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Best red light therapy settings for injury treatment and exercise recovery
Red light therapy can be effective for treating many sports injuries and supporting post-exercise recovery. But each type of tissue (e.g. muscles, tendons) responds better to slightly different settings. And if you overuse it, it can actually slow healing! Read on to learn the ins and outs of how to use red light therapy at home for best results.

Maryke Louw
11 min read


Is running bad for your knees? What the latest research says
Will running “wear your knees out”, and is running bad for you if you already have arthritis in the knees?

Maryke Louw
6 min read


Should I have a steroid injection for an injury? Things to consider
Why a steroid injection for an injury should only be used in very specific circumstances. Also: what are the negative side effects?

Steph Davies
5 min read


Baker’s cyst causes, symptoms, and treatment options (conservative vs. surgery)
Why treating a Baker’s cyst without addressing the cause is likely a waste of time; how to decide on the best treatment option.

Maryke Louw
9 min read


How to prevent knee pain when running
In this article, I discuss the three most common causes of knee pain when running and how you can prevent it. If your knee pain persists or you think you may have a full-blown injury, you may want to check out our quick guide to diagnosis and treatment of knee pain in runners . 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 or brands d

Maryke Louw
7 min read


Can you run after a knee replacement?
We are often asked about running after a knee replacement. People are mostly concerned about two things: “Will I be able to run after a...

Maryke Louw
9 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


Eight tips for running with arthritis in your knees
Someone recently asked on Facebook: “Osteoarthritis in the knees and running on the treadmill... any hope of the discomfort and...

Maryke Louw
5 min read


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

Maryke Louw
5 min read


What is the best strength exercise for knee pain?
There are a multitude of strengthening exercises that you can do for knee pain, but the leg press machine is by far my favourite exercise...

Maryke Louw
6 min read


Kinesiology taping technique for anterior knee pain
I often use this taping technique for patients with pain over the front of their knees e.g. patellofemoral syndrome, osteoarthritis, or...

Maryke Louw
1 min read
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