by Willem Nelson | Sep 2, 2024 | Main
Understanding Shoulder Overuse Injuries: A Comprehensive Guide Shoulder overuse injuries are common, especially among athletes and individuals who frequently engage in repetitive activities. Whether you’re a swimmer, tennis player, or someone who works in a job...
by Willem Nelson | Sep 2, 2024 | Main
Understanding Tennis Elbow: What It Is and How Physiotherapy Can Help Do you have a painful elbow that makes it difficult to twist or grip objects? Have you been told you have tennis elbow, even if you’ve never played tennis? At Pretto Physiotherapy , we’re here to...
by Willem Nelson | Jun 14, 2024 | Main
Frozen shoulder, clinically known as Adhesive Capsulitis, presents a perplexing challenge for many individuals. It manifests as pain, stiffness, and a gradual loss of motion in the shoulder joint, often hindering everyday activities and causing considerable...
by Willem Nelson | Jun 14, 2024 | Main
Ankle sprains are one of the most common injuries encountered, affecting people of all ages and activity levels. Whether you’re an athlete pushing your limits on the field or someone who enjoys a casual stroll in the park, a sudden twist or turn can result in an ankle...
by Willem Nelson | May 13, 2024 | Main
Building up to Comrades, the last few weeks of preparation are extremely important. It’s at this point where tapering down on weekly mileage and intensity comes into play and focusing on recovery is a must. Over doing it just before race day can be a big mistake and...