Free to be active – Take back our streets!

Take back our streets! A woman out walking the dogs in Zoo Lake, Joburg’s iconic park; a woman getting some exercise, packing in some of the many physical and mental benefits of bodily activity… and suddenly she is overwhelmed, dragged into the bushes, brutally raped....

I Slipped my Disc….!

Can you really slip your disc? This common phrase has been used for decades by many individuals with neck and lower back pain. This is a common misconception, as in the literal sense it is virtually impossible for your disc to slip out of your spine. A better and more...

Happiness Is My Trigger

I truly believe that healing ones relationship with food starts with understanding your emotions. I think I have always known this, and for many years as a dietician I just ignored this really big area of my clients lives. I suppose it’s easier to be a dietician that...

How healthy is your Pelvic Floor?

As a physiotherapist with a passion for Women’s Health, I often chat to my patients/friends/colleagues (basically anyone who will listen!) about the importance of a strong and healthy pelvic floor. The first comment I hear is: “You do Physio, WHERE??!” Once the person...

Learning to Keep Healthy at Work

Trying to stay healthy, be productive at work and reserve time for family and friends can be an incredibly difficult and daunting task in this day and age. With increasingly high demands placed on our work force and ever present deadlines adding to stress levels, the...