Delta Physio & Pilates

Here is some information about the differences between physiotherapy and massage (something we get asked about when people haven't been for physiotherapy before):

They are both forms of treatment aimed at improving a person's physical well-being, but they have distinct differences:

1. Purpose and Scope:
* Physiotherapy: Focuses on restoring movement and function to the body, typically after injury, illness, or surgery. It involves assessing, diagnosing, and treating a wide range of conditions affecting mainly the musculoskeletal and neurological systems.

* Massage Therapy: Primarily focuses on massage of soft tissues of the body (muscles, tendons, ligaments) to improve circulation, relieve muscle tension, and promote relaxation. While it can address certain musculoskeletal issues, it typically does not involve comprehensive rehabilitation like physiotherapy.

2. Treatment Techniques:
* Physiotherapy: Involves a variety of techniques such as exercise prescription, manual therapy (joint mobilization, manip**ation), electrotherapy (ultrasound, TENS), and education on posture and movement.

* Massage Therapy: Utilises hands-on techniques like stroking, kneading, and applying pressure to massage soft tissues. Techniques vary widely, including Swedish massage, deep tissue massage, and sports massage.

In summary, while both physiotherapy and massage therapy aim to improve physical well-being, physiotherapy is more comprehensive in its approach, focusing on rehabilitation and functional improvement, whereas massage therapy primarily targets soft tissue massage for relaxation and relief of tension.

Get in touch with us to book your physio appointment +267 76 065 849

A lovely article explaining the importance of good balance below 💪

Our physios can help assess your balance and give advice and exercises to improve it. Balance is so vital for everyone but especially for those who have had injury or a fall. Please call our reception or whatsapp and speak to Tracey or Laone for further information +26776065849

Read below 🤓

BBC Radio 4 - Just One Thing - with Michael Mosley - Why you should stand on one leg How challenging your balance could build you a confident core and maybe even a longer life

Delta Physio & Pilates Maun is looking for a physiotherapist to join our team 💥
We are looking for an excellent clinician who is forward thinking and can continue the high standard in service that we offer at Delta Physio & Pilates.
If you think you have what it takes please email your cv to [email protected].

How can PHYSIO help you?
* Manage strain and sprains
* Decrease back and neck pain
* Increase strength and flexibility
* Decrease muscle pain and tightness

When is physiotherapy used?

Physiotherapy can be helpful for people of all ages with a wide range of health conditions, including problems affecting the :- bones, joints and soft tissue – such as back pain, neck pain, shoulder pain and sports injuries

What physiotherapists do?

Physiotherapists consider the body as a whole, rather than just focusing on the individual aspects of an injury or illness.

Some of the main approaches used by physiotherapists include:

Education and advice – physiotherapists can give general advice about things that can affect your daily lives, such as posture and correct lifting or carrying techniques to help prevent injuries

Movement , tailored exercise and physical activity advice – exercises may be recommended to improve your general health and mobility, and to strengthen specific parts of your body

Manual therapy – where the physiotherapist uses their hands to help relieve pain and stiffness, and to encourage better movement of the body

Contact us on +267 76 065 859 for your consultation
We accept medical aids
(Bomaid, P**a, Bpomas and Botsogo)

Happy new week everyone ✨ our most asked question “What do I need to see a physiotherapist?”

* For medical aid clients all you need is a Dr’s referral. The Dr’s referral lasts 3 months from given date. We accept Bomaid, Bpomas, P**a and Botsogo clients.

* Cash clients just walk in and book your appointment no Dr referral needed.

Break Free from your pain contact us on 76 065 849 to make a booking. All medical aid clients need a valid Dr Referral and cash clients there’s room for you too for as low as P440 for your first session.

Delta Physio & Pilates is now on WhatsApp.

We are now accepting all Botswana medical aids (Bomaid, P**a, Bpomas and Botsogo).
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Please phone 76065849 or email [email protected] to book an appointment with one of our physiotherapists.
You will need a recent doctors referral and your medical aid details. 👌

An interesting link to have a look at for when to seek urgent help for your back pain-these are rare issues but are good to be aware of. Please contact us if you would like any further clarification on an issue you are having or contact your Doctor.

https://www.macpweb.org/News/when-should-you-seek-urgent-help-for-your-backpain/227074

When should you seek urgent help for your backpain? This video was developed to help individuals with back pain to look out for signs and symptoms that may suggest the presence of something more serious. The majority of back pain is not serious but it’s important to know what to look for, so that anything more serious is not overlooked. Illustrated...

A lovely article explaining the importance of good balance 💪

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/35QytBYmkXJ4JnDYl9zYngb/why-you-should-stand-on-one-leg

BBC Radio 4 - Just One Thing - with Michael Mosley - Why you should stand on one leg How challenging your balance could build you a confident core and maybe even a longer life

🎉We are now able to accept both bomaid and p**a medical aid and claim on your behalf.

