Sport Medical Services

19/10/2026

Padel doesn't feel like a serious workout until you've spent an hour sprinting, stopping, twisting, reaching and chasing a ball you absolutely could have left alone.

And if you're fairly new to court sports, your calves, achilles, knees and shoulders may be getting a lot more work than they're used to.

Warm up. Build your playing time gradually. And don't let a small recurring niggle become your permanent doubles partner. Make sure your foundation is in place: https://www.sportmedicalservices.com/contact-us

15/10/2026

We are excited to announce our new account on TikTok. Follow us here: https://www.tiktok.com/.medical.ser?_r=1&_t=ZS-9AZkJns1504

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15/10/2026

How fit are you, really? 💪

Whether you're training for your next race, getting back into exercise or simply want to understand your current fitness levels, a Discovery Vitality Fitness Assessment is a great place to start!

For just R579, take the next step towards understanding your fitness and making informed decisions about your health.

📍 Available at Sports Medical Services
📲 Book via WhatsApp: 082 492 9454

12/10/2026

BUST A MYTH! 💪

Should you really stretch before EVERY workout? Or have we been getting our warm-ups wrong all along?

Dr Hanno van Zyl sets the record straight!

09/10/2026

🏉 **SPOT THE DOC!** 🔍

The Bulls and Lions go head-to-head tomorrow, and the rivalry extends beyond the players on the field!

Dr Heman Rossouw will be flying the Vodacom Bulls flag, while Dr Ruan Genis will be backing the Lions Rugby Co. Two team doctors, two rival teams, and one very competitive weekend ahead!

We might be neutral when it comes to sports medicine, but we definitely want to know which side you're backing! 🔵🔴

**Who's taking the win tomorrow?** 👀

09/10/2026

If you’re starting flight training, renewing your licence or working in aviation, knowing you need an aviation medical is the easy part. Knowing which one can get confusing.

Your medical class isn’t based on how healthy you are - it’s linked to your licence and the role you perform in aviation.

We’ve broken it down simply: who needs each class, what an aviation medical looks at, how long certification can be valid, and what happens if you have an existing medical condition.

Whether you’re a student pilot, commercial pilot, air traffic controller, cabin crew or recreational aviator, start here before your next medical.

Read the full guide: https://www.sportmedicalservices.com/post/aviation-medical-classes-in-south-africa-which-one-do-you-need

30/09/2026

“Just rest it.”

Sometimes that's exactly what your body needs. Sometimes it isn't the whole answer.

A sports injury can involve strength, load, movement, previous injuries and the demands of the activity you're trying to return to. That's why treating the symptom and understanding the reason behind it aren't necessarily the same thing.

The aim isn't to keep you away from movement forever. It's to help you return to it safely: https://www.sportmedicalservices.com/contact-us

28/09/2026

You've seen the machine. So what is it actually doing?

A Cybex assessment objectively measures muscle performance.

Rather than relying only on how something feels, testing can give us measurable information about strength and differences between muscle groups or sides of the body.

That data can then form part of the broader clinical picture when assessing rehabilitation, performance or readiness to return to sport.

It's one of the ways we turn “I think I'm ready” into something we can actually measure: https://www.sportmedicalservices.com/contact-us

23/09/2026

You don't need a professional contract to take your body seriously.

Maybe you're training for your first 10km. Maybe Saturday morning padel has become slightly more competitive than expected. Maybe you still play club sport. Or maybe you're simply trying to exercise again after a gym injury.

Elite athletes may have different performance demands, but the principle remains the same: understand the person. Understand the body. Understand what you're asking it to do.

That's sports medicine. So even if you are not an "elite athlete" we are ready to help you: https://www.sportmedicalservices.com/contact-us