
9 min read
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