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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


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


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


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


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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