René Alberts & Nicola Michau Physiotherapy

15/11/2025

❗️Please Note❗️

We will be out of the office from 17 November - 28 November.

We will be back for appointments on the 1st of December💪

Thank you for understanding.

☎️ 013- 282 4440

14/11/2025

Every time you move, your fascia listens, and responds.

Your body’s connective tissue is made up of collagen, elastin, and hyaluronan (the substance that helps fascia glide and stay hydrated). When you move, stretch, or bounce, your fascia cells (called fibroblasts and fasciacytes) sense that mechanical load. In response, they produce more collagen and hyaluronan, literally reshaping and rehydrating your body from the inside out.

This process, known as mechanotransduction, is how movement becomes communication. It’s your body’s way of turning physical input into biological change. Too much sitting or stillness sends the opposite message: stiffness, densification, and dehydration.

So next time you move, remember: every roll, twist, and bounce tells your fascia how to grow. Movement is medicine.

Learn more about how MAP Movement can help you retrain your body here: www.mapmovement.co.za

05/11/2025

31/10/2025

Every little bit of movement counts💪😉

🚨 Exercise snacks: small bouts, big benefits 📈

NEW summarising this recent study on short, structured bouts of physical activity and their impact on improving fitness and health 📄

💪 Any movement counts
🔑 Feasibility is key
⏰ Consistency matters

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23/10/2025

Let's talk about the Rotator Cuff and shoulder pain💪🤩

■ WHAT IS THE ROTATOR CUFF?

The Rotator Cuff (RC) is a common name for the group of 4 distinct muscles and their tendons, which provide strength and stability during motion to the shoulder complex. They are also referred to as the SITS muscle, with reference to the first letter of their names (Supraspinatus, Infraspinatus,Teres minor, and Subscapularis).

■ FUNCTION

The RC muscles are each used in a variety of upper extremity movements including flexion, abduction, internal rotation and external rotation. They are essential players in almost every type of shoulder movement. Balanced strength and flexibility in each of the four muscles are vital to maintain functioning of the entire shoulder girdle.

■ COMMON INJURIES TO THE ROTATOR CUFF

RC injuries are common injuries that can occur at any age. In younger subjects, most injuries occur secondary to trauma or arise from overuse due to overhead activities (e.g. volleyball, tennis, pitching). Incidence of injuries increases with age, however some individuals with rotator cuff pathology may be asymptomatic. The RC muscles can fall victim to muscle degeneration, impingement and tearing with advancements in age. Poor biomechanics, such as postural dysfunctions (anterior posture of the GH in the glenoid cavity, for example) can prematurely affect the quality of the RC muscles and tendons due to repetitive strains and tissue encroachment.

Most common injuries to the Rotator Cuff are often referred to as:

• Rotator Cuff Tears (micro or macro tearing of the muscles or tendons);

• Rotator Cuff Tendinitis (acute inflammation of the RC soft tissue);

• Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy (chronic irritation or degeneration of the RC soft tissue);

• Impingement syndrome (biomechanical dysfunction of the shoulder complex with causes abnormal wear and tear on the RC soft tissue).

Conservative management for Rotator Cuff related shoulder pain can be very successful💪

Book your appointment today💥
☎️ 013- 2824440

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22/10/2025

“We knew we could run in the mud because of our strength training,” reported by Coach Keith Andrew who led his high school boys cross country team to a 2006 Nike Team Nationals on a very waterlogged Portland course (4). Oftentimes, strength training is feared in the world of distance running. We...

16/10/2025

30/09/2025

❤️ World Heart Day reminds us to take care of the engine that keeps us moving.
Physiotherapists support heart health every day by guiding safe, effective movement that lowers risk factors and strengthens the cardiovascular system.

✅ Regular physical activity improves circulation and lowers blood pressure
✅ Tailored exercise helps manage heart disease and recovery after cardiac events
✅ Staying active boosts energy, mood and overall quality of life

Small steps today lead to a healthier heart tomorrow. Ask your physiotherapist how to move safely for your heart.

23/09/2025

Not all scars sit on the surface.

Inside your body, fascia needs to glide smoothly between its layers for efficient movement. When inflammation, immobility, or dehydration disrupt that glide, adhesions form small restrictions that can harden into scar tissue over time.

These internal scars can lock down mobility, change posture, and even create pain far from where the scar first appeared.

The good news? Fascia is adaptable.

With the right movement and awareness, scar tissue can be guided back, restoring balance and ease.

Learn more about MAP Movement here: www.mapmovement.co.za

16/09/2025

💥Pain Awareness Month💥

Chronic pain affect the same number of people as cancer, heart disease and diabetes combined!

The best way to prevent chonic pain is to manage acute pain well!

We can help💪



☎️013-282 4440

10/09/2025

Let’s talk about scar tissue and how it can restrict ease of movement and cause discomfort.

Scar tissue isn’t just skin deep. Beneath the surface, it can bind and tug at your fascia (the body’s connective web) limiting your mobility and creating tension where you least expect it.

That old surgery scar? A twisted ankle? Even a C-section from years ago? These “healed” injuries can still echo in the way your body moves and feels today.

MAP Movement helps untangle those patterns. We gently create space where the body has closed in by freeing the fascia, softening old restrictions, and bringing your body back to ease.

Learn more about how MAP Movement can help you gain freedom of movement, visit our website here: www.mapmovement.co.za