Wilien Strydom Physiotherapy

Be present in the moment, and learn mindfulness instead of mind"full"ness😇

Fear of falling in the elderly can prevent you from living to the fullest. Following an exercise program can improve your balance and proprioception, as well as restore confidence to continue walking safely💪🚶‍♀️🚶

Contact us at 021 851 5935 for more information😁

Remember to take another shot at Life!📸

Happy Friday😊

What is Women’s Pelvic health? 🤔

Pelvic Health is the BEST possible functioning of the bladder, bowel, and reproductive organs.

Pelvic floor muscles can become weak, too tight or painful for many reasons😔
This is not all due to ageing. Pelvic floor problems often start with pregnancy and childbirth and are also common in women with lower back pain. Women’s health physiotherapy has proven to be effective in treating and preventing many conditions, such as organ prolapses and other pelvic floor dysfunction😁

What are the benefits❓
- Improved pelvic muscle function
- Reduced pain & discomfort
- Prevention of dysfunction
- Improved core stability
- Education and empowerment🥳

Are you worried about your pelvic floor health? Book an appointment with us at
https://somersetwestphysio.co.za/
and let us help😊

Believe in your capabilities, and success will follow you🥰

Have a happy and blessed Friday😊

🤖Robotics in Knee and Hip Replacements🦵... Yes, the evening was as amazing as it sounds! 😎

I even got a chance to "operate"👩🏼‍⚕️ on a knee...

Thanks to technology, a knee replacement is no longer "one-size-fits-all", meaning the entire surgery is tailor-made to your 🫵🏼 unique knee, with much better results!🤸🏼‍♀️

Can't wait to rehab the next generation of knee replacements! 🏋🏼‍♀️

What is Mastitis? 🤔

Mastitis is inflammation of the breast tissue usually due to a blockage of a milk duct.

Symptoms include🩺
1️⃣ lump or tenderness in the breast
2️⃣ redness, swelling and hot to touch
3️⃣ flu-like symptoms

Physiotherapy treatment can include💪🏼
1️⃣Ultrasound
2️⃣ Education on feeding, posture and breast care
3️⃣ Gentle massage

It is important to get help ASAP to prevent an abscess... We can help! 🤗

Give us a cal📞, or book online👇🏼
https://somersetwestphysio.co.za/

Happy Woman's Month😊

Just taking a moment to acknowledge some of the female physiotherapists who have shaped the profession:

1. Maggie Knott🤩
She developed the principles and techniques of the PNF approach during the 1940s. This approach was designed to improve movement patterns in patients with neurological impairments, but PNF techniques were later applied to patients with musculoskeletal injuries.
2. Florence Kendall 😊
She established the standard for musculoskeletal evaluation and treatment practice in physiotherapy.
3. Mary McMillan 🥳
She is considered the “founding mother” of physiotherapy as we know it. After returning from the UK to the US, she worked to rehabilitate World War I survivors. In 1918 she became the very first official reconstruction aide in the US, which eventually led to a leadership role in which she trained other women to become re-education therapists

There have been so many influential women in the field of physiotherapy, and there will continue to be many more in the future😁

Happy Friday everyone😆

Treatment for frozen shoulder:

Freezing phase - Pain relief should be the focus with gentle shoulder mobilisation, muscle release, acupuncture, dry needling and heat being the main treatment techniques

Frozen phase - End range mobilisations and other manual techniques are recommended. The goal is not only to restore joint range of movement, but also to stretch tight joint structures, and restore pain free motion to the joints

Thawing phase - Physiotherapy is most effective during this phase. Now including strengthening exercises to control and maintain increased range of movement is extremely important.

https://somersetwestphysio.co.za/

What are the stages of frozen shoulder🧐🧐???

Stage 1 – Freezing🥶: A slow onset of pain that can last from six weeks to nine months. As the pain worsens, the shoulder loses its ability to move easily
Stage 2 – Frozen❄️: There is a slow improvement in pain, but stiffness remains. This stage generally lasts four to nine months.
Stage 3 – Thawing ☔️: The movement in the shoulder slowly returns to normal over a five to 26 month period.

https://somersetwestphysio.co.za/

Ready to learn more, on Day 2 of this amazing course! 😃💪🏼

Happy Birthday Emily! 🎉🎊

It has been fantastic having you in our team, and you've been such a blessing to us and all of your patients 🤗

May you have an abundantly blessed year ahead full of joy and adventure! 🎈🌄🦋

Paris Olympics starts today🥇🥈🥉🏆🥉🥈🥇

Rooting for all our South African athletes representing us 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦

Frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis) is a condition that limits movement in shoulder joint. Pain and stiffness comes on gradually, gets worse, and then finally goes away.

Your shoulder is a ball-and-socket joint: ⚽️⚽️⚽️
- upper arm (humerus)
- shoulder blade (scapula)
- collarbone (clavicle)

Strong connective tissue surrounding your shoulder joint holds everything together. This is called the shoulder capsule.

This capsule becomes thick and tight that it’s hard to move. Bands of scar tissue form and there’s less lubrication in the joint. These things limit your shoulder motion even more.

The condition is called “frozen” shoulder because as your shoulder gets more painful, you use it less. The less you use it, the thicker your shoulder capsule becomes, and the more difficult it is to use. So your shoulder feels “frozen” in place🥶🥶🥶

World Brain Day is here !!!

"Brain health and prevention"

A lot of Neurological disorders cannot be prevented but some can be influenced by life style changes.

