Carmen de Lange Physio and Colleagues

08/05/2022

17/03/2022

Inflammation has such a bad reputation.

Yet it marks the start of the healing process.

It releases all sorts of good cells to start the clean up process of the damage created by injury and infection.

Let's be thankful for this little miracle in our bodies.

14/03/2022

From about the age of 40, we start to lose 5% brain volume per decade.

BUT...

Exercise and staying active can prevent this by maintaining blood flow to the brain.

Isn't that wonderful motivation to get out there and moving regularly?

03/03/2022

Are you managing to get 30 minutes of movement into your day?

Movement has been linked to improving cognitive function.

Why not give your brain a boost today and find a few more ways to move throughout your day.

28/02/2022

Regular movement has been linked with reduced muscle tension and pain from sitting.

There is no such thing as perfect posture.

Your next posture is your best posture.

Keep moving, it is the best prevention against pain.

24/02/2022

Did you know that sleep is like taking a pill that resets your daily health?

It has been linked to improved metabolism, cardiovascular health and mental health.

Basically sleep is a dietician, cardiologist and psychologist all wrapped into one delightful package😉.

Struggling to sleep? Here are links to some great articles on the website to help you get started on better sleep.

https://cdlphysio.co.za/2020/08/sleep-positions-2/
https://cdlphysio.co.za/2019/12/good-sleep-needs-quality-and-qualtity/

21/02/2022

When was the last time you tried to balance on one leg? How about a wooden beam or along a line on the ground?

We used to do these activities for fun as children.

So give it a go today...you get to exercise some muscles that you might not remember and you get to have childlike fun.

18/02/2022

We take our ability to breathe for granted because it happens automatically without having to give it a thought.

The practice of being aware of your breaths and focussing on the in and out over a few minutes is very soothing.

Knowing how to breathe diaphragmatically (belly breaths) can help to improve air exchange in the lungs as well as relax tight neck muscles.

Check out this blog on breathing for a practical demonstration of how to.
https://cdlphysio.co.za/2020/08/better-breathing/

Today is as good as any day to start learning how to breathe more efficiently especially considering the current circumstances of the world.

15/02/2022

We spend a large part our day sitting on chairs, couches and in cars.

When was the last time you tried to just sit on the floor and then get up again? It requires much more co-ordination and strength than from a chair.

Repeat that a few times and you've had a pretty decent full body workout.

This is particularly important to practice as we get older. It builds strength, reduces fear of falling and in case you do fall...you know you can get up again.

14/02/2022

Happy Valentines Day 💚

Be kind and loving to your mind and body this Valentines Day (and every day).

Go for a gentle walk especially in nature.
Drink water especially on these hot days.
Get a sports massage for tired and aching muscles.
Smile at a stranger (not in a creepy way).
Do a random act of kindness.