Protea Physiotherapy

Protea Physiotherapy Protea Physiotherapy is located in Rondebosch, Cape Town. Candice is a passionate physio who has a s

While our Instagram has been quiet, we have not been. In our 18 month break from Instagram, Candice got Married and is n...
15/05/2023

While our Instagram has been quiet, we have not been. In our 18 month break from Instagram, Candice got Married and is now Mrs Starr, she completed the PG dip ANMS course through Wits to improve the way she approaches injuries as you can never know enough.

We have also been busy getting a website up and running, which you will hear more about soon.

29/09/2021

In Pilates, exercises are carefully used to strengthen the core and work on the sequencing of movement.

🌊 These exercises are aimed at strengthening your gluteal muscles as well as retraining the timing between your gluteal muscles and hamstrings. It is a great exercise to dissociate your hip and core movements.

🌊 Here are four progressions. Start slowly and progress from the easier options.

❗️The emphasis is on being slow and controlled rather than pumping out as many reps as possible.

🏷 Tag people who are lifeguards or swimmers.

Scapula strengthening exercises correct and teach your scapula to move correctly. Keep the resistance light to help you ...
29/09/2021

Scapula strengthening exercises correct and teach your scapula to move correctly. Keep the resistance light to help you use the stabilising muscles rather than your bigger moving muscles.

📌 Exercise 1: Double arm row. Keep your shoulders down.

📌 Progression 1: Single arm row. Make sure you keep your body facing straight.

📌 Progression 2: Bent over row. Shoulders over wrists, hips over knees with a strong, neutral back.

📌 Progression 3: Plank row. Keep your core tight.

This is part 3, and suitable for when you have mastered part 1 & 2. We would love to get your feedback. Tag someone experiencing shoulder pain, or tag us if you try these.

💫 Our mindset is everything! You can choose to see the positive or negative in every situation. 💫 Next time you are face...
13/09/2021

💫 Our mindset is everything! You can choose to see the positive or negative in every situation.

💫 Next time you are faced with a difficult situation, like an injury, choose to see the positive and use that time to get better in other aspects that will help you come back stronger 💫

💫National physiotherapy week was this week, 6-10 September. 💫I love this line of work. I am so grateful that I am able t...
10/09/2021

💫National physiotherapy week was this week, 6-10 September.

💫I love this line of work. I am so grateful that I am able to do a job where I get to help people everyday.

💫I have learnt so much and still have so much more to learn.

With weather like today’s, it’s starting to feel a lot like spring 💫
09/09/2021

With weather like today’s, it’s starting to feel a lot like spring 💫

✔️As August or ‘Woman’s Month’ draws to an end, I challenge all woman to implement one good habit for the rest of the ye...
30/08/2021

✔️As August or ‘Woman’s Month’ draws to an end, I challenge all woman to implement one good habit for the rest of the year.

✔️Finding the motivation to start something new is a challenge but turning it into a sustainable, long term change is the achievement that takes time and dedication.

✔️Three weeks of doing something daily turns it into a habit.

✔️Make habits that your future self will thank you for!

📌Ankle injuries are very common in sporting injuries. 📌If left untreated they can lead to numerous complications. 📌If yo...
27/08/2021

📌Ankle injuries are very common in sporting injuries.

📌If left untreated they can lead to numerous complications.

📌If you still have pain after 2 days, contact your physio for an assessment and treatment plan.

All progress requires discipline and positive results usually take lots of hard work, some disappointment, and plenty co...
23/08/2021

All progress requires discipline and positive results usually take lots of hard work, some disappointment, and plenty commitment.

This Monday we acknowledge all those chasing goals. 💫

Tag your friend who never gives up and works for what they want

🌊With spring approaching open water swimming in the sea has numerous health benefits. 🌊 Physiological changes occur in t...
22/08/2021

🌊With spring approaching open water swimming in the sea has numerous health benefits.

🌊 Physiological changes occur in the short term with cold water immersion. With repeated cold water immersions, adaptive responses develop with health benefits.

🌊These benefits include improving recovery and muscle mass, delaying the onset of hypoxia, improving sports performances, decreasing inflammation and improving the immune system.

🌊Swimming in any body of water presents drowning risks, and cold water shock can cause drowning or cardiac arrest.

🌊So as long as you are responsible a quick swim can have positive benefits for your body.

If you would like to read the full article please message us.

Squats benefit the whole body and are a great combination of flexibility, stability and strength. 💫Remember to keep your...
16/08/2021

Squats benefit the whole body and are a great combination of flexibility, stability and strength. 💫

Remember to keep your squats low to get maximum benefits 😏

Be kinder to your body this woman’s day and let’s celebrate what our bodies do for us everyday! 💫
09/08/2021

Be kinder to your body this woman’s day and let’s celebrate what our bodies do for us everyday! 💫

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45 Alpina Road
Cape Town
7700

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 - 16:00

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+27848438097

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