Articles
The Power of Kinesiology Tape
Kinesiology tape has become very popular amongst sportsmen over the past few years. We use kinesiology tape as part of the physiotherapy treatment. Kinesiology tape claims to improve circulation by lifting the superficial layer of skin with its unique underside pattern [...]
Exercise and being active
Remember to keep active during winter – the recommendation for good health is 150 minutes of aerobic exercise (like walking, cycling) every week. It is also beneficial to do some additional exercise like pilates or weight training (light weights) or going [...]
Stretching
As sporting activities change with the season, we encourage you to be diligent with stretching before engaging in physical activity. Research has shown that dynamic stretching is more effective before starting your sport and activities like walking. Traditionally people did static [...]
Are you suffering with your sinuses or chest?
During the change of seasons and with winter approaching, many people suffer from seasonal hay fever and sinus problems. These often affect your chest, leading to bronchitis and sometimes even pneumonia. We have very effective treatments for your sinuses. These include [...]
15 things you didn’t know about back pain
1 Back Pain is common and normal Eighty percent of people will experience an episode of back pain during their lifetime. Experiencing back pain is like getting tired or becoming sad; we don't necessarily like it, but it occurs to almost [...]
Jaw pain often accompanies headaches
Jaw pain often accompanies headaches, and some people find that they can’t open their mouths wide enough, or the jaw shifts to one side when opening the mouth. The Tempero-mandibular joints (jaw hinge joint) can become stiff or inflamed, causing pain, [...]
Are you suffering from headaches?
Headaches are very often caused by the joints in your neck and trigger points in the muscles. They might be accompanied by dizziness, blurred vision and light headedness. Patients often complain of tension running into the shoulders and shoulder blades. We [...]
International Physiotherapy Day
We joined the worldwide initiative to get all persons doing “Lunges for Lunch” on International Physiotherapy day. The patients attending our lectures were invited to join in the lunge challenge. Even those using walking aids joined in the fun!
Congratulations!
Jana Schoeman, our physiotherapist, won the mixed tandem event of the Amashove Cycle Race, along with Grant Shepherd. We are extremely proud of them. Their dedication to training and nutrition certainly paid off.
National Physiotherapy week
“Exercise is Medicine” is a global health initiative focused on encouraging physical activity for all patients. They believe that physical activity is integral in the prevention and treatments of diseases and should be regularly assessed and “treated” as part of all [...]
Preventing falls in persons over 65 years old
National Physiotherapy Week was held during the second week of September. We presented a series of lectures to our older patients and friends, many of whom reside in the various retirement villages of Benoni. The lecture included statistics on falls in [...]
Exercise: how much is enough?
How much exercise do you need to do to gain genuine health benefits? “It’s a moving target. Would you believe as little as five to ten minutes a day?” asks Dr Linda Steyn, President of the South African Society of Physiotherapy [...]
Beat the back pain
If you suffer from back pain, you are not alone. It estimated that four out of five adults experience the symptoms of lower back pain at least once in their lifetime. Here’s how to prevent occurring back pain. Bend at the [...]
Sneak exercise into your daily routine
Finding time to exercise between work and caring for a family may prove challenging. If you have been laying off exercise for a while, it is important to first consider a few things: Have realistic expectations Don’t expect to change your [...]
How to Cope with Working at a Computer
Fixed postures associated with operating a computer may lead to musculo-skeletal complaints. The major cause of associated headache and neck pain is the forward tilt of the head, which causes an increase in the static loading of the muscles at the [...]
Ergonomics and Maintaining a Healthy Back
Poor posture easily becomes second nature and causes pain or aggravates existing problems. Factors affecting posture and ergonomics are in YOUR control. Be aware of pain that is present at certain times of the day/week, pain that changes with changing positions, [...]
Tips for New Moms
Crying is a means of communication for a baby. Babies cry for a number of reasons, such as: Hunger Tiredness Over-stimulation Loneliness Discomfort e.g. dirty nappy, digestive troubles (cramps, reflux, constipation, over-feeding) and being too hot or cold. Hunger Baby’s [...]
