Strapping explained: How a simple tape can make a big difference
Rigid strapping provides support for injuries, promotes recovery, and protects against re-injury.
Hein Viljoen
Physiotherapy
Hein Viljoen Physiotherapy is a physiotherapy practice in the heart of Cape Town.
All the techniques we use are scientifically proven to reduce pain and promote healing.
We have a special interest in sports injuries and orthopaedic rehabilitation.
Sports injuries can significantly impact your performance and daily life. We specialise in diagnosing, treating, and preventing sports-related injuries to help you recover quickly and safely and avoid future impairment.
Orthopaedic rehabilitation is the treatment of injuries and conditions affecting the bones, joints, muscles, tendons, and ligaments. By combining manual therapy, exercise, and education, we can help patients return to their normal activities.
With chest physiotherapy, we aim to improve the quality of life of individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), pneumonia, bronchiectasis, and asthma.
We often use manual therapy to relieve pain, like as back and neck pain, and assist with tissue healing. It is also used to improve joint stiffness and treat muscle strains.
Strapping provides support, reduces pain, and enhances joint stability or muscle function. It is often used in the initial management of acute injuries, such as sprains and strains.
Neurophysiotherapy focuses on the rehabilitation of individuals who suffer from neurological disorders or conditions affecting the nervous system, such as stroke and Parkinson's disease.
Dry needling is a proven technique for managing pain and reducing inflammation. We use it to relieve headaches, neck pain, lower back pain, and TMJ.
Diagnostic ultrasound lets us assess soft tissues, muscles, tendons, and joints in real time. It helps us accurately diagnose injuries and create an effective treatment plan.
Shockwave therapy uses high-energy sound waves to reduce pain, promote healing, and restore muscle function. It treats conditions such as tendonitis and Plantar Fasciitis.
High-power laser therapy targets deeper tissues, such as muscles and joints. It is a powerful treatment option for injuries and post-operative conditions since it speeds up the body’s natural healing process.
We believe quality care should be accessible and tailored to your unique needs. Therefore, we offer physio home visits in Cape Town CBD and the Atlantic Seaboard areas.
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