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Dr Pam Dawson has been a practising Physiotherapist for over 30 years. She has a PhD degree in neuropaediatric physiotherapy.

31/03/2026

Your spine supports almost every movement you make, so when it’s not functioning optimally, even simple daily activities can start to feel uncomfortable or restricted. Stiffness, recurring back pain or reduced mobility are often signs that your body needs attention, not something to ignore.

Physiotherapy can help restore spinal movement, improve support from surrounding muscles, and address underlying factors that may be contributing to discomfort. The earlier these issues are assessed, the easier they are to manage and improve.

If you’ve been noticing ongoing stiffness or back discomfort, now is a good time to have it checked. Early care can make a significant difference in how you move and feel.

📞 082 921 2447

16/03/2026

Postural changes often happen gradually and can go unnoticed for long periods, especially when they develop as a result of desk work, prolonged sitting, repetitive tasks or everyday habits. Many people only become aware of poor posture once it starts causing pain, headaches, stiffness, or tension in the neck, shoulders and upper back.

Early intervention can help correct movement patterns before these issues become more persistent or disruptive. By addressing posture, muscle balance and how the body moves during daily activities, physiotherapy can support better alignment, reduce strain on joints and muscles, and help prevent recurring discomfort over time.

28/02/2026

Pain in the feet, ankles, knees or hips is rarely caused by a single joint working in isolation. The way these areas move and support one another plays a significant role in how strain and discomfort develop over time. When one part of the lower body is not functioning optimally, other joints often compensate, which can lead to ongoing pain or recurring problems.

A physiotherapy assessment looks at how the entire lower body works together. This includes movement patterns, walking mechanics, muscle strength, flexibility and joint alignment. By identifying contributing factors rather than focusing only on where the pain is felt, physiotherapy aims to address the underlying cause and support more efficient, comfortable movement in daily life.

14/02/2026

Discomfort is your body’s way of signalling that something isn’t quite right, even if the sensation feels mild or manageable at first. Aches, stiffness, reduced flexibility, or subtle changes in movement are often early warning signs that the body is under strain or compensating in ways that may lead to bigger issues over time.

When these signs are ignored, they can gradually develop into ongoing pain, recurring flare-ups, or movement limitations that begin to affect daily activities, work, exercise, and overall quality of life. What may start as a small irritation can become more complex if the underlying cause is not addressed.

Early physiotherapy assessment allows for more effective, targeted care by identifying contributing factors such as movement patterns, muscle imbalances, posture, joint mobility, and load management. By intervening sooner rather than later, it is often possible to reduce discomfort, prevent long-term problems, and support stronger, more confident movement in the long run.

31/01/2026

Physiotherapy is often associated with injury or severe pain, but its role goes far beyond that.
Many people benefit from physiotherapy when they experience stiffness, reduced mobility, recurring
discomfort, poor posture or changes in how their body moves. Addressing these issues early can help
prevent long-term problems and support better movement, strength and confidence in daily life. 🚶

05/01/2026

We’re back and ready to welcome you.

Dr Pam Dawson Waterfall Physiotherapy reopens on 5th January 2026, and bookings are now open.

Whether you’re returning to treatment or considering an assessment, our team is refreshed and ready to support your movement, recovery and long-term wellbeing. If you’ve been putting something off, now is the time to start the year looking after your body.

We look forward to supporting our community in the year ahead.

25/12/2025

Dr Pam Dawson, Waterfall Physiotherapy would like to thank you for your trust and support throughout the year. It has been a privilege to be part of your health and recovery journey.

We wish you and your loved ones a Merry Christmas and a safe, restful holiday season, and we look forward to welcoming you back when we reopen on 5 January 2026.

May the new year bring you health, strength and continued progress. We look forward to seeing you in 2026. 🎄

16/12/2025

As the year comes to a close, we’ll be taking a short break to rest, recover and spend time with family.
Physio Waterfall will be closed from 22 December 2025 to 5 January 2026.

We would like to sincerely thank all our clients for their continued support throughout the year. It has been a pleasure supporting your movement, recovery and wellbeing.

We look forward to welcoming you back in the new year. Wishing you a safe, restful and enjoyable festive season. 🎄 🎁

08/12/2025

Knee pain is one of the most common issues we treat, and it can affect everything from walking and climbing stairs to exercising and daily activities.
Most knee problems develop from overuse, weakness, tight muscles, poor movement patterns, injury or natural age-related changes.

When we assess your knee, we look at far more than the joint itself. We evaluate your movement, strength, flexibility, alignment, swelling, and even how your hips and ankles contribute to the problem. This helps us identify the true cause rather than treating symptoms alone.

With the right treatment plan, strengthening, mobility work, hands-on therapy, taping and movement retraining, most people regain comfortable, confident movement.

If your knee pain has lasted longer than 2-3 weeks, keeps swelling, feels unstable, locks, or started after a twist or fall, book an assessment. Early intervention makes all the difference.

15/11/2025

Small symptoms often turn into long-term problems when they’re left unchecked. If you’ve answered yes to any of the questions in this post, our team at Pam Dawson Physio, Waterfall is here to help you get back to comfortable, confident movement. Whether you’re dealing with balance difficulties, recurring headaches, knee pain or posture changes, early assessment makes all the difference.

Book your appointment and start putting your wellbeing first.

Call us on 082 921 2447 or visit www.physiowaterfall.co.za for more info.

31/10/2025

Back and neck pain lasting longer than 3 months can become disabling — but it doesn’t have to.

Workability’s Back & Neck Assistance Program (BNAP) focuses on early intervention and functional rehabilitation to help you take control of your pain, restore movement, and get back to work and life.

✅ 93% success rate in returning patients to work and daily activities
✅ Evidence-based care by accredited physiotherapists
✅ Covered by medical aid - GEMS, Polmed, Wooltru, Profmed, Sabmas, Universal network (T&Cs apply)

Take control of your recovery. Ask us about Workability’s BNAP today. Call us today - 0829212447 or visit www.physiowaterfall.co.za!

17/10/2025

✨ Meet Kefuwe – Your New Physiotherapist ✨

We’re excited to welcome Kefuwe Khomoatsana to our team! With a passion for evidence-based rehabilitation and a patient-centred approach, Kefuwe brings valuable experience in sports injury, post-surgical, neurological, and pediatric rehabilitation.

Her goal? To help each patient restore movement, improve function, and regain confidence in their body. 💪

Join us in giving her a warm welcome as she continues to empower people through movement and holistic recovery.

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Link Hills Medical Centre, 2 Niagara Drive Waterfall
Waterfall
3652

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 - 17:00

Telephone

+27829212447

Website

http://physiowaterfall.co.za/

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Physiotherapy to Regain Function

Dr Pam Dawson has been a practising Physiotherapist for over 30 years and has a Physiotherapy PhD degree in a neuropaediatric field. Pam prides herself on providing experienced, practical physiotherapy at reasonable rates. Pam’s focus is on helping patients regaining mobility and function with minimal pain. Her PhD focused on the diagnosis and treatment of ADHD with co-ordination problems.

No matter the age or physical challenge a patient may have, Pam approaches each person with patience and understanding.