Hein Viljoen Physiotherapy Blog

Strength Training for Runners: The Secret to Speed and Injury Prevention

Learn the best strength exercises for runners and how strength training can boost your running performance and prevent injuries.

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Understanding Your Pelvic Floor: What It is and Why It Matters

Discover the pelvic floor, why it is vital for women’s health, and how to keep it healthy and strong with physiotherapy.

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PEACE and LOVE: The Ultimate Soft Tissue Injury Recovery Strategy

Learn about the PEACE and LOVE principles for soft tissue injury recovery, designed to support long-term healing.

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Why Do Some Injuries Heal Faster Than Others? Understanding Your Body’s Recovery Journey

Discover why some injuries heal faster than others with our blog on recovery timelines for muscles, ligaments, tendons, and bones.

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Is Hip Pain Slowing You Down? It Could Be Femoroacetabular Impingement (FAI) Syndrome

Struggling with hip pain or stiffness? Femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) could be the cause. Physiotherapy can reduce pain, improve movement, and even help avoid surgery.

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Nine Myths about Gluteal Tendinopathy — Busted!

How to Treat Shin Splints: A Physiotherapist’s Guide for Runners

Managing TMJ Pain: How Your Jaw and Neck Are Connected

TLC for Your Hands and Wrists When Your Life Is Online

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Is Hip Pain Slowing You Down? It Could Be Femoroacetabular Impingement (FAI) Syndrome

Could Your Hip Pain Be Gluteal Tendinopathy? Here Is What You Need to Know

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