Le Roux Scriven Inc Physiotherapy - Wellington

03/09/2025

19/08/2025

So privileged to have a brilliant young mind in the Winelands. Thank-you for advocating that patients have more options than just surgery alone.

Did you know? – Surgery isn’t always the answer

Not all knee pain requires surgery. Many issues can improve with physiotherapy, strengthening, injections, or lifestyle changes. At Winelands Knee Clinic, we assess the cause and guide you toward the most effective treatment — whether surgical or non-surgical.

Struggling with knee pain? Make an appointment today and take the first step toward relief and mobility.

22/07/2025

So lets explain...

Muscles that work more or differently when walking backward:
Quadriceps (front thigh muscles):
These get more emphasis during backward walking because you use them to extend your knee and push off the ground.

Tibialis anterior (front of the shin):
This muscle helps lift your foot and control foot placement as you step backward, more than in forward walking.

Gluteus maximus (buttocks):
While both forward and backward walking engage the glutes, backward walking can increase activation as you control hip extension differently.

Hamstrings (back thigh muscles):
They play a role but in a slightly different pattern — helping to control knee flexion as you step backward.

Calf muscles (gastrocnemius and soleus):
These help stabilize your ankle and control push-off, but the activation pattern differs from forward walking.

Core muscles:
Your core works harder to maintain balance and stability while moving in the less natural backward direction.

In short, backward walking shifts the load more onto the quadriceps and shin muscles, while still engaging your glutes, hamstrings, calves, and core — giving your legs and balance a fresh challenge!

22/07/2025

S P O T L I G H T

Walking backwards isn’t just fun — it’s a fantastic way to boost your balance, coordination, and leg strength. Here’s why you should give it a try:

✅ Improves balance & stability
Walking backward challenges your body to maintain control in a new way, helping you stay steady on your feet.

✅ Strengthens muscles you don’t usually use
This movement activates different muscles in your legs and core that aren’t worked as much during regular walking.

✅ Helps prevent falls
By improving your balance and strength, backward walking can reduce your risk of falling, especially as you get older.

✅ Challenges your brain for better coordination
Navigating backward requires focus and coordination, giving your brain a great workout.

✅ Great for rehabilitation & staying active as you age
Physical therapists often use backward walking to help recover from injuries and maintain mobility with aging.

Plus, it’s simple — no equipment needed! Just find a safe spot and give it a few steps a try today.

Your body and brain will thank you! 🙌

16/03/2025

Keep your eye on these youngsters!

13/03/2025

🔥 Record-breaking performance! The South African team shattered the national record in the Women’s 4x400m at the 2025 Athletics Grand Prix 1! 🇿🇦💨

10/03/2025

05/02/2025

INJURY RECOVERY
Warm water immersion, aka aquatherapy.

Immersed in warm water (33°C to 38°C) HELPS THE RECOVERY PROCESS

HOW?

1. Increase Blood Circulation: Dilates blood vessels, improving circulation THUS more oxygen and nutrients to injured tissues = faster healing.

2. Pain Relief: Thermal effect helps reduce muscle spasms and tension often associated with injury

3. Reduce Inflammation: Heat can actually help alleviate localized swelling and stiffness, especially in soft tissue injuries like sprains, strains, or ligament injuries. By improving circulation and relaxing muscles, inflammation can subside more effectively.

4. Improved Range of Motion: The buoyancy of the water reduces the body's weight-bearing load = movement easier and quicker. This allows for gentle stretching and strengthening exercises WAY SOONER than land based modalities.

5. Relaxation of Muscles: Reduce tightness and prevent further injury.

6. Psychological Impact: Warm water effects the nervous system. So stress and anxiety, but also peripheral nerve firing! The soothing effects can also improve sleep, which is crucial for healing.

05/02/2025

We are thrilled to see Cura Studio expanding and growing! Pilates and yoga are excellent additions to any fitness program. Moreover, they are finally gaining popularity among the male population.

Flexibility, core strength, better posture, body awareness, boosts mental health, low impact exercise, balance and co-ordination, injury rehab, strength and endurance, weight management.

And you wonder why the supreme elite athletes are using this as part of their training.