Hein Viljoen Physiotherapy Blog

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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How To Start Training Again After The Holidays

How to return to training after the holidays without injury. A physiotherapist’s practical guide to load management and injury prevention.

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Active Recovery: The Most Underrated Habit to Start in January

Discover why active recovery is the secret to staying consistent, avoiding injury, and feeling your best in the new year. A practical guide from Hein Viljoen Physiotherapy

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