Physio Works

Running is one of the easiest and quickest forms of exercise. I do not think I need to go into the evidence that supports regular physical activity as a health benefit because then this post could go on for a while. Most of us all know that its good for us, but it’s more about how to start on the […]

Some of the most spoken words that I hear:  “I would love to start trail running, but how do I go about it?” It is winter in Cape Town, and the best time to start a “hobby”, even better if its one that will keep the winter “layer” away 🙂 From a physiotherapists perspective starting to run is a little […]

Kinesio tape is based on the idea that the body can heal itself, if enabled with appropriate support, seems pretty obvious right? Although is not a heck of a lot of research that has gone into K-tape and all of its background, the basic gist of it is that the tape supports injured muscles and joints and helps relieve pain […]

So we have covered the food and drink side of things, the “engine” of the body. Now lets look at th emoving parts. The Muscles – your aims here are to Relieve muscle soreness Promote muscle repair and growth Reduce swelling Improve circulation Remove waste products/lactic acid etc. When you over-load your muscles, either by significantly increasing the amount you […]

Recommended Stretching These simple stretches, done at a rest stop or after a workout, will loosen you up and relieve post workout pain. Overhead: Interweave your fingers, reach overhead and push your palms toward the sky. Stretch and imagine your spine elongating. Cat: On your hands and knees, slowly arch your back up and roll your head forward and chin […]

Multi Day Stage racing, day after day of racing (or at least going as hard as you can) puts a lot of stress on the body. In Part 1 of this blog, I am going to inform you about some of the nutritional advice I tend to give out to clients who are about to embark on a stage race […]

We have all watched G.I Jane and Platoon and seen the drill sergeant barking orders at snivelly recruits during Navy Seal training and giggled when they break, but have you ever thought about how different motivation can have a completely different effect on a person. Theory (cos I have to) There are 3 main types of Motivation: Intrinsic Motivation – […]

I will start this post off like an old school essay and give you a the definition of cycling (in case you were unsure: Nowadays and especially in South Africa, the sport of cycling has taken off in a big way and it is fantastic to see how many people are getting active in the sport. This means more hours […]

I thought about the things that I end up talking to clients about the most when it comes to running and running injuries. I find myself harping on about the same things constantly so I might as well harp on online as well. Here are a couple of things that could be holding you back, causing pain and just making […]

So you have just run your first half marathon, done your first Mountain Bike race or hiked up the mountain. You get home, spend the rest of the day on the couch (because you deserve it) and reckon that you are done exercising for at least a week or two. It is a nice thought, but the LAZINESS could be […]