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

Maryke Louw
4 min read


Injuries caused by growth spurts – How to prevent them
I’ve treated several children for a variety of sports injuries over the years, and a significant portion of these are due to growth...

Maryke Louw
3 min read


Are you struggling to make a comeback after a calf muscle strain?
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...

Maryke Louw
5 min read


Remote physiotherapy for digital nomads is just a Zoom call away
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...

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


Training with a niggle injury – When it is OK?
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...

Maryke Louw
3 min read


The 5 steps to treating groin injuries in runners
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.

Maryke Louw
8 min read


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

Maryke Louw
7 min read


Static stretching vs. dynamic stretching – When to do which
In this article, I discuss the main benefits of static stretching and dynamic stretching as well as how you can decide which type of...

Maryke Louw
5 min read


“The physio will see you now” – How online physiotherapy works
Remote worker Tom* booked into our online physiotherapy clinic from the Canary Islands after he had injured an elbow doing Brazilian...

Maryke Louw
2 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


Iliotibial band syndrome: Causes, symptoms, and treatments
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...

Maryke Louw
10 min read


Shin splints: Causes, fixes, prevention
I'm a firm believer that if you know how an injury is caused you can fix it and stop it from happening again. In this article I explain...

Maryke Louw
6 min read


Osgood-Schlatter treatment - My recipe for success
A member of our Facebook community recently asked me what my treatment approach for Osgood-Schlatter disease is. Since it includes a few...

Maryke Louw
6 min read


Foot pain in runners - A quick guide
In this article we discuss the most common causes for foot pain in runners and the top 3 treatments that work best for them.

Maryke Louw
12 min read


10 Features of a successful exercise programme for neck pain
Have you tried exercises for your neck pain in the past and not found them useful? It may be that they were the wrong exercises. Research...

Maryke Louw
5 min read


Gym workout for runners
When people think of exercise, a lot of times running is their first thought. It’s the most simple, in that it can be done anywhere, you...

Maryke Louw
3 min read


Body Hack 4: Tendon Pain
THE BODYHACK SERIES: Body Hack 1: How to look after your joints Body Hack 2: Recipe for strong bones Body Hack 3: How to keep your...

Maryke Louw
6 min read


Body Hack 3: How to keep your muscles happy
THE BODYHACK SERIES: Body Hack 1: How to look after your joints Body Hack 2: Recipe for strong bones Body Hack 3: How to keep your...

Maryke Louw
5 min read


Body Hack 2: Recipe for strong bones
THE BODY HACK SERIES: Body Hack 1: How to look after your joints Body Hack 2: Recipe for strong bones (this article) Body Hack 3: How...

Maryke Louw
4 min read
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