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Some of the most common causes of shoulder injuries from weight lifting cited in the research include training at too high intensities,...

Whilst strength training forms an integral part of injury prevention in running, this is not actually the case for cycling . Cycling...

I’ve never understood why people describe frozen shoulder or adhesive capsulitis as a self-limiting condition that fully resolves over time. It doesn’t resolve by itself . You have to work VERY hard to get your full shoulder function back to normal and then it still doesn’t always get back to where it was before. And this is not just my opinion - the research also shows that several patients will still have limited range of motion or pain 5 years after developing a frozen sh

Peroneal tendonitis (or tendinopathy) is an overuse injury that causes pain over the outside (lateral) of your ankle or foot. You have three peroneal muscles, but peroneus brevis tendonitis is the most common, followed by peroneus longus tendonitis. In this article: Anatomy of the peroneal muscles How do you know that you have a peroneal tendinopathy? Common causes of peroneal tendinopathy in runners Top tips for treating peroneal tendinopathy We've also made a video about pe

Doing stretches/flexibility exercises for the whole body is always a good idea, and you’ll do yourself a favour if you get into the habit...

You may think that osteoporosis or “brittle bones” is something that just “old” people have to worry about, but what you do when you’re...

Hip bursitis or trochanteric bursitis is a tricky condition. It’s sometimes called “the great mimicker” because its symptoms are easily mistaken for other conditions like back pain or gluteal muscle injuries. But I’ve also found that quite a few patients I’ve seen have been misdiagnosed as having trochanteric bursitis when in fact the pain was caused by something else. Some of the links in this article are to pages where you can buy products or brands discussed or mentioned h

It’s very easy to fall into the trap of thinking that losing your running speed and muscle mass as you age is just part of the natural process and that there’s not a lot you can do about it. And to be honest, this was kind of what I thought when I started researching this article today. Well, it turns out there’s a lot that older runners can do to slow this process down and that the decline in running performance doesn’t have to be that big! Remember, if you need help with an

One of our followers on Facebook recently requested a video about “core exercises that protect your lower back”. Instead of just...

I’ve treated several children for a variety of sports injuries over the years, and a significant portion of these are due to growth...

At SIP we are often consulted by runners who have pulled their calf muscles once and then find that they reinjure it every few weeks or...

There’s nothing like getting injured to throw a spanner in the works when you’re earning a living abroad as a Digital Nomad. It doesn’t...

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

Let’s face it, we’ve all tried training with a niggle injury or two. Sometimes it works, but other times it blows up in your face, and you end up with a full blown injury. In this article, I’ll share my method for deciding when to rest and when to train. Remember, if you need help with an injury, you're welcome to consult one of our physios online via video call. I’ve spent quite a bit of time thinking about this article in the last week, and I’ve come to the conclusion that

In this article we’ll discuss the most common causes for groin pain in runners and give you some tips on how to get it better.

How to allow your body to repair itself stronger than before after exercise.

Learn about the main benefits of static stretching and dynamic stretching as well as how you can decide which type of stretch is the best to do. Remember, if you need help with an injury, you're welcome to consult one of our physios online via video call. In this article: The good and bad of static stretching The good and bad of dynamic stretching When warming up, your choice of stretch should depend on… What type of stretching to do after sport When to avoid stretches Downl

Remote worker Tom* booked into our online physiotherapy clinic from the Canary Islands after he had injured an elbow doing Brazilian...

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...

Iliotibial band syndrome (IT band syndrome) can be a pesky problem to get rid of, and its one of the few injuries that affect more male runners than females. I actually did my masters dissertation on this subject and found that, like with most sports injuries, IT band syndrome can have many causes. And the key to finding an effective treatment plan for your case lies in figuring out exactly what caused yours. Remember, if you need more help with an injury, you're welcome to