Exploring the Elbow: Anatomy and Common Injuries
Introduction: The elbow joint is a remarkable and intricate structure that plays a vital role in our daily lives. Despite its small size, it’s a complex mechanism that facili
The Shoulder Joint
During March and April, we will be looking at the shoulder joint. For those of you who have recently wondered, ‘where that click in your shoulder’ or ‘pain when reaching for
Scoliosis and Biokinetic Rehabilitation Explained
Scoliosis is an orthopaedic condition that displays as a lateral curvature of the spine resembling a C or S shape. Due to the unnatural curvature of the spine, scoliosis causes maj
Hip Replacement & Rehabilitation
This month’s article is focused on Hip Replacement and Rehabilitation. As many as a third of the people we see in our practice have had a total hip replacement. Having a hip repl
Spinal Cord Injuries & Biokinetics
The spinal cord is an essential part of the human body, connecting the brain to the peripheral nerves, as well as connecting the peripheral nerves to the brain. September is Spinal
Low Back Pain | Spinal Cord Rehabilitation Explained
Low back pain (LBP) is one of the most common musculoskeletal complaints seen by GP’s across the world. Some studies have suggested that 80- 85% of the population will suffer wit
How can Physical Activity help You Prevent or Assist in the Treatment of Prostate Cancer?
The month of June is considered Men’s Health Month. It was established to increase awareness of preventable health problems and encourage early detection and treatment among men.
Fibromyalgia & Rehab Explained | Neurological Conditions
Given that the 12th May is International Awareness Day for Chronic Immunological and Neurological Diseases, we have chosen this month to focus on Fibromyalgia.
Corona Virus | The South African Variant | Rehabilitation Explained
On the 5th of March 2020, the first confirmed case of Covid-19 was reported in South Africa. At the time it was believed that only those with co-morbidities, underlying health cond
Parkinson’s Disease & Rehab Explained | Neurological Conditions
What is Parkinson’s Disease? Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurological disorder and forms part of the hypokinetic movement disorders (lack of movement). It is an Idiopa
