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Help Us Make a Difference This Mandela Day

July 11, 2019July 11, 2019 NicoUBlog

Thursday 18 July, also known as Mandela Day, is upon us and we’re planning to make a difference in the lives of the inspiring youths of Durbanville Children’s Home. For many years, the Durbanville Children’s Home has made a lasting […]

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How Should You Manage Bumps and Bruises?

May 3, 2019 NicoUBlog
How To Manage Bumps and Bruises

When someone suffers blunt trauma to a part of the body, it can lead to the formation of bumps or bruises in time. Bruises, also referred to as contusions, occur when blunt trauma to the skin causes damage to the […]

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Are You At Risk of Developing Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?

February 25, 2019 NicoUBlog
Are You At Risk of Developing Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?

The development of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome can be a painful and frustrating experience – it is therefore highly recommended that you stay educated on the causes, warning signs and treatment of the condition. What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? Carpal Tunnel […]

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The Origin of Modern Biokinetics – Life Through Movement

February 4, 2019February 6, 2019 NicoUBlog
Life Through Movement

A history of the development and evolution of Biokinetics as a medical study and profession. We understand that history lessons are boring, but to us, knowing where you came from gives you an appreciation to where you are going. Biokinetics […]

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Meniscus Tears (Knee Cartilage Tears)

September 1, 2017 NicoUUncategorized

The menisci of the knee are two “c” shaped cartilage rings that act primarily as shock absorbers to cushion weight bearing, but also help to increase knee stability.  The menisci are situated on the inside and outside of the knee. […]

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Anterior Knee Pain

September 1, 2017 NicoUUncategorized

One of the most common activity-related injuries of the knee is anterior knee pain.  It is a catchall term that refers to diffuse pain in and around the front of the knee.  This usually presents itself over time as opposed […]

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Buttock Pain – Piriformis Syndrome

September 1, 2017September 13, 2017 NicoUUncategorized

Piriformis syndrome is a neuromuscular (nerve and muscle) disorder that occurs high up in the buttock. It can cause agitating buttock pain, but can be treated conservatively with the support of a medical professional. It is caused by compression of […]

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Carpal Tunnel Sundrome

August 17, 2017February 25, 2019 NicoUUncategorized

The carpal tunnel is located on the anterior aspect of the wrist.  The floor of the carpal tunnel is formed by the carpal bones andthe roof is formed by the transverse carpal ligament. A number of anatomical structures namely eight […]

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Tennis/Golfers Elbow

August 17, 2017September 13, 2017 NicoUUncategorized

Tennis elbow and golfer’s elbow, correctly termed epicondylitis, is a common disorder that results in a great degree of pain and impairment.  It refers to inflammation at the two bony protrusions, or epiconyles of the elbow, and occurs on either […]

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Shoulder Dislocation

August 17, 2017September 13, 2017 NicoUUncategorized

The shoulder joint (or the glenohumeral joint) is a multiaxial  ball-and-socket synovial joint formed by the articular surfaces of the glenoid cavity of the scapula (shoulder blade) and the head of the humerus (upper arm bone). The nature of the shoulder allows it […]

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