Ronelle Isaacs Physiotherapists

09/12/2025

Meet the Team | Sitali Nyambe

Meet Sitali Nyambe, one of our dedicated physiotherapists at Karin Stofberg Physiotherapy.

“I’m passionate about helping people move with confidence and live without pain. Physiotherapy allows me to make a real difference in someone’s daily life and that’s what I love most.
Wishing everyone a healthy and joyful festive season.”

Our team is committed to providing gentle, effective and personalised care to support your movement, comfort and wellbeing this holiday season and beyond.

Karin Stofberg Physiotherapy
📍 19 Heliodoor Street, Helio View, 1st Floor, Unit 3, Windhoek
📞 061 224 696

09/12/2025

In honour of Human Rights Day, our practice will be closed on Wednesday, 10 December 2025.

Human Rights Day is a reminder of the dignity, equality and respect that every person deserves.
As a healthcare team we value the wellbeing and rights of each individual who walks through our doors.

We will reopen on the next business day and look forward to welcoming you back.
Thank you for your understanding and for being part of the Karin Stofberg Physiotherapy community.

For any enquiries or to book your next appointment:
📞 061 224 696
📧 ksfisio@afol.com.na
📍 19 Heliodoor Street, Eros Windhoek

09/12/2025

The Desert Dash is here and hundreds of riders are taking on one of Namibia’s toughest and most iconic challenges.
Long hours on the bike dry heat and endless climbs take real strength both physically and mentally.

To everyone riding this year:

✨ We wish you a safe strong and successful Dash
✨ Pace yourself stay hydrated and listen to your body
✨ Remember recovery and mobility are just as important as power

Whether this is your first Dash or your tenth you are part of something incredible.

Good luck to all the riders — ride strong ride safe and enjoy the journey.

From all of us at
Karin Stofberg Physiotherapy
📍 19 Heliodoor Street Helio View 1st Floor Unit 3 Windhoek
📞 061 224 696

And remember… we’ve got your back. 💪🎄

09/12/2025

09/12/2025

🎄 CHRISTMAS STRETCH SERIES

The festive season is here and with all the travelling shopping decorating and long days on the go your neck and shoulders can start to feel a little tight.

To help you move comfortably this December try our 20-second Christmas Stretch Series:

✨ Shoulder rotations – great for easing tension after driving or wrapping gifts
✨ Side shoulder stretch – releases tightness from lifting and carrying
✨ Cross shoulder stretch – perfect for reducing upper-back strain
✨ Tricep stretch – ideal for overhead activities
✨ Overhead shoulder stretch – lengthens stiff muscles
✨ Up and down neck stretch – relieves tension from long hours at your desk or on the road

Gentle daily movements can make a big difference in how you feel throughout the festive season.

If you need a little extra support or want a personalised treatment plan our team at Karin Stofberg Physiotherapy is here to help you move well stay pain-free and enjoy the holidays comfortably. 🤍

📍 19 Heliodoor Street Helio View 1st Floor Unit 3 Windhoek
📞 061 224 696

09/12/2025

It’s officially Christmas Season and even Santa is starting to feel the strain… 🎄
All the lifting, bending, rushing and getting ready for the festivities can take a toll on your back and joints.

If your body feels more “Santa carrying gifts” than “festive and relaxed” this December remember:

✨ Taking care of yourself now means a more comfortable holiday season.
✨ A gentle check-in with your physio can help reduce tension improve movement and prevent painful flare-ups.

And if things get a little too busy…
you (or Santa!) can always come visit us at Karin Stofberg Physiotherapy.

Move well feel well and enjoy the season comfortably. 🤍

Karin Stofberg Physiotherapy
📍 19 Heliodoor Street Helio View 1st Floor Unit 3 Windhoek
📞 061 224 696

Our team is here to support you throughout the festive season.

09/12/2025

Muscle is not just a mechanically contractile tissue; it is a significant determinant of human trajectory.
Your muscles are not decoration, they’re engines.
If you ignore them, they’ll betray you.

03/12/2025

Congratulations to our Foundation Manager, Carol Musarurwa on receiving her 20-year Long Service Award! 🌟

Thank you for your dedication, compassion, and the incredible impact you have made at Nampharm Pty Ltd and Nampharm Foundation. Your commitment continues to change lives. We are truly grateful to have you as part of our team.🤗

03/12/2025

Today we stand with persons of all abilities.

Disability does not begin at diagnosis—it often begins silently, with subtle changes in movement, balance, posture, strength, or coordination. This is where physiotherapy plays a powerful role.

Physiotherapists are uniquely trained to:

Detect early signs of movement difficulties

Identify postural, neurological, and developmental changes

Intervene before functional loss becomes permanent

Prevent secondary complications like contractures, weakness, and falls

Restore mobility, independence, and quality of life

From children with delayed motor development, to adults with work-related strain, to older persons at risk of falls—early physiotherapy intervention can change life trajectories.

💙 Disability prevention starts with early detection.
Physiotherapy makes that possible.

📚 Based on the editorial “Role of Physiotherapists in Early Detection and Intervention of Disabilities” by Anap Deepak & Diwate Abhijit (2024), VIMS Journal of Physical Therapy.

30/11/2025

I’ve been a surgeon for 25 years, and one of the hardest lessons to teach is this: sometimes the thing that built you up will break you down. The difference isn’t the activity itself. It’s the state of the system receiving it.

Let’s meet Joe… who learned this the hard way.

He’s 47. He’s been running for decades - marathons, ultras, the works. Running is his identity, his stress relief, his anchor. Then he had surgery. Nothing catastrophic, but enough to sideline him for a few weeks. When he got clearance to return to activity, he did what every dedicated athlete does: he jumped back in.

At first, it felt good to be moving again. The data told a different story. His heart rate was higher than it used to be at the same pace. His times were slower. His legs felt heavy. He wasn’t bouncing back between runs like he used to.

His response? Push harder. Run faster. More miles. More intensity. That’s how you get fitter, right? Stress the system, force adaptation.

Except his system wasn’t adapting. It was breaking down.

New post up on Substack... check it out.
https://howardluksmd.substack.com/p/when-pushing-harder-makes-you-weaker?r=8b26