Let’s spread the word – Physio’s are here to help!

Getting ready for the World Physiotherapy (PT) day this week, which falls in our South African Physio Society’s usual national back care week.

This year’s theme is Rehabilitation after Covid-19.

This is such an important topic and there is so much need for awareness in South Africa of the ongoing role physiotherapy should have in assisting people post Covid-19. Whether a patient survived severe illness in hospital, or mild symptoms at home, they should have access to ongoing care and rehabilitation to assist in a full recovery.

Rehabilitation after #covid19 is the focus for this year’s World PT Day on 8 September. Resources are now available on our website: world.physio/worldptday2020

Stretching can increase your tolerance for pain
Stretching can increase your tolerance for pain Author: https://theconversation.com/ Date: May 19, 2021 Stretching exercises are often prescribed by health professionals, such as physiotherapists, to reduce pain. Shutterstock To stretch or not to stretch? Should you do it before or after exercise? Does it prevent or heal injuries? Stretching is always a hot topic. However,…
May 19, 2021
Physio, chiro, osteo and myo: what’s the difference and which one should I get?
Physio, chiro, osteo and myo: what’s the difference and which one should I get? Author: https://theconversation.com/ Date: November 23, 2020 Shutterstock Many of us might not be as fit as we were before the pandemic hit, and as community sport restarts and gyms reopen across the country amid eased coronavirus restrictions, some people might be…
November 23, 2020
Covid-19: The fascinating science of what happens in the lungs of Covid-19 and TB patients
People with Covid-19 and people with tuberculosis (TB) can experience similar symptoms such as coughing and breathing difficulties as both diseases affect the lungs. Exactly how these diseases affect the lungs, however, differs. Professor Keertan Dheda, general physician, pulmonologist, and a critical care specialist who heads up the Division of Pulmonology at Groote Schuur Hospital and the…
October 13, 2020
Let’s spread the word – Physio’s are here to help!
Getting ready for the World Physiotherapy (PT) day this week, which falls in our South African Physio Society’s usual national back care week. This year’s theme is Rehabilitation after Covid-19. This is such an important topic and there is so much need for awareness in South Africa of the ongoing role physiotherapy should have in…
September 7, 2020
World Physiotherapy Day…
Getting ready for the World Physiotherapy (PT) day next week, which falls in our South African Physio Society’s usual national back care week. This year’s theme is Rehabilitation after Covid-19. This is such an important topic and there is so much need for awareness in South Africa of the ongoing role physiotherapy should have in…
September 3, 2020
Should I stop running if my knee hurts?
Should I stop running if my knee hurts? Author: https://theconversation.com/ Date: September 1, 2020 goodluz/Shutterstock The most common site for pain in recreational runners is the knee. For some, especially older runners, the pain can be a symptom of osteoarthritis. But does running worsen knee pain and osteoarthritis? A study from Canada shows that many…
September 1, 2020