San-Mari Coetzer Physiotherapy

"An investment in knowledge pays the best interest" - Benjamin Franklin

- SAOA 2024 Congress

Please share with your physio friends...

It is time to take a BREAK 🏖🥂🥳

I hope you all get time off work, have precious time with family and friends, and do everything you love and enjoy. Have a few lazy days, read, paint, play board games, indulge in that soft serve or braaibroodjie, share stories and memories with your loved ones, and give your nervous system the rest it needs!

I can not end this post without giving thanks to my Heavenly Father for a healthy and successful year. He keeps me strong and able to fulfill my passion, to work with you lovely people daily. Thank you, Lord!

I'm now officially on leave and will be back at the practice on the 8th of January.

Dr Michael Abramson, an orthopaedic surgeon with a special interest in foot and ankle surgery, is now in private practice at Mediclinic Cape Town. He performs arthroscopic and minimally invasive surgery and has extensive experience in sport injuries and foot and ankle reconstruction.

Dr Abramson, a graduate of the University of Cape Town (UCT), won best international speaker at the British Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (BOFAS) conference in 2019 and his work has been published in the Journal of Foot & Ankle Surgery. To book an appointment, call 021 770 0129 or email: [email protected]

12 days post surgery, I had a follow-up appointment with Dr North. During this appointment, he did the following:
● discussed what he did in surgery while he showed me the intra-operative images. On the images you can see the before and after of the cartilage flap behind my patella and a more central chondral lesion.
● checked my wounds and removed the stitches
● discussed my rehab process - the different time frames for return to functional fitness, cycling, swimming and running. We also discussed what high impact exercises I should rather substitute in the future to prevent further cartilage damage.
● recommended that I go for PRP injections, which I will start in August on both knees (3 injections, 2 weeks apart). He does this in his rooms.

If you are looking for a knee specialist with great bedside manners and even better skills, then look no further!

I am incredibly grateful that I have access to excellent specialists and healthcare in South Africa.

Time for a Friday Funny 👆🏻😂

WOW! Today marks 1 year of running my own practice. It has been extremely rewarding although challenging at times. I have grown as a physio, business woman and individual.

Thank you to every client that walked through my doors, trusted me with their injuries and continues to have faith in my abilities.

The year ahead I promise to continue showing empathy, kindness and share my knowledge and passion with you.

ONLINE Pilates classes in the comfort of your own home... This means you can stay strong and flexible while on holiday or traveling for work🤸🏻‍♀️

I still have space in my Zoom Pilates class on Mondays at 17:30. It is a matwork class which often includes equipment like foamrollers, small weights or elastic bands to keep you guessing.

If you are interested contact Wendy at reception for more info.

📞 021 461 2142
✉️ [email protected]

📸 .co.za

Be active and live a healthier and happier life!

Swipe to see some of the benefits of exercise. Enjoy these benefits by being active for 30min a day. 🏃🏻‍♀️🚴🏻‍♂️🏋🏻‍♀️🏊🏼

It is your turn to decide... What stretch should I cover in my next reel?

Comment below on which muscle groups I can educate you on.

𝑺𝑶𝑭𝑻 𝑻𝑰𝑺𝑺𝑼𝑬 𝑰𝑵𝑱𝑼𝑹𝑰𝑬𝑺

PRICE (protect, rest, ice, compress, elevate) use to be the gold standard for treatment of acute soft tissue injuries. In the medical field we adapt our treatment principles as the evidence change. For that reason we now treat soft tissue injuries with 𝑷𝑬𝑨𝑪𝑬 & 𝑳𝑶𝑽𝑬. These principles can be applied not only to the acute phase but throughout the stages of tissue healing.

Do you have an acute injury? Or are you not fully recovered after a recent injury? Book an appointment today.
021 461 2142
[email protected]

**Friday Funny**

2 variations of Threading The Needle.
This exercise improves scapula, shoulder and thoracic mobility. Include it in your warm-up or stretching routine.

If you don't use it, you lose it. So lets keep MOVING!

San-Mari Coetzer Physiotherapy on Instagram: "2 variations of Threading The Needle. This exercise improves scapula, shoulder and thoracic mobility. Include it in your warm-up or stretching routine. If you don't use it, you lose it. So lets keep...

🅿🅸🅻🅰🆃🅴🆂 is a full body workout and not only focused on your core/abs. The exercises are performed in a controlled and flowing manner and is for EVERYONE.

Benefits includes:
✳️Increase joint mobility
✳️Improve muscle flexibility
✳️Mind-body connection for greater body confidence
✳️Improve postural awareness
✳️Improved motor control
✳️Improved muscle strength
✳️Relief from aches and pains
✳️Enhances sport performance
✳️Aids rehabilitation post injury

At the practice we offer:
✳️Pilates assessments
✳️One on one sessions
✳️Online matwork pilates classes
✳️In Studio matwork pilates classes
Our classes often include small equipment like foamrollers, magic circles, elastic tubing or small balls.

For the class schedule, cost etc please send me a DM.

ℤ𝕃𝔸𝔸ℕ𝕋 board - ''A home workout tool to improve performance, prevent injury and help you get back out there!''

Why I absolutely love this new toy of mine:
-with this ONE piece of equipment you can improve balance, proprioception, mobility and strength.
-it is both durable and light weight
-LOCALLY designed and produced - proudly 🇿🇦
-made from birchwood which is sustainably forested and the sealants are bio-friendly and water-sol
- The 3 pillars of Zlaant resonantes with me: patience, consistency & quality.

I am very excited to use the Zlaant board in my practice for preventative care, rehabilitation of patients with musculoskeletal injuries and ofcourse for my own training to stay injury free as I prepare for an upcoming trailrun.

exercise programs - Running Smart Exercise programs for​ runners Strengthen your muscles, improve your mobility, improve your running.  At home or in the gym.  Personalised to your liking. User friendly app Exercise from your phone with an easy to use app. Your own program with clear videos and descriptions, while you log your p...