Hein Viljoen Physiotherapy Blog

Numb Hands While Road Cycling: Is It Your Bike or Your Body?

Have you ever finished a ride with tingling or numb hands? It’s a common issue for many recreational cyclists, and it can put a real damper on your ride. Numb hands can be caused by your bike, your biomechanics, or often a combination

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The Cape Town Cycle Tour: How to Survive Hours in the Saddle

The Cape Town Cycle Tour is just around the corner, and the excitement is real! For many riders, it’s a mix of nerves and anticipation — the stunning scenery, the challenge of the 109 km route, and of course, those famous climbs that can make even experienced cyclists wince.

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5 Common Marathon Injuries and How to Avoid Them

Training for a marathon asks a lot of your body. As the kilometres build and long runs start to dominate the week, muscles, tendons and joints are placed under more and more load.

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How We Use Dry Needling in Treating Back Pain

Back pain has a way of creeping into everyday life. One day, it’s a bit of stiffness when you get out of bed, the next, it’s stopping you from training or sitting comfortably at work.

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How to Structure Your Year of Running

Most runners don’t struggle because they lack motivation. They struggle because they train hard all year, with no real plan for progression or recovery.

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