by FleetPhysio | Mar 11, 2025 | Uncategorized
Endometriosis Awareness Month: Understanding, Diagnosing & Managing Endometriosis March marks Endometriosis Awareness Month, a time dedicated to shedding light on a condition that affects 1 in 10 women yet remains widely misunderstood and underdiagnosed. Many...
by hmdg | Feb 25, 2025 | Uncategorized
What Kind of Mom Are You? (And Why That Changes Over Time) The other day, my son mentioned that his girlfriend’s mom was a “proper mother.” I knew exactly what he meant—the kind of mom who seems to have it all together: the cookie-baking, always-nurturing, big-bosomed...
by hmdg | Nov 24, 2020 | Uncategorized
Headaches WITH PHYSIOTHERAPIST ELRINA PRETORIUS One of the most common reasons my clients come to see me is for the relief of their headaches and / or migraines. We all suffer headaches occasionally and mostly we soldier on with the help of some painkillers. However...
by hmdg | Nov 24, 2020 | Uncategorized
Strength – Why Do You Need It? WITH PHYSIOTHERAPIST ELRINA PRETORIUS The word “Strength” conjures up images of bulky forearms and rippling muscles – something most women don’t want so they avoid any form of weight lifting and bodyweight exercise. However, we all need...
by hmdg | Nov 24, 2020 | Uncategorized
Shoulder Pain Snapshot WITH PHYSIOTHERAPIST SAM SOUTAKBAR Hello! My name is Sam Soutakbar and following Elrina’s introduction in the last edition I am delighted to have this opportunity to introduce myself personally to you. I see patients with many diverse conditions...
by hmdg | Nov 24, 2020 | Uncategorized
There are several pelvic floor disorders but in my article this month I would like to specifically share some information about Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP). This is a diagnosis which can cause a lot of fear so I spend a lot of time reassuring my patients who...