By Kiara Fitzhenry  The shoulder joint (glenohumeral joint) is highly mobile but inherently unstable, so it relies heavily on both static and dynamic stabilizers to maintain joint integrity — especially during activities like padel. Shoulder stability is crucial for padel players due to the sport’s high repetition of overhead, rotational, and reactive arm movements — […]

By Kiara Fitzhenry When you’re injured — whether it’s a sprained ankle, a torn ligament, or post-surgical recovery — it can feel overwhelming when it comes to knowing what to do next. Pain, limited movement, and the fear of re-injury can leave you unsure of your next step. That’s where we come in. Our job […]

by Kiara Fitzhenry Introduction Between meetings, emails, and everything else on your plate, it’s easy to push workouts to the bottom of your to-do list. But if you want to stay energised, sharp, and healthy long-term, resistance training needs a spot on your calendar. You’ve probably heard that your metabolism naturally slows down as you […]

By: Gcina Gumede Juvenile arthritis refers to a group of autoimmune and inflammatory conditions that cause persistent joint inflammation in children. The most common form is Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), which is diagnosed when arthritis lasts for at least six weeks and begins before the age of 16. Understanding juvenile arthritis is crucial for early diagnosis […]

By: Gcina Gumede Structure and function of PCL The posterior cruciate ligament is found in the knee just behind the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). It connects the femur (thigh bone) to the tibia (shin bone) and it prevents the tibia from moving backwards. This ensures that there is smooth movement of the knee joint. The PCL […]

By Kiara Fitzhenry Each year, more than 800 000 people are diagnosed with liver cancer all around the world. It is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide. Since 1980, the incidence of liver cancer diagnoses has tripled, whilst death rates have more than doubled. Exercise can play an important role in supporting individuals with liver […]

By Kiara Fitzhenry A groin hernia, also known as an inguinal hernia, occurs when a portion of tissue, such as part of the intestine, protrudes through a weak spot in the abdominal muscles in the groin area. This type of hernia is the most common, especially in men, though it can also occur in women. […]

By: Gcina Gumede Leukemia is a type of cancer that affects the tissues of the body that produce blood cells such as your bone marrow, lymph nodes and spleen. Leukemia mainly affects the white blood which are an important part of the immune system. The bone marrow will produce abnormal white blood cells that do not […]

By: Gcina Gumede Legg-Calves-Perthes disease (LCPD) is when the blood supply of the femoral epiphysis of the femoral head (the “ball” of the ball-and-socket hip joint) is interrupted. The disease involves a temporary interruption of blood supply to the femoral head, which leads to the death of bone tissue in the femoral head. Etiology of LCPD The exact […]

by Jana van Jaarsveld Hypertension, commonly known as high blood pressure, is a chronic medical condition where the force of the blood against the artery walls is consistently too high. This condition affects millions globally and is a significant risk factor for heart disease, stroke, and other health problems. One of the most effective ways to manage […]