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2026-04-19
Greater trochanteric pain syndrome(GTPS): Understanding that pain on the side of your hip
Greater trochanteric pain syndrome(GTPS): Understanding pain on the side of your hip What is GTPS? GTPS is an umbrella term which is used to describe pain coming…
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Shin splints / medial tibial stress syndrome
Medial tibial stress syndrome Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome (MTSS), commonly known as shin splints, is a condition characterized by pain along the inner edge of the…
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2026-02-02
Ankle Sprains: Why They Happen and How We Fix Them
Ankle Sprains: Why They Happen and How We Fix Them We’ve all been there: you’re running, jumping, or maybe just stepping off a curb… and suddenly—ouch! Your ankle…
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2026-02-02
Lymphoedema: What it is and how to treat it
Lymphoedema Management: What it is and how to treat it. What is the Lymphatic System? The lymphatic system is the key component of lymphoedema: it is an essential…
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2026-02-02
Understanding Tendinopathy
Understanding Tendinopathy Tendinopathy is a term we use to describe tendon pain and dysfunction. In simple terms, it means that the tendon’s normal healing process…
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2026-02-02
What is Shockwave Therapy?
What Is Shockwave Therapy? Shockwave therapy (also called extracorporeal shockwave therapy, or ESWT) is a non-invasive modality that uses high-energy acoustic waves…
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2026-02-02
Frozen Shoulder: An Overview
The Frozen Shoulder If you’ve been struggling with a stiff, painful shoulder that just doesn’t want to resolve, you may be dealing with a frozen shoulder, otherwise…
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The Overhead Shoulder
Shoulder pain affects 18-26% of adults in their lifetime, making it one of the most common regional pain syndromes (Walker-Bone et al, 2004). Risk of shoulder injury in…
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2022-03-23
Hamstring Tendinopathy Rehabilitation
The hamstrings are a group of 3 muscles that are found at the back of the leg running from the hip/sits bones to the back of the knee. The hamstrings help with…
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We’ve got you COVID – Introduction.
COVID is in the forefront of our minds and with so many people either in the midst of the infection or recovering from it, we thought to focus one of our Muscle Monday…
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We’ve got you COVID Part 1 – Diaphragmatic Breathing.
Here, BRH Physiotherapist Nicky joins Natasha, in showing ways to retrain and strengthen your diaphragm. COVID recovery and exercise series Follow the rest of our series…
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We’ve got you COVID Part 2 – Pursed Lip Breathing.
This second clip focuses on our breathing strategy. Remember! Don’t overdo it. Take your time as you rehabilitate. If you have any concerns, consult your doctor…
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We’ve got you COVID Part 3 – Breathing and Movement.
Is your breathing becoming a little easier? Time to incorporate some movement. Remember! Don’t overdo it. Take your time as you rehabilitate. If you are looking for a…
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We’ve got you COVID Part 4 – Positioning.
To continue our series, these are exercises that are beneficial to those still sick and stuck in bed. Here are some hints to help you with your breathing and oxygenating…
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We’ve got you COVID Part 4 – Positioning.
COVID recovery and exercises Part IV: BRH Physio shows you some exercises you can do whilst recovering from…
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We’ve got you COVID Part 5 – Level One Exercises.
In our final part in this series, the following exercises will get your circulation going and those muscles moving! Thanks to Natasha and Nicky for these fantastic…
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2021-07-28
Fall-proof Plans: Exercises to Keep You on Your Feet
Written by Nicky Deenik BPhysT (TUKS) Falling is common in the elderly population. A person aged 65 years and older has a 30 to 40% chance of falling each year. A study…
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2021-05-23
My surgeon says I need a Latarjet shoulder operation- what does this mean?
By: Ushala Misra (B.Physio)UKZN – Physiotherapist at BRH Physios. Shoulder instability, particularly anterior instability affects 24 per 100,000 persons in a population…
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2021-04-18
Oops, I’ve hurt my ankle and I’m not sure what to do!
What is an Ankle Sprain? Acute ankle sprains are the most commonly occurring lower limb injury seen in individuals who participate in sports or recreational activities. …
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2021-04-18
Working from home to ‘Flatten the Curve’
Many of us are doing our bit to curb the spread of the coronavirus and keep our families safe by working from home. Whilst this does bring a sense of freedom and supreme…
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2021-04-09
Text Neck Syndrome
Wondering what we’re talking about? Look no further than your teenager, possibly even the mirror. Craning your head and neck forward to watch another grumpy cat video,…
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