Courtney Ravell Physiotherapy

Looking for locums, who live and love the flexibility of locum life, to partner with our practice, as needed, on a long-term basis.

Our work extends beyond the practice in Zonnebloem. We also perform home-visits and service the film industry across Cape Town.

- Reliable transport is a must.
- Experience in NMS/sports and neurological conditions is necessary.
- Experience in CrossFit/gymnastics/Olympic weightlifting is a bonus.
- Must be qualified in dry needling.
- References are a bonus.

DM us for more information or pop an email through to [email protected] with the subject line LOCUM POSITION.

Please join me in welcoming *Michaela* to the team.

Michaela is the friendly face and voice that will take care of you- from scheduling your appointments; welcoming you to the practice; keeping you up to date with anything that’s new; and following up with you, to make sure you’re managing well outside of the treatment room.

We are so excited to have you 🤩🎉

I love what I do 😍

Happy clients = a happy physiotherapy practice🤩

I understand that it can become confusing as to who to see and why, so here are the descriptive roles and main differences between a Physiotherapist, Biokineticist and Chiropractor.

The Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) explains that “a Physiotherapist assesses, treats and manages a wide variety of injuries including ailments from the fields of orthopaedics, neurology, respiratory and thoracic, cardio-vascular, obstetrics, sports medicine, paediatrics, geriatrics, intensive care units and general rehabilitation. Other medical fields and community care also falls within the scope of physiotherapy. “

The HPCSA explains that “a Biokineticist treats people with a variety of sport and orthopaedic injuries through the modality of exercise therapy which is based on scientific evidence and personalised exercise prescription. They use exercise rehabilitation for people with chronic disease, sport injuries and diseases of lifestyle. Health promotion and the maintenance of physical abilities as well as specialised physical activity programme prescriptions are within the scope of Biokinetic practice.”

The Chiropractic Association of South Africa describes Chiropractic as “a health profession specialising in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of mechanical disorders of the musculoskeletal system and the effects of these disorders on the functioning of the nervous system and general health.”

All professions have an important role to play and it is not uncommon for the professions to refer to one another and work together as a team in providing the best possible treatment for their clients.

A physiotherapist is skilled in assessing, diagnosing and treating their clients from the acute phase to end stage management and is also involved in maintenance treatment. The Physio might choose to refer their client to the biokinetcist for end stage physical rehab if they are not well practiced in this stage of care. The “Physio” might also encourage consultations with the Chiropractor if they feel it will facilitate their clients journey to optimal movement function.

✴️Electrical Nerve Stimulation✴️

✔️Reduce inflammation
✔️Encourage fresh blood circulation
✔️Reduce pain
✔️Assist contraction of weak muscles

The device provides low voltage electrical currents through electrodes which are applied over an area of pain, inflammation or weakness.

It is a painless and usually comforting treatment tool.

It is used for symptomatic treatment and provides short term relief. Reducing symptoms better allows you to engage in movement rehab, which provides the long term relief of symptoms.

What you can expect from your first physiotherapy session…

We will begin with a chat about
-what you’re experiencing
-what aggravates and relieves your symptoms
-any past history of your symptom or any other injuries or surgeries
-what movements you’re having difficulty with
-what you hope to achieve with physiotherapy intervention

We can then move on to movement tests to identify which body structure/s are complaining.

From there, we can begin to calm your symptoms and work through the underlying factors that brought the symptoms on in the first place.

Usually, physiotherapy sessions are not just once off; it would have taken time to develop complaints, thus, it would take time to rectify them.

After the first session, I will be able to advise you on the recommended treatment plan and the number of treatment sessions that might be necessary.

Ms Y has a chronic lung condition that leaves her feeling short of breath with little movement. She had also been struggling with a sore shoulder which limited her ability to pull her oxygen concentrator around her home.

We have been seeing Ms Y for physiotherapy at her home for the past month, and she is happy to say that she is now able to comfortably grasp a knife and make herself a sandwich without becoming short of breath. She is also able to pull her oxygen concentrator around with more ease.

Well done for all your hard work and we are so happy that it’s paying off!

