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Karen Alexander Physiotherapist INC, Netcare Sunninghill Hospital, Johannesburg (2026)

19/01/2026

Ubuntu in action 🤍
I am because we are.
Proud of this incredible team — together, always 🙏

01/01/2026

🎇🎆Happy New Year from the KAP Team! We wish you a year filled with joy, success, and countless beautiful memories. As we embark on another journey around the sun, let's welcome new opportunities, treasure our loved ones, and work towards making the world a brighter place. Here’s to realizing our dreams, sharing kindness, and crafting unforgettable moments together. Cheers to an amazing year ahead!

May this year bring you the courage to embrace change, the wisdom to learn from experiences, and the resilience to overcome any challenges that come your way. Remember to savor each moment, celebrate small victories, and spread positivity wherever you go. Together, let's make this year one of growth, love, and endless possibilities. Happy New Year! ✨🎉

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25/12/2025

🤶🏼🎅🏼✨Merry Christmas from the KAP Team!🌟🎄🎁

We wish you a holiday season brimming with joy, laughter, and treasured moments with your loved ones. May the warmth of this festive period fill your heart with peace and happiness. We sincerely appreciate your presence in our community, and we eagerly anticipate crafting more beautiful memories together in the upcoming year. Here’s to a merry and bright Christmas!

May your days be merry and your spirits light as you gather with family and friends. Let the twinkling lights and festive decorations remind you of the magic and wonder of this special time. From all of us at the KAP Team, we extend our heartfelt wishes for a joyful holiday and an inspiring New Year.

16/12/2025

✊🏼✊🏿Day of Reconciliation✊🏽✊🏾

The Day of Reconciliation is a public holiday in South Africa observed annually on December 16th. It was established to foster national unity, healing, and forgiveness after the apartheid era.

History and Significance:

The date December 16th holds historical significance for both the Afrikaner and the African liberation struggle traditions, which is why it was chosen as a day for unity by the post-apartheid government in 1994.

For Afrikaners: The date was formerly known as the "Day of the Vow" (or "Dingane's Day"), commemorating the Voortrekker victory over the Zulu forces at the Battle of Blood River on December 16, 1838.

For the liberation movement: The date also marks the 1961 formation of Umkhonto we Sizwe (MK), the military wing of the African National Congress (ANC), which launched its armed resistance against the apartheid government after the Sharpeville Massacre.

The first celebration of the Day of Reconciliation as a public holiday took place on December 16, 1995, and the first meeting of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission was also held on this date.

Purpose and Observance:
The holiday encourages all South Africans to bridge racial and cultural divides, address past injustices, and work towards a united, non-racial, and non-s*xist nation. The government also designates December as Reconciliation Month, with various activities focused on promoting social cohesion.

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03/12/2025

🦿👩🏼‍🦽International Day of Persons with Disabilities👩🏼‍🦯🩼

The International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) 2025 will be on December 3rd, 2025, with the theme "Fostering disability-inclusive societies for advancing social progress". This theme emphasizes making disability inclusion a core part of community development efforts to ensure everyone can participate and thrive. The UN and various organizations will be hosting events and calls to action focused on this inclusive approach to social progress.

Theme: "Fostering disability-inclusive societies for advancing social progress"

Goal: To embed disability rights and inclusion into all aspects of social and economic development, rather than treating it as a special consideration.

Focus:
Removing barriers that limit access to services and opportunities for people with disabilities
Promoting participation and leadership of people with disabilities in their communities
Highlighting how inclusion drives progress in areas like poverty reduction, education, and employment

How can physio help?
A physiotherapist helps people with disabilities by improving their physical function through tailored exercises, manual therapy, and mobility aid prescription. They focus on increasing strength, flexibility, and balance, which enhances mobility and independence in daily activities like dressing, transferring, and participating in sports. Treatments can also include hydrotherapy, assistive technology, and education to manage pain and prevent secondary complications.

01/12/2025

🩸World Aids Day 2025💉
Overcoming Disruption: Transforming the AIDS Response

On December 1, 2025, the WHO will join partners and communities in observing World AIDS Day. This year’s theme, “Overcoming Disruption, Transforming the AIDS Response,” emphasizes the need for ongoing political leadership, international collaboration, and human rights-centered strategies to achieve the goal of ending AIDS by 2030.

Key Messages:

Prioritise and Integrate
The evolving response to HIV presents an opportunity for renewal by:
Simplifying access to HIV prevention, testing, and treatment
Strengthening management of drug resistance and advanced HIV disease
Integrating services within primary health care framework with community support
This holistic approach enables countries to reach more individuals, maintain progress, and build resilient health systems for all.

Address Inequality
To end AIDS, it is crucial to address the inequalities fueling the epidemic, particularly for vulnerable groups such as children, adolescent girls, and young women in Africa. Key populations, including men who have s*x with men, trans individuals, drug users, s*x workers, and prisoners, also face higher HIV risks. Protecting rights and ensuring access to services for all is vital for preventing new infections and achieving health equity.

Scale Innovation
The battle against HIV is challenging, yet resilience and innovation drive the response. Despite declining global funding, advancements like the long-acting lenacapavir injection demonstrate ongoing progress. With commitment and creativity, we can ensure that lifesaving long-acting antiretrovirals for prevention and treatment are accessible to those in need.

Empower Communities
Communities play a crucial role in the HIV response, as people living with HIV and key populations provide valuable insights and innovation. Collaboration among these communities, health workers, policymakers, and partners fosters trust and shared goals, leading to new pathways for success.

