Tips To Speed Up Healing

We discuss three types of knee sprain brace and when they might aid your recovery from a mild knee sprain.

The various types of tennis elbow brace and their pros and cons, and why not everyone with tennis elbow will benefit from wearing a brace.

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.

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.

Various types of knee brace for meniscus tears. When to remove your knee brace immediately.

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?

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

Detailed LCL (lateral collateral ligament) exercise descriptions with recommended sets and reps as well as video demos to help you recover.

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.

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

Walking on a sprained ankle is actually good for its recovery if you go about it the right way and give it the necessary support....

There is no "cure" for DOMS (delayed onset muscle soreness), but there are some proven methods for DOMS pain relief.

Who needs to wear an ankle brace, what type of brace is best, and when and for how long to wear it.

The correct height of crutches, how to walk with crutches non-weightbearing and partially weightbearing, and with one crutch.

This article explains the ins and outs of using neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) for rehab, recovery, and training.

Options when choosing resistance bands, how to safely attach them, and how to start and then progress your resistance band workouts.

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

Drawbacks of using anti-inflammatories for muscle pain, whether it’s for an injury or to deal with muscle soreness during or after sport.

Why injury flare-ups happen, why it does not necessarily mean that your injury is now worse, and how to get your rehab back on track.

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...

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.

The navicular stress fracture is classed as a high-risk stress fracture because it often takes a long time to heal, or it requires surgery.

Yes, walking can be an important part of your rehab and recovery from gluteal tendinopathy, but there are some factors to consider.

PRP stands for platelet rich plasma. These types of injections have gained popularity over the last few years as a treatment option for a...

Can a whole body vibration machine help with your injury rehab? We take a look at the research to see whether there are any whole body...

This must be one of the most common questions that I’ve been asked in my years of practising as a physiotherapist. Whether you use ice or...

It’s very easy to lose motivation and just sit on the couch and sulk when you’re struggling with an injury that is taking a long time to...

There are few things as frustrating as thinking that you’ve gotten rid of an injury just for it to flare back up after a few sessions of...

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

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...