Kalli Papoutsis Physiotherapy, 95 Boeing Road East, Bedfordview, Johannesburg (2025)

My hands are my skills, and thus my patients can expect to receive individualised hands-on therapy that aims at reducing/eliminating pain improving biomechanics, patient-specific rehabilitation and full return to work and sports. Knowledge is power, and for this reason, I am a firm believer in continued education to gain knowledge on the most up to date evidence-based treatment standards in order

to provide the excellent skills and services to my clients. I work in a team setting, and I strive towards providing the best options for the patients, which may include the referral to a chiropractor or biokineticist in order to maximise treatment benefits to achieve full rehabilitation prior discharge

Visit my website at http://www.kallipapoutsisphysio.co.za for a detailed description of my qualifications, services, skills and the conditions I treat.

04/03/2025

That was wild 🙌🏼
Had lots of nerves going into the Hyrox relay.
I haven’t competed against myself or others in a long time and it was both a little scary but also very exciting.
Would I do it again? Probably 😝 Thanks to and for all the epic training (I’ve loved every second!). I had the most wonderful relay team. Thank you and Lauren - you guys are the best! ❤️

15/02/2024

In light of pregnancy awareness week, let’s shed some light on a few factors.

1. Regular exercise during pregnancy has great benefits such as the reduction of gestational diabetes, hypertensive disorders, urinary incontinence, lumbopelvic pain, anxiety and prenatal depression. Exercise is not related to increased risk of negative outcomes for mom and baby.

https://doi.org/10.1515/jpm-2021-0315

Some women require individualised exercise prescription and it is always a good idea to first check in with your gynae, but other than that the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology recommends at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity per week, such as as walking, or continuing your pre pregnancy workouts with your gynae’s approval.

2. Birth preparation is such an important part of going into labour and birth feeling confident and empowered. Studies show that women who receive ante natal education had lower pain perception, better communication with health providers, and improved birth satisfaction.

DOI 10.1007/s00404-017-4345-5

3. Our “core” (comprised of our diaphragm, abdominals and pelvic floor) are under additional stress and can take strain during pregnancy. Symptoms of pelvic floor dysfunction such as urinary incontinence are very high and can also impact one’s participation in exercise. Guided pelvic floor muscle training with a women’s health or pelvic floor physio during pregnancy can improve, or prevent urinary incontinence during pregnancy and following birth.

http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bjsports-2012-091758

So there you have it. Exercise, prepare for your birth, and incorporate pelvic floor muscle training with your pelvic floor physio into your pregnancy to improve your health outcomes ❤️

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You’ve got this 💪🏼

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Kalli

21/09/2023

I see many ladies after having abdominal surgery (such as a total abdominal hysterectomy, myomectomy, ovarian cyst removal, etc).

I often wish I could see my ladies prior to surgery, just to give them some tips to make their recovery a bit easier. This is what I would tell them:

1. Aim towards having one soft bowel movement every day. The gastrointestinal tract is temporarily impaired following abdominal surgery (known as postoperative paralytic ileus), which can last up to 72 hours. This can result in a fair bit of pain and discomfort.

Be conscious of your water intake, how much exercise you are getting (even walking is better than nothing), the amount of fibre you are getting from whole-food sources and actually just taking the time to sit down patiently on the toilet with your trusty foot stool! See a pelvic floor physio if you are struggling with chronic constipation 💩

2. Practicing 3D breathing is a great way to encourage expansion of the lower lungs to increase your circulating oxygen. Shallow breathing encourages the accessory muscles of breathing to over work, which can create neck and shoulder tension.

3. In healthy individuals, wound maturation occurs around 20 days and can last for a few months (depending on wound size). Starting certain exercises too soon can set your wound healing back. It’s best to work with a physiotherapist to guide you back to exercise while keeping in mind your stages of healing. Be patient - you will get back to your former self!

4. Have a candid chat with your doc about what to expect regarding length of hospital stay, what medications you will be given, if you will be getting a catheter during the procedure and so forth. This will help you feel more confident going into surgery.

5. Prioritise your health. Practice good sleep hygiene, eat a healthy whole-food diet, get a dose of daily exercise and vitamin D (even if it’s 10 minutes of walking) and keep in touch with your mental health and stress levels. If you are struggling, reach out to your health team, friends and family for additional support.

You can even do some food prep and freeze meals for convenience ❤️

You’ve got this 🙌🏼

01/09/2023

Baby banana muffins 🍌

2 mashed bananas (you know, the ones your kids opened and never ate 🙄)
2 eggs
2 tbs coconut flour
1 tbs flax flour
1 tbs coconut blossom sugar
0.5 tsp baking powder
1 tsp vanilla essence

⬆️ When I said tbs, I literally mean a steel spoon, filled to whatever height you feel like 😉

Mix it all up and pop into the oven on 180 degrees till they become golden ☀️

Enjoy the weekend! 🧘‍♀️

21/07/2023

Achieving results and change takes effort and consistency.

Whether you are trying to work on your muscle strength, balance, diet, ability to meditate, be conscious, or anything else important to you.

It’s the same for your pelvic floor. Give yourself 3 months of consist effort, and then more importantly - when you get those results - keep going ❤️

Don’t wait to feel motivation, just choose this moment right now as your starting point. The motivation will come when you prove to yourself that “doing” works a lot better than “hoping”.

Have a great weekend ahead!

Address

95 Boeing Road East, Bedfordview
Johannesburg
2007

Telephone

+27761864713

Website

http://www.kallipapoutsisphysiotherapy.co.za/

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