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Practical physiotherapy advice

Educational articles to help you understand pain, movement and recovery.

5 daily habits to ease lower back pain

Back Pain

5 daily habits to ease lower back pain

Small, consistent changes that reduce the load on your spine and calm irritated tissues — guidance from a physiotherapist in Umhlanga.

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Desk posture: a 60-second reset you can actually do

Posture

Desk posture: a 60-second reset you can actually do

A simple sequence to reset shoulders, neck and breath — without leaving your chair. Posture advice from an Umhlanga physiotherapist.

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Return to running after an ankle sprain

Sports Injuries

Return to running after an ankle sprain

A four-phase rehabilitation framework to safely return to running after an ankle sprain without triggering re-injury.

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What to expect in the first 6 weeks after a knee replacement

Rehabilitation

What to expect in the first 6 weeks after a knee replacement

Milestones, exercises and red flags to guide your recovery in the critical first six weeks after a total knee replacement.

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Three exercises every desk worker should do

Exercise Therapy

Three exercises every desk worker should do

Hip hinge, thoracic rotation and chin tucks — three evidence-based exercises that counter the effects of long hours at a desk.

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Falls prevention for older adults

Healthy Aging

Falls prevention for older adults

Strength, balance and environmental strategies that help older adults in Umhlanga stay independent and confident.

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When should I see a physiotherapist?

Physiotherapy Advice

When should I see a physiotherapist?

Common signs it's time to stop waiting and get a proper physiotherapy assessment — and what to expect at your first appointment.

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Sciatica: what helps and what doesn't

Back Pain

Sciatica: what helps and what doesn't

Evidence-based strategies for sciatica that move the needle — and the common myths that waste your time.

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Stroke Rehabilitation: What Recovery Really Looks Like After a Stroke

Rehabilitation

Stroke Rehabilitation: What Recovery Really Looks Like After a Stroke

Learn what stroke recovery involves and how physiotherapy can help improve mobility, balance, strength and independence after a stroke.

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