Rabia Carrim Physiotherapy

Rabia Carrim Physiotherapy Physiotherapy, is a health care profession focused solely on the remediation of impairments and disa

New Year, New Beginnings and New Opportunities...take what is yours ✨
01/01/2023

New Year, New Beginnings and New Opportunities...take what is yours ✨

We would like to wish all our patients, friends and family an amazing holiday season ahead 🙌🏽
23/12/2022

We would like to wish all our patients, friends and family an amazing holiday season ahead 🙌🏽

We will be having our annual shutdown from the 24 December and re-open 3 January 2023 🤝🏽For any last minute appointments...
19/12/2022

We will be having our annual shutdown from the 24 December and re-open 3 January 2023 🤝🏽

For any last minute appointments contact us today!

📱 079 856 7866⁣

Do you have pain running from your lower into your buttocks ❓⁣⁣You might be suffering from a Sciatic Nerve. ⁣⁣Sciatica r...
14/12/2022

Do you have pain running from your lower into your buttocks ❓⁣
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You might be suffering from a Sciatic Nerve. ⁣
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Sciatica refers to pain that radiates along the path of the sciatic nerve, which branches from your lower back through your hips and buttocks and down each leg. Typically, sciatica affects only one side of your body.⁣
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Symptoms⁣
Pain that radiates from your lower (lumbar) spine to your buttock and down the back of your leg is the hallmark of sciatica. You might feel the discomfort almost anywhere along the nerve pathway, but it's especially likely to follow a path from your low back to your buttock and the back of your thigh and calf.⁣
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The pain can vary widely, from a mild ache to a sharp, burning sensation or excruciating pain. Sometimes it can feel like a jolt or electric shock. It can be worse when you cough or sneeze, and prolonged sitting can aggravate symptoms. Usually only one side of your body is affected.⁣
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Some people also have numbness, tingling or muscle weakness in the affected leg or foot. You might have pain in one part of your leg and numbness in another part.⁣
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Think you have a Sciatic Nerve? contact us for more or an online diagnosis 👍🏽

Early physiotherapy helps people relearn vital abilities ⁣💪⁣From 24 hours after a stroke, physiotherapists begin rehabil...
12/12/2022

Early physiotherapy helps people relearn vital abilities ⁣💪
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From 24 hours after a stroke, physiotherapists begin rehabilitation in short frequent spells, focused on getting out of bed, standing and walking. This repetitive task training helps people regain movement and relearn everyday activities.⁣
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Physiotherapists use assistive equipment to enhance stroke rehabilitation. Treadmill training improves walking speed and endurance. Virtual reality training may be beneficial alongside usual care but should not replace conventional therapy approaches. ⁣
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Physiotherapy teams help stroke survivors incorporate the physical activity recommendations into their daily routine to reduce the risk of another stroke by up to 35%.⁣
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5 Neurological Physiotherapy Facts 🧐1 We assess and treat people with disorders of the central nervous system that affec...
12/12/2022

5 Neurological Physiotherapy Facts 🧐

1 We assess and treat people with disorders of the central nervous system that affect the brain, spinal cord and nerves.

2 Damage to the nervous system from either injury or disease can lead to difficulty in controlling movement.

3 Sensation may also be affected, and problems with speech, vision, swallowing, speaking and bowel and bladder control may also present.

4 Mood, ability to concentrate and memory can also be affected.

5 There are more than 600 neurological diseases such as Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, Muscular Dystrophy, Huntington’s disease and many more.

If you know of someone or think they might be suffering from a neurological condition refer them to Rabia Carrim Physiotherapy immediately to negate the problem at an early stage.

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🟡 Physiotherapists use laser therapy as part of their treatment, in conjunction with other treatment techniques. The aim...
08/12/2022

🟡 Physiotherapists use laser therapy as part of their treatment, in conjunction with other treatment techniques. The aim of your treatment should not only be pain relief, it should look at the root of the problem and how you can improve as a whole. And that is why you shouldn’t expect to get laser treatment in isolation. The laser treatment itself tend to last anywhere between 2 and 10 minutes, depending on the size and depth of the structure being treated. This time will be incorporated into the overall time of your treatment session.

We are qualified to provide low level laser therapy (LLLT). They will be able to adequately determine if laser treatment will benefit you and effectively incorporate into your treatment plan. Mostly, it is used on structures like ligaments, tendons and joints that is made up of much more collagen. But, it can also be applied on all kinds of musculoskeletal injuries to help reduce pain, inflammation and encourage cell reproduction.

