Danks and Strydom Physiotherapists

10/09/2025

07/09/2025

Super proud of your hard work young lady. Well done.

Chelsea van Dyk has landed another national title after dominating the U14 girls' 4km here at the , leading the race from the gun to the tape. This is her third national title this year.

05/09/2025

🧩 “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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01/09/2025

We are so very proud of Chelsea van Dyk for her amazing achievements at Cossasa in Eswatini where she won a gold medal in the u16 3000m and a silver in the 1500m. Your love for what you do is evident and it's a pleasure to work with you.
Go for gold with Physio!!

31/08/2025

Congratulations on this amazing South African record! Official 30 way skydiving record. Well done to Brendon Nortier for being a part of this fantastic achievement.
Physio really does help you fly!!!

31/08/2025

✨ Did you know? Physiotherapists are trained to help you move better, recover faster and live stronger. From pain relief to improving balance, physio is here to support every step of your journey. 🌿💪

28/08/2025

👀 “Oel ngati kameie” – Simon Simonsen
(I see you)

Simon Simonsen, presenter of the McKenzie Master Class on the Chronic Pain Syndrome, uses this Na’vi phrase to highlight something essential: truly seeing the patient.

In Chronic Pain Syndrome, this means recognising the person and their lived experience — not just the surface symptoms.
It’s about:
📌 Understanding their journey.
📌 Acknowledging the complex interplay of pain drivers.
📌 Seeing beyond scan results or obvious signs.

The McKenzie Method®️ reminds us to look deeper — to connect, to listen, and to treat the whole person.

📢 Have you attended the Master Class on the Chronic Pain Syndrome?
Contact your local branch to enquire about the availability of the course in your area!

21/08/2025

Well done Connor and your team. We are proud of you. Such a priveledge to work with such talented young athletes.

15/08/2025

🩻 “The tissue is not the issue!” – Grant Watson

It’s a reminder many patients (and clinicians) need to hear:
Your pain and disability are not always explained by what’s seen on imaging.

📌 Findings on scans can be misleading.
📌 Many other drivers of pain and disability can be present beyond the “tissue.”

The McKenzie Method of Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy® helps us focus on what changes symptoms in real time and assess all these drivers — not just what’s visible on an imaging report.

✅ Less fear
✅ More function
✅ Better long-term outcomes

05/08/2025

Congratulations Matthew Mynhardt for receiving his U18A Ekurhuleni North colours for Men's Ringball. We are very proud of your hard work and dedication to your recovery!

02/05/2025

🧠 Clinical Reasoning Wisdom from Grant Watson
"Manual Therapy taught me to use my hands...
The McKenzie Method® taught me to use my head."

This powerful insight highlights what sets a McKenzie Clinician apart.

In a field often driven by technique, the McKenzie Method® emphasizes:
🔍 Thinking before doing
📚 Assessment before intervention
🎯 Reasoning before reacting

Becoming a McKenzie Clinician means learning to make decisions with clarity, consistency, and confidence — grounded in a reliable system.

👇 Ready to think differently about patient care?
📲 Follow us to begin your journey with the McKenzie Method®