19/11/2025

🩺World COPD Day 2025🫁

World COPD Day is coordinated by the Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD), alongside healthcare professionals and COPD patient organizations from around the globe. The primary goal of this initiative is to raise awareness, share knowledge, and explore strategies to alleviate the impact of COPD worldwide.

The theme for World COPD Day 2025 is “Short of Breath, Think COPD.” This important event is observed on November 19th. The focus of this year’s theme is to highlight the fact that, although COPD is the third leading cause of death globally, it is frequently misdiagnosed.

Understanding COPD

COPD is a widespread, preventable, and treatable condition.
Unfortunately, significant under-diagnosis and misdiagnosis often lead to patients receiving either no treatment or incorrect treatment.

Importance of Early Diagnosis

Early and accurate diagnosis of COPD can greatly enhance public health outcomes.
Timely diagnosis and treatment lead to improved clinical results, such as:
Better symptom management
Enhanced lung function
Higher quality of life

A diagnosis of COPD should be considered for any patient experiencing:
Shortness of breath
Chronic cough or sputum production
A history of recurrent lower respiratory infections
Exposure to risk factors, including to***co, cooking fuels, or occupational hazards.

Can physiotherapy help?

Physiotherapy helps manage COPD through a combination of exercise, breathing techniques, and airway clearance methods, which improves lung function, reduces breathlessness, and enhances quality of life. Physiotherapists can create personalized exercise programs for both strength and endurance, teach patients effective breathing strategies like pursed-lip breathing, and use techniques such as manual percussion or positive expiratory pressure to clear mucus.

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17/11/2025

👶🏾World Prematurity Day🤱🏼 is observed annually on November 17 to highlight the difficulties encountered by preterm infants and their families, while also showing solidarity and compassion for them. This day celebrates the resilience and strength of families caring for preterm babies, offering hope, love, empathy, and support. Babies born prematurely face numerous challenges as they grow and require special assistance to thrive safely. The goal of World Prematurity Day is to raise awareness and provide support to these little miracles, surrounding them with a world of love.

World Prematurity Day raises awareness about the impact of premature birth on babies and families, promoting discussions on improving healthcare for preterm infants. Recognizing this day in 2025 aims to support ongoing research for better management and care of premature births, making treatments accessible to address related complications. The theme, “Give preterm babies a strong start for a brighter future,” emphasizes the importance of high-quality initial care to help these infants thrive and reach their full potential.

How physiotherapy helps premature babies:

Encourages motor development: Therapists use play-based activities to help babies work toward developmental milestones like reaching, rolling, and sitting.
Improves muscle strength and tone: Exercises and gentle stretches help strengthen muscles and improve movement control, while also preventing joint stiffness.
Supports respiratory function: Chest physiotherapy can help clear mucus from the lungs, making breathing easier and improving lung function.
Promotes healthy posture: Techniques are used to ensure proper body alignment and prevent problems like head flattening, which can happen from too much time spent in one position.
Aids sensory and brain development: Therapists use sensory techniques to help a baby process different sensory inputs, which supports brain development.

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14/11/2025

World Diabetes Day raises awareness about diabetes as a major global health issue and promotes actions for better prevention, diagnosis, and management.

Diabetes occurs when the pancreas fails to produce sufficient insulin or when the body cannot utilize the insulin it generates effectively. This results in elevated glucose levels in the blood, a condition known as hyperglycaemia.

Type 1 diabetes, previously referred to as insulin-dependent or childhood-onset diabetes, is defined by an absence of insulin production.

Type 2 diabetes, once known as non-insulin-dependent or adult-onset diabetes, arises from the body's inefficient use of insulin. This form is often linked to excess body weight and a lack of physical activity.

Gestational diabetes refers to hyperglycaemia that is first identified during pregnancy.

Complications:
Microvascular complications include: nervous system damage (neuropathy), renal system damage (nephropathy), eye damage (retinopathy)
Macrovascular complications include: cardiovascular disease, stroke, peripheral vascular disease, which may lead to: bruises or injuries that do not heal, gangrene and ultimately, amputation. The prevalence of microvascular complications is much higher than that of macrovascular complications.

Management
For both Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus (T1DM) and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM), the foundation of treatment lies in diet and exercise.
A diet that is low in saturated fats, refined carbohydrates, and fructose corn syrup, while being high in fibre and monounsaturated fats, should be promoted.
Engaging in aerobic exercise for 90 to 150 minutes each week is beneficial.
In T2DM patients who are obese, weight loss is a primary goal.
An ideal approach combines weight management, nutritional and dietary counselling, along with physical therapy and exercise prescription.

03/11/2025

How Physiotherapy Can Help

Early Mobilization
Balance Training
Sitting and Standing Training
Gait and Mobility
Mirror Therapy
Electrical Stimulation
Orthotics
Management of Spasticity and Contractures
Endurance Training
Family Education and Training

02/11/2025

Understanding the Effects of a Stroke

The effects of a stroke can vary widely and may include, but are not limited to:

Paralysis or weakness affecting the face, arm, and leg on one side of the body
Speech difficulties or an inability to communicate clearly
Challenges with swallowing or eating
Loss of bladder or bowel control
Impairment or loss of sensation
Partial loss of vision on one side
Memory issues or limited concentration, with potential partial or complete loss
Emotional changes, including mood fluctuations, depression, and frustration
Severe headaches
Fatigue or chronic fatigue
Neural discomfort or chronic neuropathic pain
Neurological differences, often referred to as neurodiversity, such as dyspraxia, apraxia, and aphasia.

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