Handré Hay Physiotherapy

04/12/2023

02/12/2023

Room up for rent in Hazelwood, PTA East.

High LSM area, ideal for physiotherapist, Bio etc.
Available from January.

Contact Handré Hay on 083 262 1153.

21/08/2023

🏋️‍♀️ Embrace the Journey of Ageing with Strength Training! 🌟

They say age is just a number, and here's the secret to owning that number gracefully: Strength Training! 🙌 Whether you're in your 40s, 50s, 60s, or beyond, incorporating strength training into your routine is a game-changer for ageing well.

🔥 Muscle Power: As we age, muscle mass tends to decrease, leading to a slower metabolism and increased frailty. But fear not! Strength training helps preserve and even build muscle mass, keeping you strong, energetic, and capable of taking on life's adventures.

💪 Bone Health: Did you know that strength training can boost bone density? Strong bones are the foundation for an active and independent life as you age. Weight-bearing exercises stimulate bone growth, reducing the risk of fractures and osteoporosis.

🧠 Mind-Body Connection: It's not just about physical gains. Strength training also enhances your cognitive function. The focus and determination required in your workouts translate into improved mental resilience and sharper cognitive skills.

🎯 Balance and Stability: Preventing falls becomes crucial as we get older. Strength training improves your balance and coordination, reducing the risk of accidents and helping you maintain your freedom and confidence.

💓 Heart Health: Your heart is a muscle too, and it loves a good workout! Strength training can help lower blood pressure, reduce bad cholesterol levels, and enhance overall cardiovascular health.

🌈 Quality of Life: Ageing well isn't just about living longer; it's about living vibrantly. Strength training boosts your confidence, enhances your mood, and helps you maintain an active lifestyle, ensuring you make the most of every chapter.

We offer tailored strength training programs that suit your needs and goals.

Disclaimer: Consult your doctor before beginning any new exercise regimen, especially if you have pre-existing health conditions.

04/07/2023

Our approach is quite simple:

1. Proper evaluation to get an accurate diagnosis.

2. Hands-on treatment approach to restore normal function and movement.

3. Education of patients to empower each individual to make informed choices about their health and body.

4. Long-term rehabilitative mindset to solve pain and injuries for good.

Getting rid of injuries and pain doesn't have to be complicated.

19/06/2023

Introducing our Run Strong Programme.

Probably the most effective way (apart from running) to improve your running and reduce your risk of getting injured.

8 Weeks of running specific strengthening to get you ready for the end of year marathon and ultra season.

Starting 1 August 2023, 2 months, 2 sessions per week.

Get in touch for more info.

30/05/2023

Some Comrades Taper Tips for all the novices out there.

We will see you next to the road!

02/05/2023

The spine is such a wonderful structure. Made to move, bend and carry weight.

Unfortunately, there exists so many incorrect beliefs about the spine out there that have created fear of movement, persistent pain and impairment in many people.

If you are struggling with persistent back pain that has impacted your quality of life and created a fear of movement, we would love to help you get moving, bending and loading again.

Our 8 week "Back Strong" program aims to:

- debunk myths and incorrect beliefs about your back by education,

- restore normal healthy movement,

- strengthen your back to prevent persistent and recurring back pain in future.

If you are struggling with persistent back pain - get in touch and find out how we can help you.

11/04/2023

After an intense March organizing the , we are now back at the practice full time.

Ready and excited to treat, manage and rehabilitate your aches and pains.

It's quite simple:

- we follow a no BS, evidence based approach with all our patients,

- we spend time with our patients, to ensure you understand your injury/pain and the way forward,

- we don't offer rubbish "quick fixes", we take a hands-on and long-term rehabilitative approach that will solve your injuries and pain in the long-term.

29/07/2022

CRITICAL MOMENTS

Yesterday I had a chilling reminder of how precious this thing called life is, and I want to share my thoughts to you as a patient, but also to every person out there that practices outside their scope and realm of expertise. If you are offended by this post as a practitioner then I have achieved my goal today and I invite you to contact me and discuss the details in person.

Yesterday a perfectly healthy, young woman walked into my consultation room complaining of calf pain....

I want to stop there and highlight 2 very important things to patients and "practitioners" out there:

1. If you have PAIN associated with a possible injury or pathology you need to see an appropriate professional healthcare practitioner that can evaluate and diagnose you. That includes a medical doctor or a qualified physiotherapist. When it comes to musculoskeletal injuries where pain is still present you need to consult someone trained and educated to deal with injury, pain and pathology.

