Freese, Clark & Storrar Physiotherapy

18/07/2025

Ankles and Knees Under Pressure

🏉 Ankles and knees take a pounding on the pitch. Prevent sprains and ligament injuries with balance and agility work.
Try this 3-drill combo:
• Wobble board or BOSU ball standing for 2 minutes each leg
• Single-leg hops in a cross pattern (4-way hop)
• Lateral shuttle runs with quick changes in direction
Repeat 2–3 times a week as part of warm-ups or conditioning.

18/07/2025

Shoulders Built for Contact

🏉 Strong shoulders mean safer tackles.
Shoulder injuries are common in rugby, especially during contact. Strengthen and stabilise your shoulders with these key exercises:
• Scapular push-ups (to build shoulder blade control)
• Resistance band external rotations (for rotator cuff strength)
• Overhead carries (for dynamic stability)
Do 2–3 sets of each, twice a week.

18/07/2025

The Importance of Prehab

🏉 Prevent the pain before the game.
Prehab focuses on balance, joint stability and movement control to reduce injury risk in rugby.
💪 Add these to your weekly training:
• Single-leg squats for knee control
• Side planks with leg lifts for core and hip stability
• Resistance band lateral walks to support the knees and hips
Start early in the season and stay consistent.

11/07/2025

11/07/2025

🌟 Keep Kids Moving These Holidays!

📚 School’s out, movement is in!
Physiotherapists recommend keeping children active during the holidays to support healthy growth, motor development and mental wellbeing.

🏃‍♂️ Jump, dance, ride a bike, climb a tree — just keep it fun and safe.
👣 Not sure what’s best for your child’s body and stage of development? A physio can help!

www.saphysio.co.za

11/07/2025

🧠 Too Much Screen Time?

School holidays often mean more time on devices. But slouching over screens can lead to a lack of movement, back pain and fatigue.

💡Physios can:
✅ Recommend stretching routines
✅ Guide kids through movement breaks

Let’s protect little bodies from big problems!

www.saphysio.co.za

11/07/2025

🦶 Prevent Holiday Injuries

More free time means more play, more sport and more chances for slips, strains and sprains.

🎯 Physiotherapists can:
🛡 Help prevent injuries with warm-ups and safe movement techniques
⚕ Assess and treat aches and pains
🏌️‍♂️ Support young athletes with sport-specific advice

Keep school holidays happy and injury-free!

www.saphysio.co.za

27/06/2025

Hi everyone! A reminder that we have our monthly support group tomorrow (delayed this month due to the public holiday). We jump online and chat about all things lymphoedema. Its very informal and welcoming & run by fellow lymphies who get it!

Please join us! We'd LOVE to see you.

📅 When? 28 June
⏰ Time? 10 AM
💻 Where? Online – *https://meet.google.com/vkt-bqcw-cpp*
👥 Who? Lymphies, your family and friends are welcome!

Lindy Kruuse

06/06/2025

🧊❄️ Top 5 Physio Tips for Winter! 🧣🧘‍♂️
As the temperature drops, our bodies often feel the chill too — stiff joints, less movement, and more aches and pains.

👉 Follow along this week as we share 5 physiotherapy tips to help you stay active and healthy this winter!

✅ Day 5: Listen to Your Body
5️⃣ Listen to Your Body

🦴 Cold weather can trigger joint stiffness or worsen chronic pain (especially in arthritis or old injuries).

💡 Don’t ignore discomfort!
🔁 Rest, modify your activity, and check in with your physiotherapist if something feels off.

Physios can:
✔️ Help you adapt your routine
✔️ Offer safe treatment for winter aches
✔️ Keep you moving — pain-free!

Early intervention is key to staying mobile this season.