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Sciatica and lower back pain are two different conditions that are often confused due to the similarities in their symptoms. It is important to know the difference between these two conditions and to understand how they may be related to each other. The following is a comparison of sciatica vs lower back pain. Sciatica is… Read more »

Make the most of your HCF health insurance under the More for Muscles Program. HCF offer their members a gap-free physio consultation every year, under the More for Muscles Program. To utilise this offer you will need to book with an HCF registered physiotherapist. Enable Physio is registered with HCF to provide services under the… Read more »

Joint stiffness refers to the feeling of restriction or limitation that makes motion around one’s joints difficult. This term can be used to refer to the lack of movement that occurs around joints for a number of reasons. Joint stiffness may develop temporarily in the morning as a result of poor blood circulation or simply… Read more »

Osteoarthritis, also called degenerative arthritis or OA, is a common ailment. It occurs as a result of the breakdown of joint tissue and cartilage. The joints most commonly affected by osteoarthritis include the knee joints, the hips, the spine, and the fingers. Physiotherapy for Osteoarthritis is highly recommended because it poses a low risk of… Read more »

If you have been on any kind of strenuous exercise regimen, chances are that you have experienced a bit of muscle soreness. In many cases, the soreness sets in hours or even days after the exercise. This condition is referred to as Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness, and it is often abbreviated as DOMS. Here are… Read more »

The Achilles is the tendon found at the back of the lower leg. This tendon is very important, as it connects the calf muscles to the heel bone. It is the biggest tendon in the body, and without it, running and walking would be impossible. Achilles pain refers to the pain experienced as a result… Read more »

It is common knowledge that sitting for prolonged periods of time is detrimental to your health. Sports physiotherapists have been advising their patients and everyone in general to stand up once in a while or even to take a stroll for the sake of keeping up blood circulation in the lower extremities, and keeping the… Read more »

No matter what sport you play, you should pay close attention to what you drink, how often you drink, and the quantity you drink. It is not the type of sport you play, but rather the time and intensity that are important. What’s the big deal about water? Because your body is 75% water, water… Read more »

In physiotherapy lingo, dry needling is an approach to wellness where acupuncture needles are pushed into the skin and muscles. It is also referred to as western/clinical acupuncture. People in sports fields are particularly susceptible to muscle strains and tears, which is why it becomes necessary to target specific muscles with treatment to heal, restore… Read more »