*You must have a recent Doctor referral for physiotherapy in order for us to do this*

We have done this to try and help people in this tough financial time in Maun, to reduce upfront fees, and enable you to still attend for assessment /treatment/ rehabilitation of your musculoskeletal issues🏃🏃‍♂️

Please call 76065849 for further details

Online pilates classes with Lindsay starting tomorrow 11.15am and Friday 0830am. Please contact 76065849/[email protected] if you'd like to join.
It will be live on Pilates classes with Lindsay group via this page. P200 for 4 classes in January. Hopefully will be able to start back at the studio once things settle down again... 🤞💪

🌈Pilates classes starting with Lindsay🌈
At the Studio behind Hilary's

Tues Sept 8th 11.15-12.15am and
Fri Sept 11th 8.30-9.30am
Will run for a 4 week period ending Fri 2nd Oct.

P280 for 4 classes
P400 for all 8 classes
P80 drop in

Please contact us to book your spot on 76065849 or reply to this post.

Ps If anyone is interested in doing the class virtually let us know, potentially could stream the class live

https://youtu.be/C_3phB93rvI

A very useful overview of pain

Understanding Pain in less than 5 minutes, and what to do about it! This is a great, easy to follow video about chronic pain. It helps you understand what current research has been saying about chronic pain - thats its not a ...

Interesting for anyone with neck pain, same goes for looking down at laptops. Try lifting your laptop up onto books so you can look into the middle of the screen and have a separate keyboard if you use it for longer than an hour at a time.
Call/WhatsApp us if you'd like an appointment on 76065849 or email [email protected]

At the end of last week we covered recent concerns in regards to back pain but did you know technology can have just as much negativity on your neck as well? This picture illustrates the amount of pressure passed through your neck depending on the angle you are looking at your device 📲. The animals relate to the weight at the different angles. The increasing angle puts significant pressure on all the structures which stabilise your neck including the muscles, tendons, ligaments and bones 🙂.

It is very important to make sure you adopt a good position while using your handheld device to prevent any long-term injury to your neck and the surrounding structures. If you have some concerns in relation to this think about your position and how long you may spend in this position at one time. Remember you should be moving regularly (at least hourly) and try a different position ie lying on your front or sitting at the table.

Posts to follow will highlight some easy exercises you can do which may alleviate any issues you have in relation to this but if your concerns continue then please pick up the phone ☎️ and contact us either through the Advice Line or by any of our physio dept numbers.

📲💻 Finally, a few weeks ago we shared a link by the UK Chief Medical Officers’ advice for parents and carers on Children and Young People’s screen and social media use and we thought it would be useful to highlight this again:
https://digitalwellbeing.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Infographic-UK-CMO-Digital-Wellbeing-Guidelines.pdf?fbclid=IwAR1WbKSp9nSUWfJeHNmSXLDFguAUY0umGGAWh25wH2rGWZhl_PSrZ1PxyEE

Our sanitizing station is in place and we are now ready to help you here at our office. We are also happy to do home visits for treatments if that is preferred. Apart from treatments we also offer personal training.

Morning all, I am now working towards opening the clinic again for Monday 25th so please contact should you would like an appointment (76065849 or [email protected])

Unfortunately I will have to stop the Pilates live sessions now. However, should you like to continue to do private Pilates either online or in person please contact and we will try to accommodate where we can.

I have really enjoyed teaching them and hearing your feedback. They'll stay on our page so you can continue to use those videos until you get bored!

Keep well and safe! 😊

Pilates class live tomorrow (Thurs) at 9am (8am UK time) for anyone keen to join 😊

Lockdown Pilates tomorrow at 9am (8am UK time) for anyone keen to join me. 😊

Join me for lockdown Pilates tomorrow (Thurs) at 9am (8am uk time) . I'll turn on 5 mins before again so people can get set up. 👌

Join me for lockdown Pilates number 3 tomorrow (Thurs) morning at 9am! (8am UK time)✨
I'll set it up 5 mins before so you can get on in time for it starting 👍

Permits hopefully working soon online. I haven't tried it yet but it is now on official government page. Good luck shoppers🤞

COVID-19 | Government of Botswana 09 Apr Botswana has recorded seven (7) new cases of COVID-19. This was reported by the minister of Health and Wellness Dr Lemogang Kwape during the extra ordinary meeting of Parliament on the COVID-19 pandemic.

Lock down Pilates no. 2!
Come and join a gentle Pilates class tomorrow (Thurs) at 9am.
All welcome, see you tomorrow!
(8am UK time)