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Kirsten Venning Physiotherapy

Empower Wellness from Within | specialising in pelvic floor health and General holistic physiotherapy

29/09/2025

🌍 World Environmental Health Day
🗓 26 September

One of the gifts of living in the Midlands — and in South Africa — is the abundance of wide-open spaces. Rolling hills, fresh air, bird calls, and the stillness of nature are always close by.

Being outside isn’t just a “nice-to-have” — it’s medicine:
✨ Reduces stress + anxiety
✨ Boosts mood + mental clarity
✨ Encourages natural movement + play
✨ Supports overall physical health

But with this privilege comes responsibility. 💚
When we care for our outdoor spaces — from walking trails to riversides — we protect our ability (and future generations’) to enjoy the healing power of nature.

So today, step outside. Breathe deeply. Notice the small things. And remember: your wellbeing and nature’s wellbeing are deeply connected. 🌍

25/09/2025

Postpartum Exercise: When and How to Start ✨🤰

Returning to exercise after childbirth is an exciting step — but it’s essential to take it slow and listen to your body. Here's a guide to help you safely return to movement from week 0 to 12, and beyond!

Key Reminders:
👉Always listen to your body — if something doesn’t feel right, slow down.
👉Be patient with yourself! The journey is just as important as the destination.
👉Work with a physiotherapist to ensure a safe and effective return to exercise.

🌸 Although these timelines exist, they are different for everyone and you should consult with a physio before starting.
(Things can differ for a ceserean birth and a vaginal delivery).

22/09/2025

Think of your core as a canister:

🎈 Top = diaphragm (breathing muscle)
💛 Bottom = pelvic floor
🤍 Front & sides = abdominals
🌲 Back = spinal muscles

All parts need to work together to keep pressure balanced and your body supported.

👉 Diastasis Recti = a weakness or separation down the front wall of this canister (the abdominal muscles).
This can lead to:
⚠️ Less support for your spine + organs
⚠️ A “doming” or bulging tummy
⚠️ Back or pelvic discomfort

✨ The good news?
With the right breathing, posture, and strengthening strategies, physiotherapy can help restore balance to your canister, reconnecting your core from the inside out.

Strong isn’t just about abs — it’s about your whole system working in harmony. 🌿

18/09/2025

Let’s clear up the confusion 👇

🟡 Abdominal Separation is a normal, natural part of pregnancy.
As your baby grows, your abdominal muscles (specifically the re**us abdominis) gently shift apart along the midline to make space. This is expected in most pregnancies — and in many cases, it naturally improves postpartum.

🔴 Diastasis Recti, on the other hand, is when that separation persists beyond the early postpartum period, and the connective tissue between the muscles remains stretched and weakened.

🧐 So how do you know if you have Diastasis Recti postpartum?

✅ You might notice:
- A visible bulge or doming down the midline when you sit up.
- A soft gap between your abdominals that doesn’t seem to be closing.
- Back pain, poor posture, or pelvic floor issues.
- A feeling of weakness or “disconnect” in your core.

At Kirsten Venning Physiotherapy, we gently assess your core and guide you through safe, effective movements to reconnect, rebuild, and restore function — without fear.

💬 DM us if you’re unsure whether what you’re feeling is “normal” or something that needs attention. You're not alone in this journey.

15/09/2025

Did you know 1 in 3 recreational netballers/Hockey players experience urinary incontinence?

For those who have given birth, the number rises to 1 in 2! 🤯 Yet, only 8% seek help.

This issue isn't just for new moms—it affects elite & recreational athletes across sports like gymnastics, running, trampolining, and netball and hockey.

💡 The good news? Pelvic floor training reduces incontinence & improves performance!

Common Contributing Factors: (Tight Pelvic Floor)
🏃‍♀️ High-impact movements (jumping, running, quick turns)
🦵 Hypermobility & muscle imbalances
🩸 Hormonal changes
🍎 Eating disorders & constipation
👩‍⚕️ Family history & past UTIs

How We Can Help
We take a whole-body approach to help you stay dry & perform your best and assess:
✅ Posture & alignment
✅ Strength & flexibility
✅ Motor control & impact management
✅ Sport-specific movements

11/09/2025

🧡 Physiotherapy Week | 8–14 September

Healthy Aging: Preventing Falls & Frailty

Aging well doesn’t start at 70 — it starts today.
From your 40s onward, every step, stretch, and squat is an investment in your future strength, balance, and independence.