Often times, when working with elderly or less mobile patients in acute and sub-acute hospitals, my clients are nervous at the thought of me lifting them up and helping them stand or walk.

They are then surprised at how easily we achieve it and how safe they feel. I’m not surprised! I’ve been putting in the work for it.

I want longevity in my profession and it’s one of the reasons I train- especially strength training…

What areas of your life could benefit from exercise? Joining your friends on a hike? Keeping up with your kids or grandkids? Reducing risk of injury and fatigue with heavy duty labour work? Reducing injury and fatigue with sedentary/ desk work?

Tell me more in the comment section 😊

Keep exploring movement. Keep playing. Find something you really enjoy and keep at it.

Movement is medicine. Motion is lotion.

Struggling with lifting over head?

Finding it challenging to get low in your squat?

Toes-to-bar just not happening?

If you answered yes to any of the above questions, or, you just know you’re feeling stiff and lacking mobility- then this is for you!

Send a DM, WhatsApp 0679268348, or email [email protected] to book an assessment.

Happy clients make me happy!🤩

I genuinely care for them/you to feel better and function at your optimal physical potential in every context of life.

Thought you could come for a session, get a “massage” and you will be fixed?

Well that’s simply just not how it works…

The truth is, it’s likely you’ve developed your compliant over time, and that, it will take time/ a few sessions to improve or resolve.

The truth is, your physiotherapist can’t “fix” you; only you can do that.

When you come to see your physio, you are paying them for studying, being able to apply their knowledge to you, and then teach you how to take control and manage what you are experiencing.

Yes, we do have some really useful skills and,what I like to call, “healing hands “, but, for long term gain, you have to make the necessary changes and put in the work.

Is this all sounding too much? Would you rather go to the Dr and take a pill? Well, same thing applies there. That pill will do the short term work (probably less effectively than our techniques) and likely dish out side effects too.

(Now I’m not saying that pharmacological medication does not have its place; what I am saying is that physical or movement medication has its place too.)

Please feel free to make contact with me if you don’t quite understand how physiotherapy can help you or when to make use of physiotherapy intervention- I will be happy to chat you you about it 😊

✅DRY NEEDLING

Dry needling is one of the treatment techniques we use for tight/knotty points in muscle which cause referring pain.

It involves placing thin needles into the muscle to bring about fresh blood flow and endorphin release. This stimulates a healing process and relieves pain.

It is an effective treatment and even more so when coupled with stretching and exercise.

If you think this type of treatment could benefit you, feel free to make contact and ask any questions you may have

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Yes! We do use some great hands on techniques to help reduce pain (which is important because pain can affect how well you’re able to engage in exercise) but, it is the movement component of physical rehabilitation that really brings on the long term pain relief.
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Are you more likely to injure yourself with CrossFit? The short answer is, no, but here is some evidence to relieve any potential concern.

In my experience, sports injuries are typically brought on with repetitive training in a single movement pattern -among other risk factors- and I often suggest to clients that they introduce cross training (training of another movement pattern) to compliment their current training. Well, CrossFit definitely achieves cross training and can be taken on as primary or complimentary training.

All dressed up and ready to go!
The KN95 filters both ways protecting both you and me.
I spray myself down with the aerosol sanitiser before and after each session to prevent bringing germs into your home.
The hand sanitizer is for me and you to kill any germs resting on our hands.

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Wow! Did God not give us some serious healing and growth power!

Your brain is incredible! It is constantly growing and reorganising or strengthening depending on what you feed it!

I read up on a study that showed 33% muscle strength increase just by imagining sporting practice over a 8 week period!

Your brain can also weaken
thoughts/memories that cause unhappy feelings, and replace them with a different thought/ memory of your choice- if you put in the work.

Whether you are struggling with paralysis or wanting to achieve a backflip, your brain is ready and willing to create that communication with your body.

Are you ready to start using your new brain cells to serve you well?

I am Courtney- your friendly physiotherapist. I believe I am purposed to help people feel good and reach their optimal physical function. Movement therapy has proven to be great for the brain and the body. Ask me how. Call on me. I'm here to help.