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Kalli Papoutsis Physiotherapy

Struggling with pain, p*e, poo, pleasure, pregnancy, postpartum issues? I am here to help. Reach out.

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.

17/03/2026

It’s my first official day back at work! 😊

I’ve been off work for 5 weeks following an arthroscopic meniscus repair to my right knee. It’s been an interesting journey.

I’ve had to learn to slow down, ask for help, be patient, and let others take the lead.

I’m also so grateful because I truly have the best family and friends. My husband took over all the morning drops offs. My mom handled all the afternoon pick ups and extra murals. My friends have offered me lifts, lunches, support, food and check ins. It’s been heartwarming ❤️

Some things that happened in the last few weeks:
- figuring out how to add some padding to the crutches during the non weight bearing phase, which was KILLER on my hands
- having my stitches removed
- doing my exercises and being lucky enough to have my own electrical muscle stimulator to get my muscles going (because muscle atrophy is a real thing 🙈)
- my non surgical leg working overtime massively!

I have deeper empathy and understanding of what some of my patients go through. I’m still walking the journey of rehab and building muscle again. All I know is that it is going to be interesting. I’m letting go and just taking one day at a time.

See you all in my office and the playground 😉

13/11/2025

There’s nothing I love more than connecting with people.

The goal is always to add value, to pique curiosity, to give courage, and to reinforce important messages.

Our Women’s Wellness Day was really special because I got to share information that can have a huge impact on a woman’s quality of life.

I want to thank from for asking me to be a part of this day because it forced me to level up so I could show up for the ladies attending.

If anyone needs guidance and support postpartum, or when they are going through physical struggles as a result of perimenopausal and menopausal changes - I’m here for you.

30/10/2025

Come join us on the 8 Nov for a Women’s Wellness morning. We’ll be discussing all things female health:
- the deep core and how to hack it
- hormones and the impact on your pelvic floor and more
- supplements
- nutrition to fuel your body and training

I’m really excited to be presenting topics that can have a massive impact on our health and quality of life.

Can’t wait to see you there 😍

WhatsApp 0632698205 or 0761864713 to book.
It’s R250 per lady.
You will receive a copy of my booklet (in the video) with all the information we will be discussing on the day, as well as some incredible gift items.

27/10/2025

Challenge your balance with me on my 😍

Poor balance is common in older adults (Approximately 1 in 4 fall each year), and falls are a leading cause of injury, hospitalisation, loss of independence and death in people ≥65. Programs emphasizing balance and functional exercises, combined with resistance training, reduce fall rates and the number of people who fall.

So give it a go:
- Reach outside of your base of support
- Challenge your core by removing the full support of your legs
- Practice sit to stand without arm support

Easy to do at the office or at home 💪🏼

You’ve got this ❤️

23/10/2025

A muscle that lengthens efficiently can contract efficiently! 🙌🏼 Hip mobility and stability can have a big impact on the pelvic floor (especially when the issue is tension AKA pelvic and coccyx pain, leaking, constipation).

Get into a split stance lunge:
- body weight will mostly be on the front leg
- feet hip width apart
- inhale as you lunge down (aiming for opposite arm to reach towards the outside of your front foot)
- keep your big toe of your front foot connected to the ground and your knee over your toe
- exhale on the way up
- add a resistance band to increase load

You should feel the work or burn in the buttock of the forward leg 🤔

This will lengthen the hip rotators and lengthen the posterior pelvic floor 🙌🏼

Try it out and let me know what you think.

You’ve got this 💪🏼

16/10/2025

Try out this rib mobility and breathing routine on my 😍

The more mobile your rib cage the more efficiently you can manage pressures in your thoracic, abdominal and pelvic cavity. Want to take some load off your pelvic floor? Suffering with a stiff neck because of inefficient breathing patterns? Improve your rib expansion 🙌🏼

🔵 Rest over the ball and breathe into your back ribs for posterior (backward) rib expansion. Add an element of rotation by moving side to side.
🔵 Rest your side rib cage over the ball and allow your upper arm to encourage additional lateral (side) rib expansion. Don’t forget to do both sides.
🔵 Lie with your back on the ball with your arms overhead to allow for anterior (front) rib expansion. Or roll the ball away from your in 4 point kneeling.

Test it out and let me know your thoughts.

Your pelvic floor, back and neck will thank you for it!

You’ve got this 💪🏼

17/09/2025

This season is called: for me 💪🏼

Returning to exercise after having my babies was the best thing I ever did.

Are you the person who hasn’t exercised in 5 years? I’ve been there.

Are you the mom who just had a baby and doesn’t know how she’ll ever get back to exercising?
I’ve been there.

Are you that person who really wants to exercise but hasn’t made the space in their diary yet?
I’ve been there.

What I always advise my patients:
1) find something convenient
2) something affordable
3) something you enjoy
4) find community

You’ve got this 💪🏼

15/09/2025

Loving your pelvic floor starts with good habits, not 1000 kegels!

If you want a happy pelvic floor - listen to the signals your body is sending. This will prevent:
- constipation
- hemorrhoids
- reduced re**al sensitivity (“I hardly get an urge to go”)

Benefits of respecting your urges:
- maintaining a strong brain-gut connection
- keeps your pelvic floor functioning optimally
- less anxiety around elimination

You got this 👌🏼

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 ❤️

Like and follow for more helpful info 🤟🏼

You’ve got this 💪🏼

Love
Kalli

Address

95 Boeing Road East, Bedfordview
Johannesburg
2007

Telephone

+27761864713

Website

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

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