Jeanne Marais Physiotherapy

26/09/2025

I couldn't believe that I heard him day it 🤯

MISINFORMATION: Today’s announcement by the United States president Donald Trump that paracetamol use during pregnancy is linked to autism must be treated with extreme caution.
These statements are not only medically inaccurate, but are a dangerous escalation in the global epidemic of health misinformation.
We are living in a time when trust in science is under siege.
Around the world, we are witnessing the consequences of misinformation campaigns where vaccination rates are falling, preventable diseases are resurging, and vulnerable communities are being misled into rejecting life-saving treatments.
In this climate, the deliberate spread of pseudoscience by political leaders is an act of public harm.
Large-scale studies, including rigorous sibling comparisons, have found no causal relationship between paracetamol use during pregnancy and autism.
These findings are consistent, peer-reviewed, and publicly available.
We urge the public to consult qualified medical professionals when making health decisions.
And we stand with our colleagues around the world in defending science, ensuring that every person has access to safe, informed, and stigma-free medical care.

22/09/2025

While names are changed for privacy, Cara's real story is shared to empower others with the same information on their journeys to recovery.

15/09/2025

While names are changed for privacy, Leila's real story is shared to empower others with the same information on their journeys to recovery.

14/09/2025

In case you needed more motivation than the perks of being healthy 👌🏼

Some fun exercise motivation! :-)

12/09/2025

When the appropriate treatment is obtained, results can be unbelievably fast and easy but it all starts with fully understanding that cause thereof.

Reliable and indepth ssessments are non-negotiable! And a healthy appreciation for the mechanical factors at play is equally essential for effective intervention 👇🏼

“8 months of neck pain resolved in a 4-day MDT course – now THAT to me was a miracle.” – Yoav Suprun

Stories like this highlight the power of the McKenzie Method of Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy®️ (MDT).
It’s not about chasing symptoms—it’s about applying a reliable system of assessment and treatment that empowers both clinician and patient.

✅ Rapid change is possible.
✅ The right process matters.
✅ Sometimes, the results feel nothing short of miraculous.

08/09/2025

While names are changed for privacy, Jacky's real story is shared to empower others with the same information on their journeys to recovery.

08/09/2025

Happy world Physiotherapy day 🥳

05/09/2025

Yes, McKenzie is different!

But in a strategic way 👌🏼

🧩 “There is a difference between developing a strategy and just having a stretch.” – Gary D***s

This captures the heart of the McKenzie Method® (MDT).
It’s not about throwing random stretches or exercises at pain—even worse using repeated extension on all your patients! It’s about a systematic, strategic approach and understanding.

📌 Careful assessment, and matching findings in the history to a planned physical exam.
📌 Identifying what truly changes baselines and in what way.
📌 Building a tailored plan that empowers the patient.

With strategy comes direction. With direction comes results. 💪

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04/09/2025

Is cartilage stronger than concrete⁉️

Beluzzi et al. (2023) say cartilage strength is approximately 9 to 40 Mpa. The compressive strength of standard concrete is 17 to 35 MPa.

They have comparable strength, but cartilage is a living, viscoelastic tissue which is far more resilient than concrete under repeated dynamic loading and manages millions of load cycles during its lifetime.

This strength and resilience allows it to function even with a tear. This may be why tears are often asymptomatic, even in runners.

As with everything, individual cases will vary and management will be influenced by the type of tear and symptoms such as locking, giving way or persistent loss of range.

The good news is that many meniscal tears can be managed conservatively without need for surgery. Reassuring people about the toughness of the knee and its cartilage can help them see that rehab is well worth a shot!!

04/09/2025

Rehab is all about making a plan to restore functional capacity 👌🏼
Your solution doesn't need to be the same as another's 🤗

02/09/2025

01/09/2025

While names are changed for privacy, Clive's real story is shared to empower others with the same information on their journeys to recovery.