✨ Physiotherapy helps you age strong by:
✅ Building bone + muscle strength
✅ Improving balance + coordination
✅ Supporting joint health + mobility
✅ Guiding safe, sustainable exercise

It’s never too early — or too late — to start. Whether you’re in your 40s laying the foundation, in your 50s–60s maintaining strength, or in your 70s staying independent, physiotherapy empowers you to move with confidence at every age.

Strong today. Independent tomorrow. 🌿

08/09/2025

💛 World Physiotherapy Day | 8 September 💛

“Movement is medicine. And physiotherapy is your prescription.”

Physiotherapy is so much more than recovery after injury.

It’s about reconnection — to your body, to your breath, to your strength.
It’s about prevention, confidence, and feeling safe in your body again.

As a pelvic health physiotherapist, I’m constantly in awe of what women’s bodies go through — general adulthood, pregnancy, birth, perimenopause, postmenopause… And I’m even more in awe of how we can support those bodies to move better, feel better, and age well.

✨ On this World Physiotherapy Day, let’s celebrate:
✅ The power of movement
✅ The science behind good rehab
✅ The joy of feeling strong again
✅ And the reminder that pain, leakage, and prolapse aren’t things you just have to “live with”

Physiotherapy changes lives — and I feel so lucky to be part of that journey with so many of you. 💪🧠

07/09/2025

Telescope image of the Eclipsed Full Spring Blood Moon from The City of Cape Town, Western Cape
Jacques Marais

04/09/2025

🌸 Spring Into Movement 🌸

Spring isn’t just about blossoms and brighter mornings — it’s the perfect season to refresh your body with simple, joyful movement.

Here are a few doable ways to get moving this week:
🌳 30-minute walk — notice the blossoms, colours, and new growth around you.
🌱 Garden lunges — strengthen your legs while checking on your plants.
✨ Clean your windows — engage your arms and core while letting the sunshine in.

Movement doesn’t have to be heavy or hard — it just needs to be intentional. 🌼

Let your daily activities double as self-care, building strength, mobility, and energy while you enjoy the season.

💛 This spring, choose movement that feels light, fresh, and purposeful.

01/09/2025

🌸 Spring is here… and so is your reminder:
The greatest wealth is health.

As the days grow warmer and lighter, let this be your gentle invitation to reconnect with your body.

☀️ Stretch more.
🌿 Breathe deeper.
🌼 Move with joy.
💧 Hydrate your tissues — and your soul.

Your health is your foundation — physically, emotionally, hormonally. At Kirsten Venning Physio, we honour the whole person, supporting you through all seasons of life.

This spring, let’s choose rest without guilt, movement without fear, and self-care without apology. 🌷

28/08/2025

What if your body isn’t broken—but your brain thinks it is?

🧠 With chronic pain, your brain can misread “normal” signals as danger.
Whether it's stress, perfectionism, fear, or past trauma—
⚠️ your brain might be stuck in ALERT MODE.

💥 Result? Pain. Fatigue. Tightness. Discomfort.
Even when there's no actual injury.

✨ Here’s the hope: You can rewire the alarm system.
Physiotherapy can help guide your nervous system back to safety—
and give your body real relief.

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25/08/2025

Does this sound like you?

🔸 “I’ve stopped doing things I love… I’m scared it’ll make the pain worse.”
🔸 “Just thinking about certain movements makes my body tense.”
🔸 “I feel like my body is more fragile than others’.”

Constantly avoiding movement out of fear can actually make things worse. The truth? Gentle, guided movement might be just what your body and brain need.

✨ Here’s where physio and brain science meet:
Techniques like Graded Motor Imagery help your brain relearn that movement is safe — building confidence, mobility, and joy again.

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Nottingham Road
Nottingham Road
3280

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Monday	09:00 - 16:00
Tuesday	09:00 - 16:00
Wednesday	09:00 - 16:00
Thursday	09:00 - 16:00
Friday	09:00 - 16:00

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