O’brey Claassen Physiotherapy

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Helping you move better, live pain-free, and return to the activities you love. 💪
Personalised physiotherapy for sports injuries, rehab, everyday pain, and respiratory care.

20/04/2026

💥 Myth Busting Monday 💥

Think your scan tells the whole story? 🤔

❌ Myth!
Research shows that many people have ‘abnormal’ scans with no pain at all — and others have pain with minimal findings.

Pain is complex and goes beyond what imaging can show.

✨ Treat the person, not just the scan.

16/04/2026

Kinesiology tape isn’t just colourful strips —
it’s a powerful tool used across many sports to support movement and recovery 🏃‍♂️⚽️

✨ So how does it help?

✔ Supports muscles and joints without limiting movement
✔ Helps reduce pain and inflammation
✔ Improves body awareness (proprioception)
✔ Assists with recovery during and after activity

🏅 Used across different sports:

⚽️ Soccer / Rugby:
Support for knees, ankles, and hamstrings

🏃‍♀️ Running:
Helps with shin splints, calf strain, and ITB support

🏐 Netball / Tennis:
Shoulder and knee support for repetitive movements

🏋️ Gym / CrossFit:
Muscle support during heavy lifting

👶 Paeds / Younger athletes:
Gentle support for posture, alignment, and movement patterns

💡 It’s not a “quick fix” — but when used correctly, it can be a great addition to your rehab and performance plan.

Always ensure taping is done or guided by a qualified professional.

✨ Move better. Recover smarter.

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13/04/2026

💥 MYTH BUSTING MONDAY 💥
Colds & Flu Edition 🤧

❌ MYTH: “Antibiotics will help me get better faster.”
✅ FACT: Colds and flu are caused by viruses, not bacteria—so antibiotics won’t help. Rest, fluids, and supportive care are key!

❌ MYTH: “If I exercise, I’ll make my cold worse.”
✅ FACT: Light movement (like a short walk or gentle stretching) can actually help you feel better—but listen to your body. If symptoms are severe (fever, chest tightness), rather rest.

❌ MYTH: “Chest physio is only for very sick patients.”
✅ FACT: Physiotherapy can help loosen mucus, improve breathing, and support recovery—even in milder respiratory conditions.

❌ MYTH: “You must just ‘wait it out’.”
✅ FACT: There are ways to actively support your recovery—breathing exercises, posture, hydration, and guided physio techniques can all help.

💡 PHYSIO TIP:
Try deep breathing:
Inhale slowly through your nose, expand your ribs, hold 2–3 seconds, then exhale fully. Repeat 5–10 times to help clear your lungs.

👩‍⚕️ Keep your body moving, your lungs clear, and your recovery on track!
📩 Message me if you need help with chest physio or recovery support.

03/04/2026

🌱Hope Lives 🌱

Easter is a reminder that even after the darkest days, there is hope, renewal, and new life.

Grateful for grace, love, and new beginnings. ✝️🌿

23/03/2026

💥 Myth Busting Monday 💥

❌ Myth: “Once I feel no pain, I can stop my physio exercises.”

✅ Busted:
No pain doesn’t mean you’re fully healed — it just means you’re halfway there.

Stopping your exercises too soon can undo your progress and increase your risk of re-injury.

🔍 Why you should KEEP going:

👉 Prevent re-injury
Your muscles and tissues need time to rebuild strength — pain disappears before healing is complete.

👉 Restore full function
No pain ≠ full strength, balance, or mobility.

👉 Fix the real problem
Physio treats the cause, not just the pain.

👉 Stay pain-free long-term
Your exercises help stop the problem from coming back.

⚠️ Stopping too early can lead to:

That frustrating cycle of:
➡️ Feel better
➡️ Stop exercises
➡️ Pain comes back

✔️ What should you do instead?

💬 Check in with your physio before stopping
💊 Think of it like antibiotics — finish the course!
🔄 Move to maintenance to stay strong and injury-free

19/03/2026

😂✨ Throwback Thursday: BEFORE vs AFTER Interhigh ✨😂

Before Inter-High Athletics Championships:
💚 Full of energy
💚 Smiles for days
💚 Ready to go!

After Interhigh:
😅 A little tired
😅 Slightly sun-kissed
😅 But SO fulfilled

We had the best time working alongside Dr Magda Verster Pediatrics to support the amazing Die Hoërskool Wonderboom athletes.

From start to finish, the energy, teamwork and spirit were unforgettable — and we loved being part of every moment!

Safe to say… we’d do it all again in a heartbeat 💚

16/03/2026

📱 Posture & Your Phone – Myth vs Fact

❌ Myth: Looking down at your phone isn’t a problem.

✅ Fact: The more your head tilts forward, the more strain is placed on your neck and shoulders.

Small posture changes can make a big difference to neck pain and headaches.

✔ Try lifting your phone closer to eye level
✔ Take regular posture breaks
✔ Stretch your neck and shoulders

Your body was made to move 💪

09/03/2026

💥 Myth Busting Monday 💥

❌ Myth: “You need a doctor’s referral before seeing a physiotherapist.”

✅ Busted:
You can come directly to a physiotherapist — no referral needed!

Physios are trained to assess and treat a wide range of conditions, from sports injuries and back pain to post-surgery recovery.

And it doesn’t stop there…
Physios also play a big role in respiratory care 🫁 — helping patients clear their lungs, improve breathing, and recover from illness, especially in hospital settings and paediatric care.

✨ Physiotherapy: more than just muscles and joints. ✨

02/03/2026

💥 Myth Busting Monday 💥

Let’s clear a few things up…

❌ Myth #1: “Physio is only for injuries”

✅ Busted:
Nope! Physio isn’t just for when something breaks.
We help with prevention, strength, posture, recovery AND performance.

👉 You don’t have to be injured to get better.

❌ Myth #2: “Pain = rest completely”

✅ Busted:
Total bed rest isn’t the hero you think it is.
Smart movement actually speeds up healing.

👉 Motion is lotion. Movement is medicine.

❌ Myth #3: “Physios just do massages”

✅ Busted:
If only it were that easy 😄
We assess, rehab, strengthen, educate, tape, mobilise AND treat the root cause.

👉 Less spa day, more science + strategy.

❌ Bonus Myth #4: “Physios only work in sports clinics”

✅ Busted:
We’re everywhere — even in hospitals!
Physios help little ones in paeds wards with breathing treatment, recovery after surgery, mobility, and getting back to play.

👉 From tiny humans to athletes — we’ve got you.

Got a physio myth? Drop it below in the comments👇

24/02/2026

🔥🏃‍♀️ GOOD LUCK, ATHLETES! 🏃‍♂️🔥

Interhigh is tomorrow and we are SO excited to see you all in action Die Hoërskool Wonderboom!!

Remember — fuel your body, drink your water, warm up well and trust your training. You’ve already done the hard work… now go out there and shine ✨

Run fast. Jump far. Throw strong.
Most of all — enjoy every second!

We’ll be cheering you on all the way! 💚

Address

380 Fred Nicholson
Pretoria
0084

Opening Hours

Monday 08:00 - 16:00
Tuesday 08:00 - 16:00
Wednesday 08:00 - 16:00
Thursday 08:00 - 16:00
Friday 08:00 - 13:00

Telephone

+27692323481

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