Dr Mathiba C S Orthopaedics Inc

15/10/2026

💪 Your shoulder and elbows are doing more than you think!

Every push-up puts your upper body to work. Your shoulder muscles help stabilise the joint, while your triceps straighten your elbows as you push yourself back up.

🎥 Take a look inside a push-up and discover the anatomy behind every rep.

TakeALookInside

13/10/2026

🏀 EVERY THROW STARTS AT THE SHOULDER. But what happens inside? 👀

When you throw a ball, your shoulder does more than move your arm. Your rotator cuff helps stabilise the joint, while your muscles coordinate to generate and control movement.
From the wind-up to the release, your shoulder works through a complex sequence of motion — and it all happens in seconds.

🎥 Take a Look Inside… A Throw. See the anatomy behind the movement.

Dr Solly Mathiba | Orthopaedic Surgeon
📍 Mediclinic Vereeniging | Netcare Mulbarton
📞 Mediclinic Vereeniging: 016 422 7503
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RotatorCuff TakeALookInside

08/10/2026

💪 What actually happens inside a push-up?

A push-up looks simple, but your shoulder and elbow are working together through every repetition.

As you lower your body, the shoulder muscles help stabilise the joint while your elbow bends and controls the movement. As you push back up, your triceps extend the elbow while the shoulder and surrounding muscles work together to keep everything stable.

It’s not just about strength it’s about coordination, stability and controlled movement.

🎥 Take a look inside… a push-up.

Dr Solly Mathiba | Orthopaedic Surgeon
📍 Mediclinic Vereeniging | Netcare Mulbarton
📞 016 422 7503 | 011 432 3465

SportsInjuries Orthopaedics Anatomy TakeALookInside

06/10/2026

A broken ankle is more than “just a twist.”

When an ankle fracture occurs, one or more of the bones that make up the ankle joint can crack or break often involving the tibia, fibula or talus.

Pain, swelling, bruising and difficulty putting weight on the foot can all be signs that something more serious has happened.
The important thing? Don’t try to walk it off. Get it properly assessed.

🎥 Take a look inside an ankle fracture.
Dr Solly Mathiba | Orthopaedic Surgeon
📍 Mediclinic Vereeniging | Netcare Mulbarton
📞 016 422 7503 | 011 432 3465

Orthopaedics BoneHealth TakeALookInside

02/10/2026

A broken bone doesn’t just “knit itself back together.” 🦴

Your body starts repairing the damage almost immediately.
First, a fracture hematoma forms around the break. Then a soft callus begins bridging the gap. Over time, this develops into new hard bone. Finally, the bone remodels itself, gradually restoring its shape and strength.

From fracture → repair → new bone → remodelling → healing, your body has an incredible built-in repair process.
But not every fracture heals perfectly on its own. Proper assessment and treatment are important to make sure the bone heals in the right position.

BoneHealth SportsInjuries MedicalEducation HumanAnatomy SportsMedicine

30/09/2026

Ever wondered what actually happens inside your hand when you grip something? 👀✊🏾

It looks like a simple movement, but your grip is a carefully coordinated process.
Your forearm muscles contract. Your tendons transmit the force. Your finger joints bend. And all of these structures work together to give you strength, control and precision.
From holding a phone to gripping a tennis racket, opening a door or picking up a cup — your hands are doing far more than you realise.

Take a look inside… a grip. 🦴

HandHealth OrthopaedicSurgeon SportsMedicine HumanAnatomy MedicalEducation

28/09/2026

Your elbow is doing WAY more than you think. 👀

Every time you lift, reach, push, pull or even bring a cup to your mouth, your elbow is coordinating bones, cartilage, ligaments and tendons to make that movement possible.

But what actually happens inside this joint?
Let’s take a look. 🦴

JointHealth SportsMedicine HumanAnatomy MedicalEducation

21/09/2026