Lasers with an output power of less than 0.5 Watts are classified as LLLT (low level laser therapy), whereas lasers with an output power of more than 0.5 Watts are classified as HPLT (high power laser therapy).

🟡HPLT creates heat on the surface of the skin due to their higher power density and these lasers are used in the laser medicine field to cut or destroy tissue (e.g., eye surgery)

🟡LLLT is often referred to as “cold lasers” since they do not create a heating sensation during treatment. This is the type of laser therapy that is used by physiotherapists.

With PE's recent veld fires and crazy weather patterns many people have been complaining about a wheezing chest or a bui...
06/12/2022

With PE's recent veld fires and crazy weather patterns many people have been complaining about a wheezing chest or a build up of phlegm 😷

There are a wide variety of tips and tricks one can use to try and avoid picking up a chest infection.⁣
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Chest Physio encompasses a variety of techniques, that are used to help clear secretions, and improve⁣
pulmonary airflow:⁣
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•Percussions (or clapping)⁣
•Vibrations and Shaking⁣
•Active Cycle of Breathing Technique (ACBT)⁣
•Thoracic Expansion Exercises (TEE)⁣
•Nebulisation⁣
•Deep Breathing Exercises⁣
•Incentive Spirometry⁣
•Postural Drainage⁣
•Oral or nasal suctioning (mostly for infants and babies)⁣
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Remember, Chest Physiotherapy is suitable for all ages!⁣

The difference between Physiotherapy and Biokinetics🟡A Physiotherapist, according to the South African Health Profession...
28/11/2022

The difference between Physiotherapy and Biokinetics

🟡A Physiotherapist, according to the South African Health Professional Board, will assess, treat and manage a wide variety of injuries by means of hands-on, manual techniques. These techniques include soft tissue release, mobilisation, manipulation and dry needling, as well as electrotherapy modalities. Physiotherapists specialise in a variety of medical fields, such as orthopaedics, neurology, respiratory, cardiovascular, obstetrics, sports medicine, paediatrics, geriatrics, intensive care units and general rehabilitation.

🟡A Biokineticist‘s primary function is to improve physical functioning and health care through exercise. According to the very same Board, this professional treats people with a variety of sports injuries using exercise therapy based on scientific evidence. This kind of rehabilitation is applicable for people with chronic disease, sports injuries and diseases of lifestyle. In addition, a biokineticist will promote health & wellness, seek to maintain a patient’s physical abilities, as well as provide a specialised physical activity programme.

Our role in a sports team 😎Sports and Exercise Physiotherapists are involved in the prevention and management of injurie...
22/11/2022

Our role in a sports team 😎

Sports and Exercise Physiotherapists are involved in the prevention and management of injuries resulting from sport and exercise participation at all ages and at all levels of ability. These specialised physiotherapists provide evidence-based advice on safe participation in sport and exercise. Furthermore, they promote an active lifestyle to aid individuals in improving and maintaining their quality of life. Sports and Exercise Physiotherapists also play a huge role in helping athletes of all ages and all levels of ability to enhance their performance.

Dry needling is practiced by physiotherapists as it involves the insertion of a needle into soft tissues with the aim of...
17/11/2022

Dry needling is practiced by physiotherapists as it involves the insertion of a needle into soft tissues with the aim of decreasing myofascial tension and improving musculoskeletal function. ⁣
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So instead of digging our fingers into the sore parts, we can insert a needle to do the same job.⁣
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Dry needling is usually used on muscle inflammation. Most gym goers experience these pain often and ignore it until the pain becomes unbearable. ⁣
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Here are 6 reasons you should incorporate resistant bands training 💪🏽 1️⃣ They help stretch and warm up your muscles bef...
15/11/2022

Here are 6 reasons you should incorporate resistant bands training 💪🏽

1️⃣ They help stretch and warm up your muscles before a tough workout
2️⃣ They test your muscles throughout an entire exercise

3️⃣ They're great for functional fitness training
4️⃣ They keep your form in check

5️⃣ They are incredibly safe to use
6️⃣ They can help modify or progress an exercise

To progress in training it is always good to try new things and challenge your body. Mixing up different training techniques and methods will ensure you get the maxium output from your body.

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5 Durban Road, Korsten
Port Elizabeth
6020

Opening Hours

Monday 08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 08:00 - 17:00
Thursday 08:00 - 17:00
Friday 08:00 - 12:00
14:00 - 17:00

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+27414506211

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