Springbok Home Physio

21/12/2025

Day 21 of my advent.

For those with bruises on the soft tissue of your heart please be reminded that it’s actually made of the strongest stuff known to mankind. Or any kind.

It will break a million times in this life, if you’re living it right. 💔❤️‍🩹

My love to you all x

20/12/2025

This year has flown by! Looking back, I’m so grateful to have been part of so many uplifting and rewarding journeys with my clients.
Wishing all my followers and clients a wonderful Christmas and an even better 2026! 🎄✨

15/12/2025

Take it all one day at a time... and allow yourself to slow down! Your body might thank you for it😉

Hang on in there, you are loved ❤️

Donna x

❤️ # poetry

15/12/2025

I am starting to feel stronger after the 'flu germs' attacked me😉💚
Back to focusing on 'keeping going'.💫💪
I don’t believe I’m infectious anymore—just this stubborn cough reminding me to be patient...
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12/12/2025

Feeling under the weather? Think you need medical help? Choosing the right service can help you get the right care at the right time.

12/12/2025

I’ve been quite unwell this week, feeling progressively weaker each day! However, I'm beginning to recover and have realised the importance of staying hydrated and eating whenever possible (even paracetamol is not effective on an empty stomach!).
It's also beneficial to get out of bed for at least a short time each day. Engaging in gentle exercises such as knee rolls, pelvic tilts, shoulder rolls, ankle rolls, and moving from sitting to standing can be really helpful too!
Will be back doing more again in no time!😉🤞

04/12/2025

Yesterday was the International Day of Persons with Disabilities — a day to celebrate the achievements of disabled people around the world and to promote their rights. But I’ve never liked the word “disability”; it feels too negative. For me, it’s about normalising our differences and finding ways to enjoy life in whatever form we can. And if you’re finding things difficult, Springbok Home Physio is here to support you!

28/11/2025

My mum is visiting from South Africa and has realised that after just two weeks here, she’s no longer able to touch her toes 😉 Time to add some extra morning yoga sessions!

08/11/2025

Another great example of perseverance and taking charge of your life! Congratulations madam 🙌

Congratulations to Maryette for graduating university at the age of 90! 🎓

Born in Londonderry, Maryette McFarland had originally started university in Dublin back in the 1960s, but dropped out to get married and start a family. After her husband died, Maryette decided she wanted to start studying again to fill her spare time, and so enrolled in an online course with The Open University. As the oldest of the 300 people in her course, a lot had changed since her first time at University, and Maryette had to ask help of her family to learn how to use a computer. Now 70 years after starting her studies, Maryette was finally able to graduate this month with a degree in English Literature.

"I can hardly believe it, and it's taken me quite a long time!" she said. To celebrate, Maryette's family came to Belfast to watch, and celebrated with a big family lunch. When asked what her advice would be for others who are worried they are too old to learn, Maryette said "If I can do it, anybody can do it. It's never too late!"

Congratulations on graduating Maryette, and for showing it's never too late to start! 💜

05/11/2025

Saw a lady today who’s really been dealt a tough hand in life. She’s living with osteoporosis, arthritis in her spine, and polymyositis — yet she keeps going with such determination. ❤️
Her goal is to get another dog for company, which I think is just wonderful. 🐾
But she’s been struggling to get onto her higher bed since changing her mattress, and the usual tricks haven’t helped.
So, challenge accepted — I’m going to help her find a way! 💪✨
https://theros.org.uk/blog/top-tips-for-getting-in-and-out-of-bed/?fbclid=IwY2xjawN4ZKFleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEedEupa8h57bEDHSZitZFfc0J2bD7auhJ_L6H42LTI1iOY0Ef7QeEzebp8x1g_aem_G6raDGQCci0sjzZMscx6gA

After lying still all night, muscles and joints become stiff, making back pain feel much worse. Thankfully, there’s an easier way of getting out of (and into) bed that puts less strain on your back.

21/10/2025

Music can be beneficial to a variety of exercises/ conditions! One of my clients mentioned today that moving her very stiff shoulder while listening to "Glee" music is also very helpful!☺️

We’re sharing new Ataxia Tips every Tuesday! Check back weekly—and if you’ve got a good one, pass it on: ataxia.org/tips

18/10/2025

An inspiring lady sticking to the basics!

Sometimes the simplest habits lead to the most profound results.