If you love playing sport – be it at school level, socially, competitively or professionally – you’ll know how frustrating it is when you pick up an injury. Sometimes, even a seemingly small injury can keep you out of action for a couple of weeks. This is why preventing sports injuries is so important. Although …
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We all know how painful it is when we knock our “funny” bone against something. In fact, it’s not really funny at all! But at least we know the pain will subside after a few minutes. Persistent or recurring elbow pain, however, is not quite as easy to get rid of and may need the …
If you talk to any sports enthusiast (those that play, not those that spectate!), you’re likely to have heard the debate around choosing physiotherapy versus orthopaedic surgery. Perhaps you’ve suffered an injury yourself – sprains, torn ligaments or a dislocation – and you have wondered which is the most viable treatment? Which is more cost-effective …
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At Health In Motion, we are so privileged to have Dr Sachin Baba as our orthopaedic surgeon in Umhlanga and Ballito. This highly qualified, yet deeply humble and approachable man has been with the practice since 2015. During this time, he has earned the respect and admiration of his colleagues, and the trust, gratitude and …
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Rotator Cuff Injury? We use our shoulders hundreds of times a day without really thinking about it. Every time you reach up to get something off a high shelf, comb your hair, wave goodbye, or throw a ball, your shoulders are working hard. Actually, more specifically, your rotator cuffs are working hard. Your rotator cuffs …
Whether through trauma or disease, if you are faced with the possibility of a total knee replacement then you likely want all the facts. While osteoarthritis remains the leading reason for knee replacement, both young and old may be faced with this procedure for a variety of reasons. What Is A Total Knee Replacement? A …
Our shoulder joints are a brilliantly clever design and the single most moveable joint in the human body. Anchored by back and arm muscles, strong tendons and hardy ligaments, they allow the arm to move and rotate easily, even under heavy load. However, this same movement and load can allow for injury and shoulder pain …
What do sports injuries, arthritis, sprained ankles, and stiff necks all have in common? You guessed right – they all need the services of an Orthopaedic Surgeon. But what is an Orthopaedic Surgeon? And when would you need their services? What is an Orthopaedic Surgeon? As a specialist medical doctor, an orthopaedic surgeon treats musculoskeletal …
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Ankle injuries are the bane of the sportsman’s life. But you don’t have to be involved in a high-impact sporting session to suffer from a debilitating ankle injury. A torn ligament, sprains, strains and fractures can happen in day-to-day life. Stepping awkwardly on some unfortunately placed Lego or losing your balance and turning your ankle …
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As a foot and ankle specialist, Dr Praven Reddy works with patients who are experiencing a range of lower limb issues and assists in diagnosing and prescribing treatment. He is also qualified to perform surgery in more severe cases.
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