Move & Thrive with Dr Siya_K
Move & Thrive with Dr Siya_K is the podcast for active people who want to move better, train smarter, and stay healthy for life - without burnout and without avoidable injuries. Hosted by Dr Siyabonga Kunene, a sports physiotherapist, coach, endurance runner, and cyclist, the show blends science, performance insight, and practical strategies to help you optimise your health and athletic potential.
Move & Thrive with Dr Siya_K
Latest Episodes
Recover Smarter: The Science and Reality of Recovery in Sport
Training doesn’t make you better, recovery does. In this episode, I unpacks the science and reality behind recovery in sport. From ice baths and stretching to sleep, nutrition, and mental recovery. This episode separates evidence from tradition...
Stronger Together: Love, Running and the Road to Comrades Marathon
In this inspiring episode, I have a conversation with Steve and Thembi Mashabane, a married couple passionate about running, health, and doing life together. From how their fitness journey began to preparing for their second Comrades Marathon, ...
6 Ways I Stay Consistent for Comrades Marathon Preparation When Life Is Too Full
Training for the Comrades Marathon is hard, but training when life is already full is even harder. In this episode, I share six practical ways I stay consistent while juggling work, family, church, and fatigue. No perfect weeks, no guilt, no ov...
Plantar Fasciitis in Sports – From Pain to Performance
Heel pain isn’t just an inconvenience; it can quietly derail performance. In this episode, we unpack plantar fasciitis in sport, moving beyond the label to understand the real drivers behind the pain. From biomechanics and training errors to fo...
Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITBS): Why It Happens and How to Fix It
This episode breaks down Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITBS), one of the most common causes of lateral knee pain in runners, cyclists, and endurance athletes.Join us as we explore why it happens, how to prevent it, and the most effective, evide...