Dirkie Coomans Fisioterapeut/ Physiotherapist

20/06/2025

24/04/2025

16/01/2025

With schools back and sports season back into full swing, we know your children are doing their utmost on the athletic fields!

SPORTS INJURIES are common after periods of inactivity (better known as summer holidays) and early management is essential in preventing chronic niggles from setting in. Management not only involves alleviating the presenting pain but also in strengthening and conditioning to prevent further complaints.

Come chat to one of our 4 physio's who have a special interest in sports related injuries, especially those obtained at a school level.

📞 0135907345 or 072 1334703
📧 physio@elanhealth.co.za
🌍 www.elanhealth.co.za

24/05/2024

Meet our Team 💕

👋🏼 Hi, I am Chantel and I'm a workaholic 👐🏻

I love my job as I meet new people every day. My favourite area of work is Kiddies, Women's health and Headache management 🌸

When not working, you will probably find me doing Ballet, Pilates or Hiking. I also have a passion for 🍫 chocolate, 🍃nature, and 🐈‍⬛ cats.

21/05/2024

Urinary Incontinence >> Is the loss of bladder control

This is a common problem for some adults, more often as people get older. It’s also common after pregnancy 🤰

In most cases it can be treated with simple lifestyle and dietary changes. Or with medical care if needed 🩺

Chantel is your go-to person here at Elan HealthStyle if you are struggling with Urinary Incontinence!

Contact us today to book your appointment
📞 013 590 7345 | 📧 hello@elanhealth.co.za

16/04/2024

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) causes infections of the lungs and respiratory tract 🫁 It’s so common that most children have been infected with the virus by age 2.

In adults and older, healthy children, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) symptoms are mild and typically mimic the common cold 🤧 Self-care measures are usually all that’s needed to relieve any discomfort 🌿

But...

RSV virus can cause serious illness in infants and children up to 2 years old that leads to hospitalisation!

Physiotherapy can assist in keeping airway clean by nasal suctioning and chest physio to improve airflow! 💕

20/03/2024

28/02/2024

Discover the connection between midline activities and improved attention span in the classroom. https://ilslearningcorner.com/2015-11-why-crossing-the-midline-activities-helped-this-child-listen-to-his-teacher/

28/02/2024

from our PHYSIO:

Always remember that strengthening the rotator cuff muscles is vitally important to reduce your chance of injuries when working out or participating in sports.

How can we help? We can help manage the symptoms of chronic rotator cuff tears, as well as improve how your shoulder functions. For large rotator cuff tears that can't be fully repaired, our Physiotherapist can teach you special strategies to improve shoulder movement.

Get in touch with our Physio Team: 013 590 7345 | physio@elanhealth.co.za

19/02/2024

𝗣𝗛𝗬𝗦𝗜𝗢 𝗙𝗔𝗤: Can Physiotherapy help with shoulder injuries?

𝗔𝗡𝗦𝗪𝗘𝗥: Shoulder injuries are typically due to poor strengthening of the rotator cuff muscles, which as a result irritate the shoulder tissues such as the tendon and the bursa.

𝗣𝗛𝗬𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗔𝗣𝗬 can treat both chronic and acute injuries by reducing the discomfort and helping you resume your daily activities. The treatment involves gently moving and mobilizing your shoulder joint and surrounding muscles to improve motion, flexibility, and strength.

For more info on how our lovely team of Physios can help, get in touch with us: 013 590 7345 | physio@elanhealth.co.za