Susan Ferreira Physiotherapy

Susan Ferreira Physiotherapy Qualified Physiotherapist with a special interest in Sports Physiotherapy, Orthopaedic Physiotherapy and Women's Health Physiotherapy.

A 2025 study from the University of Alberta (Cox et al., Midwifery Journal) explored the pressures women face to “bounce...
09/11/2025

A 2025 study from the University of Alberta (Cox et al., Midwifery Journal) explored the pressures women face to “bounce back” to their pre-pregnancy weight. 😮‍💨

Out of 114 women surveyed:
➡️ 93% felt at least some pressure to lose weight
➡️ 70% were concerned about their postpartum weight
➡️ 43% said returning to pre-pregnancy weight was very important

Pressure came from both internal (motivation, body image) and external (society, media, family) sources.

Researchers emphasised that these expectations can harm mental health and encourage unhealthy behaviours, and called for postpartum messaging that prioritises recovery, health, and support instead of rapid weight loss. 👏🏻🌿

✅✅ New evidence shows that high-intensity resistance training is well tolerated during pregnancy - for both mother and b...
08/10/2025

✅✅ New evidence shows that high-intensity resistance training is well tolerated during pregnancy - for both mother and baby.

Maternal heart rate and blood flow stay within safe limits, fetal responses remain stable, and no adverse outcomes were observed. 🌿👏🏽

A win for evidence-based movement, and a reminder that strong, safe training supports healthy pregnancies. 🪻

Study: Moolyk et al., 2025. Maternal and fetal responses to acute high-intensity resistance exercise during pregnancy (BJSM)

🗞️ The Latest on Postpartum Health, Backed by ScienceThe 2025 Canadian Guideline brings fresh, evidence-based advice for...
23/09/2025

🗞️ The Latest on Postpartum Health, Backed by Science

The 2025 Canadian Guideline brings fresh, evidence-based advice for the first year after birth:
✔️ Start small: light walks, breathing & pelvic floor work matter.
✔️ 120 min/week of movement = big wins for mood, energy & health.
✔️ Daily pelvic floor training reduces leaks & supports recovery.
✔️ Prioritise sleep, cut back on screens.
✔️ Safe return to running/resistance after healing (aim for within 12 weeks).

👉 The message? Every step, stretch & rest counts.

This isn’t about bouncing back, it’s about moving forward, at your pace. 🫶🏽🌿

🪻 Save this for later & share with a new mom who needs the reminder.

Something new is quietly taking shape. 🌿From mid-October, I’ll be opening limited online consultation spots focused on w...
17/09/2025

Something new is quietly taking shape. 🌿

From mid-October, I’ll be opening limited online consultation spots focused on women’s health physiotherapy - for those navigating pelvic health, postpartum recovery, or simply seeking support and direction. 🫶🏽🍑

Many women have shared their stories, and the need for more flexible, accessible support is clear. These sessions aren’t a replacement for hands-on care, but they can be a supportive first step when you need it. ✅

I’m still finalising the structure behind the scenes, so consider this an early heads-up for those who’ve been asking. 🩷

📩 DM me if you’d like to join the waitlist, or if you have a specific question
📅 Booking details coming soon

🌍👐🏾 World Physiotherapy Day 2025Today we celebrate a profession that brings together evidence, care, and movement, helpi...
08/09/2025

🌍👐🏾 World Physiotherapy Day 2025

Today we celebrate a profession that brings together evidence, care, and movement, helping people live fuller, stronger, and more independent lives. 🏆💚

This year’s theme, healthy ageing, highlights preventing falls and frailty. 💪🏽 The same principles of strength, balance, and resilience guide recovery across every season of movement: from postpartum return to running, to athletes returning to play, to active ageing. ✔️👏🏻

Grateful for the wisdom of this work, where we grow alongside our patients and colleagues. 👐🏾

My first webinar, live from the Kruger! 💻🦁No signal, limited Wi-Fi, and plenty of laughs, but worth every moment to shar...
02/09/2025

My first webinar, live from the Kruger! 💻🦁

No signal, limited Wi-Fi, and plenty of laughs, but worth every moment to share on postpartum return to running, a topic I care deeply about. 🏃🏼‍♀️🫶🏽

Thank you Prof. Brandt .inc for the opportunity to be part of this meaningful conversation.

And to my support crew, , my mom and dad, thank you for the teamwork, patience, and jokes that made it so much fun. 👏🏻🐆

august memo’s 🎂
27/08/2025

august memo’s 🎂

This Women’s Month 🪻 we’re honouring the moments women make time to care for their health.Your pelvic health matters, at...
13/08/2025

This Women’s Month 🪻 we’re honouring the moments women make time to care for their health.
Your pelvic health matters, at every age, in every season. 🤰👵🏼 🏃🏼‍♀️

Which one (2-10) speaks to your season right now? x

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