The following practitioners are not trained to evaluate with the aim of diagnosis, and are not scoped to work in the presence of pain; sport scientists, biokineticists and all other unregulated "sports or massage therapists".

2. To practitioners out there - stop, listen and evaluate your patients properly. If you neglect your subjective examination you are playing with fire, and you will end up missing vital information.

Back to our patient - subtle hints revealed that this healthy individual sitting in front of me was a high risk for a deep venous thrombosis and even had very subtle signs of a pulmonary embolism.

Needless to say an immediate referral to the emergency room confirmed the presence of a DVT and some clots already in the lungs.

These are critical moments that you can end up missing if you as a practitioner get lazy and complacent.

So my advice today is two-fold:

1. To practitioners out there - stop this money making mentality where you only spend 15 minutes with a patient.

2. Stop playing with fire outside your scope of practice.

13/07/2022

Somewhere between Inchanga and Botha's hill on a Comrades training run...

This weekend will see most runners take on their last long training run for Comrades.

To get the most out of your run, don't forget the following:

- Don't forget the principles of training specificity. Do your run on a hilly course, simulating the Comrades course.

- Test all your gear, nutrition products and fueling strategies this weekend. You want to make sure that everything works for you this weekend under long run conditions.

- No need to go and run 80kms this weekend. We feel that anything between 50 and 60 kms should be enough.

- Make sure you have a proper recovery plan in place afterwards.

- Have fun!

If you need any help with niggles and injuries or just need some proper advice on load management and taper strategies for the coming weeks, feel free to reach out to us!

We have been in your shoes!

29/06/2022

Meet your (one) man team...

I am Handré Hay, entrepreneur, physiotherapist and adventurer.

I have a big passion for the physiotherapy profession and I believe that it is an incredible privilege to work with people and their health.

I take this privilege seriously by practicing evidence based physiotherapy, treating patients as wholistic human beings that are body, soul and spirit.

The foundation of my practice are based on these uncompromisable principles:

- 60 Minute appointments
- Accurate evaluations and diagnosis (we don't waste patient's time and money without a proper medical diagnosis)
- Evidence based clinical practice
- Education of our patients that you can understand your injury, pain or restriction.
- Empowering of our patients. We don't follow passive approaches, we empower you with the needed tools to get back to an unrestricted life and valued activities.

With 7 years of experience as a physiotherapist, I have worked with people from all walks of life. From Olympic level athletes, social athletes and people struggling with persistent pain.

I am looking forward to partnering with you and helping you to a pain and injury free, unrestricted life.

Consultations can be booked vis 083 262 1153 or info@hhphysios.co.za

Convenient consultation hours for July:

Weekdays 17:00 to 19:00
Saturdays 09:00 to 13:00

25/06/2022

Because you are so much more than what the eye can see, we do not compromise on time with our patients.

When it comes to your health and well-being there's so much more involved than what is visible on the surface. You are not only a physical being with skin, muscle, tendon and bone. Your emotions, beliefs, lifestyle and even upbringing can influence your health when it is affected by injury or pain.

We believe that it is impossible for healthcare practitioners to evaluate and address all relevant components in 15-30 minute appointments.

Therefore, our gold standard for appointments are 60 minutes. No compromise.

22/06/2022

Even though we have passion for helping people from all walks of life with different injuries and conditions, we do have a special interest in certain areas.

Career experience over several years have made us experts in the treatment of the following conditions and in the management of the following patients:

- Exercise and sports related injuries

- Orthopedic rehabilitation after surgery

- Conservative rehabilitation of musculoskeletal injuries and conditions

- Patients with chronic / persistent pain

- Endurance sport related injuries in ultra runners and cyclists

Want to find out more about our services and if we will be able to help you?

Please feel free to reach out to us in any way.

21/06/2022

We are super excited to share some great news!

Handré Hay Physiotherapy is back.

After a short hiatus from practice, we are back with even more passion and conviction to serve our patients.

Where?

68 Pinaster Avenue, Hazelwood, Pretoria

When:

For the month of July we have limited consultation times.

Weekdays 17:00 to 19:00
Saturdays 09:00 to 13:00

For appointments please use the following:

083 262 1153 or
info@hhphysios.co.za

20/06/2022

We have some exciting news to share...

As from the month of July we will be back in practice. Ready and very excited to provide, world-class, excellent and science based physiotherapy services to all our valued patients.

For July, we will only be open for limited appointment times:

Weekdays: between 17:00 and 19:00
Saturdays: 09:00 to 13:00

For all appointments please use the following details:

WhatsApp or Phone calls: 083 262 1153
Email: info@hhphysios.co.za

22/07/2021