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Padel shoulder pain: player mid-smash on a Cape Town court in summer
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Padel Shoulder Pain: How Cape Town Players Can Protect Their Shoulders This Summer

Padel has taken Cape Town by storm, and shoulder pain has followed it onto the court. Why smashes and bandejas strain the shoulder, the warning signs

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Older couple walking along a Cape Town beach promenade after joint replacement recovery
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Planning Joint Replacement Before the Festive Season: A Realistic Timeline

If a worn hip or knee is threatening another festive season, timing matters. A realistic look at when to schedule joint replacement, what recovery

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AI-generated illustration of a person in a sling resting at home after rotator cuff repair
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Rotator Cuff Repair Recovery for Cape Town Spring Activities

Shoulder surgery recovery depends on the operation, so this article uses rotator cuff repair as its example. Other shoulder procedures have different

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AI-generated illustration of an older adult with hip pain resting on a Sea Point promenade bench
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Hip Pain Limiting Cape Town Walks: Time for Hip Surgery?

Walking remains one of the simplest pleasures in Cape Town, whether along the Sea Point promenade, through Kirstenbosch, or on the flatter sections

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Hiker pausing on a Cape Town mountain trail holding her knee, an injury a knee specialist can assess, AI-generated illustration
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Spring Knee Pain in Cape Town: When to See a Knee Specialist

Spring in Cape Town brings longer days and renewed interest in outdoor movement. Trails that were quiet through winter suddenly fill with hikers, and

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AI-generated illustration of a man awake in bed at night with shoulder pain, Cape Town bedroom
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Why Does My Shoulder Hurt at Night? Cape Town Specialist Guide on Shoulder Pain

Many Capetonians notice shoulder pain that builds through the day and peaks after they lie down. The joint feels fine during morning coffee or a

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