For Adults and Children some tips for healthy brains are :
📍 Healthy balanced diet
📍 Regular exercise
📍 Reduce toxic stress
📍 Get enough sleep
📍 Do Regular health checks and screen where necessary.
📍 Invest in quality relationships .

Care givers should invest in supporting brain health in children by ensuring:
📍 Adequate and good sleep
📍 Positive stimulating interactions
📍 Safe sensory and experiential play and learning especially in the first 3 years of life.
📍 Avoid excess screen times

Let's advocate for Brain health today 💃🏽💃🏽🥰

Have a good Friday 😉😆😉

Experiencing neck pain? 😔

Consider coming to physiotherapy.

Physiotherapy for neck pain typically includes the following:
📌Reduce pain and stiffness
📌Improve head and neck range of motion
📌Develop dynamic strengthening of the neck and its supporting muscles
📌Develop strategies to prevent pain from recurring

Even if pain cannot be completely eliminated, physiotherapy is helpful in improving neck posture and function for daily movements🤩

What a fantastic day to catch up on all of our Pilates exercises! 🤸🎉
Thanks for your hard work, you guys were brilliant! 🎊💪🏼

Osteoarthritis... is the most common type of arthritis

Risk factors include:
1️⃣ Previous joint injury🤕
2️⃣ Obesity🍰
3️⃣ Old age🧓
4️⃣ Female🚺
5️⃣ Family history👨‍👩‍👧‍👧

Preventative measures include:
1️⃣ Strengthening muscles around the joint💪🏼
2️⃣ Weight loss⚖️
3️⃣ Injury prevention🩹

Contact Wilien Strydom Physiotherapy, to help with those preventative measures!
https://somersetwestphysio.co.za/

It's a 3-in-1!😄
Only the highlights of all 3 our Pilates courses on one day! 😅
What a great day of teaching and learning at our APPI Pilates Refresher Day! 🤸

If a dog is able to do pilates, so can you😉😆😉

Happy Friday everyone🥳

Here are some interesting pilates facts:
1️⃣ Pilates can be used for rehabilitation to recover from injury or manage chronic pain
2️⃣ Pilates suits everyone. Young or old, it focuses to develop flexibility, core strength and muscular endurance
3️⃣ Pilates uses functional movements to build muscle tone and improve the body’s overall alignment and balance

Consider joining a pilates class at Wilien Strydom Physiotherapy and Pilates, Monday to Thursday, 9:30 and 17:30 😊
Contact us @ 021 851 5935

Forgot to sign up?!!!😱😱😱

Don't worry, we still have space on our APPI Pilates Course this weekend!😅☺️

WhatsApp us on 073 625 5623 to book your spot as soon as possible...

See you there!🤸‍♀️🤸

Ergonomic sleeping positions😴
1. The ideal sleeping position promotes healthy spine alignment from your head to your hips.
2. Back or side sleeping is considered better than stomach sleeping.
3. Side sleeping may reduce heartburn and prevent back pain.
4. Sleeping on your back is best for neck pain and nasal congestion.
Most importantly, keeping your spine supported relieves pressure on the spine and enables your muscles to relax and recover😊

Exercise & Sleep💤💪

Sleep is defined as a reversible state where your responsiveness to external environmental stimuli is reduced.

Regular physical activity can improve your sleep quality in several ways:
1. It boosts the production of melatonin. This helps you fall asleep faster and enjoy better quality sleep.
2. Physical activity helps reduce stress levels
3. Engaging in physical activity improves your mood
4. It helps regulate body temperature, which is necessary for falling asleep. An increase in body temperature during exercise aids in the eventual drop 30-90 minutes post-exercises, facilitating easier sleepiness.

Engaging in regular physical activity can enhance the quality and duration of sleep😊

Did you know? 🧐Evidence shows that Pain and Sleep have a reciprocal, interdependent relationship.
Poor sleep can predict pain and even heighten the pain experience in certain conditions.

Pain during the day affects the following night's sleep quality, and poor sleep quality increases pain levels the following day, and the vicious cycle keeps repeating itself 🔁

How to improve your sleep?
1. Have a routine
2. Go to bed only when you're sleepy
3. Associate your bed with sleep and not other activities
4. Relaxation before sleeping
5. Have good sleep hygiene

If you want to book a physiotherapy appointment, click the link below:
https://somersetwestphysio.co.za/

It's important to take care of your mental health as well as your physical health🧠

1. Find ways to learn and be creative
2. Spend time in nature
3. Connect with others
4. Look after your physical health
5. Try to improve your sleep

Consider contacting a professional to assist you. You would contact a physiotherapist for your physical wellbeing, why would you not do the same for your mental wellbeing🩵

The 4 Pillars of Health😊
1. Nutrition - 5 servings a day of fruit and vegetables
2. Sleep - 7 to 9 hours of sleep a night
3. Stress - make sure to remove stress by mentally unwinding, taking 10 to 20 minutes a day to meditate
4. Movement - 30 minutes daily

The more we balance the four pillars within our lives, the better our chances of feeling good in the long run.

Missed World Blood Donor Day on June 14th?😮

Don't fret. You can still donate today, knowing that your donation can save 3 people's lives 1️⃣2️⃣3️⃣

Donate today at your nearest centre
https://www.wcbs.org.za/blood-donation/?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw1emzBhB8EiwAHwZZxZWI559GUh5fdsO9fsPEvnJGjuYPJnYS14uMvesL9mqO-iOqu9TXtBoCm4gQAvD_BwE