A towel is not the whole safety answer. If an area feels numb, pause before reaching for heat or ice and ask what the change in sensation means for your care.
Kinesio tape before the Versus Grand Prix: questions to ask before race day
Tape should have a clear purpose before it becomes part of your race kit. Use the week before the Versus Grand Prix 10K to ask about suitability, skin reactions and your wider running plan.
Laptop stand or new chair: what should you change first?
An expensive chair cannot bring a distant keyboard closer. Work through the setup you already have, identify the awkward part and spend where a change serves a clear purpose.
Thinking of buying a TENS machine? Questions to ask your physio
A device can be easy to order and harder to choose wisely. Start with the reason for your pain, the result you want and a clear plan for safe use and review.
Walking the SPAR Women’s Challenge Jozi: plan your 5km at your own pace
Your friends may have a finish-time target. Your first 5km walk can have a different goal. Plan the practical details, choose your pace and make room for a sensible change of plan.
After the Joburg 10K: when should you run again?
The finish line is a good moment to pause before the next training block. Here is how to think about your first run back, changing symptoms and a gradual return.
Sore after dry needling? What to expect and when to get help
Some soreness can follow dry needling, but not every new symptom should be dismissed. Learn what to report, how to clarify your aftercare and when to seek medical help.
Running the Joburg 10K with a niggle: when to change your race plan
A race entry cannot tell you whether a sore knee, calf or ankle is ready. Use these practical questions to reconsider your Joburg 10K plan and know when to seek help.
Manual therapy or sports massage: which appointment should you book?
Unsure whether to book manual therapy or sports massage? Learn how the approaches overlap, when an assessment matters and what to ask before your appointment.