Pilates: What it is and who it will benefit

What is Pilates? Pilates is a form of exercise that focuses on the strengthening of your core and mobility through a number of movements. There is a lot of emphasis places on precision of movement and technique. Pilates also focuses…
Why we feel pain

Why we feel pain when injured

An explanation of why we feel pain when injured By Isabél Lamprecht (B.Sc Physiotherapy) Knowledge is power and the same is true about understanding pain. Many people will experience pain sometime in their lives. The circumstances and emotions that we…

Exercises for stronger knees

EXERCISES FOR STRONGER KNEES By Isabél Lamprecht (B.Sc.Physiotherapy) Do you have knee pain? Or maybe you are just looking for some exercises to strengthen your knees. Here are a few general exercises that you may try if you are suffering…

Knee Deep In Pain

KNEE PAIN AND WHERE IT COMES FROM By Isabél Lamprecht (B.Sc.Physiotherapy) Knee pain is a common occurrence in people of different ages. There may be a number of reasons why someone develops knee pain. In this post we would like…

Basic Knee Anatomy

The knee joint is the juction between the upper and the lower leg. The bones that form the knee are the femur at the top, the tibia at the bottom and the fibula and patella bones also form part of…