What does the concept “top sport performance” mean?

To achieve top sport performance, you must be able to transform every bit of energy into speed and power, accurately in a specific direction, consistently over time! And you must be able to stay injury free!

What places the athlete at risk for injury?

It is usually a combination of three groups of factors, some are amendable and others need to be considered as they remain relatively fixed and make us unique. 

The management and frustration of injuries

1. Management of acute injuries – POLICE principle
2. The frustration of chronic injuries
3. Conditions to take into consideration
4. Management principles
5. The importance of good biomechanics
6. Rehabilitation is the key to full recovery

Injury prevention: the way to go

To be a top sportsman you need to stay injury free and this is often one of the greatest challenges. Our PILATES REHABILITATION PROGRAM connects with your deepest core to optimize your movement patterns to create a strong, functional body. True stability gives you freedom of motion. 

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The science and history behind aquatic therapy

As early as 1240 AD, patients were lowered down through rock clefts at Pfafers to experience the healing effects of warm water. The same physical properties of water which give support to weak and physically disabled persons offers a challenge and resistance to elite sportsmen keeping them fit, while de-loading the joints and muscles.

Is Aquatic therapy for everyone?

One of the most amazing things about water rehabilitation is that it is beneficial for just about everyone. There are unfortunately a few important contra-indications that exclude a small group of people from doing Aquatic therapy.

Conditions treatable through aquatic therapy:

Water offers benefits for a wide variety of acute or chronic musculoskeletal conditions, sport injuries, neurological conditions (adult and children), chronic pain syndromes, early rehabilitation after an injury or surgery, exercises during pregnancy, and for general strengthening and improved cardiovascular fitness.

Aquatic therapy as initial phase of rehabilitation after surgery or injury

Water is one of the safest places to start with early rehabilitation at around 3 weeks post-surgery. It is a protected environment that provides support to the injured area where graded loading can be safely applied in accordance with the phase of healing. Balance, proprioception and range of movement can be challenged under safe and controlled circumstances.

The aim of our aquatic therapy facility

Our pool is currently closed

Our Aquatic therapy facility

Our pool is currently closed

What is Pilates?

Pilates is an exercise method that engages the body mentally and physically. The benefits include strengthening of the core postural muscles, developing proper alignment, increased flexibility and balance, and improved oxygenation through focused breathing techniques. However, the greatest benefit does not only lie in performing these exercises, but in the application of these new patterns in everyday tasks.

“Ideally, our muscles should obey our will. Reasonably, our will should not be dominated by the reflex actions of our muscles.”–Joseph Pilates

Is Pilates for everyone?

Yes, Joseph Pilates developed the method during World War I, with non-ambulatory patients in hospital, using the hospital bed springs for support and resistance. The method and sequence of exercises has since expanded to include different levels of strength and competency to even challenge elite athletes and sportsmen, especially those who struggle with muscle dominance patterns.

Pilates as rehabilitation, injury prevention and continuous exercises

Pilates integrates the whole body by focusing on activating and connecting the parts of the body that should be the strongest first, these areas are your CORE STABILISERS. These muscles are the key to provide an anchor from which the arms and legs can pull and push.

The aim of our Pilates studio

As Physiotherapists, coming from a medical background, our real focus is on correcting muscle activation patterns, restoring the balance between strength and flexibility, and controlling pain. We would like you to grasp the magic of your body and how you can take control of its movement patterns.

Our Pilates studio

Our pilates studio has a wide variety of apparatus and instructors, including classes for different levels of competence to challenge the body through a safe and continuously progressive system.

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Exercises during pregnancy

The advantages of exercising before and during pregnancy include a decrease in muscle and joint pain, increased endurance during labour and accelerated recovery post-partum. Both Pilates and Aquatic therapy meet the criteria for safe regimes during this time. We need strong abdominal muscles to protect the spine as your baby and belly grow.

Treatment of aches & pains commonly occurring during pregnancy

We treat a wide variety of musculoskeletal and pelvic joint pains caused by postural changes and hormonal influences, as well as any dysfunction of the pelvic floor.

Normal labour – breathing to release

There is a misconception that strong abdominal muscles will help you during labour, when in fact uterine contractions and pelvic floor relaxation is responsible for the normal delivery process. It is therefore important to learn how to relax the pelvic floor muscles. Diaphragmatic breathing is taught to assist this process.

Post natal services

Musculoskeletal pain is normal when taking care of a new born and can occur as a result of postural and ergonomic changes. A range of treatments are available for this as well as for breast issues that accompany breast feeding and also for pelvic floor pain, trauma or dysfunction that may be the result of normal delivery.

Getting back to exercises after birth

During and after a delivery the deep core muscles (inner cylinder) loses some of its integrity, this needs to be strengthened and it is necessary to regain control of intra-abdominal pressure before embarking on strengthening the outside muscles and getting back to cardiovascular fitness. Both Pilates and Aquatic therapy meet the criteria for safe regimes for this process.

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Our approach to Neuro-rehabilitation

The International classification of function, disability and health (ICF), has put a great deal of emphasis on restoring the client’s ability to function independently and this is also our main aim.

Treatment for numerous neurological conditions

We treat a wide range or neurological conditions. 

1. Stroke
2. Head and Brain injuries
3. Cerebral Palsy
4. Spinal injury
5. Muscular Dystrophy
6. Multiple Sclerosis (MS) . . .

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The importance of good postural alignment

Posture is easily misunderstood as only an upright rigid line which is not applicable during movement. The spine has 37 vertebrae with small gliding joints between each vertebra, which are designed for movement. Good postural habits are therefore also important as soon as you start moving to perform daily tasks and enjoy an active lifestyle.

The science of ergonomics

The body is a mechanical structure that must be able to move and handle load.  When we move & pick things up, we have to adhere to the same "movement & load" guidelines that are applicable in the engineering world to prevent overstraining and collapse.

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Options available for Pain Relieve

We have a variety of treatment modalities including physiotherapy, aquatic therapy and pilates. The long term solution includes rehabilitation and strengthening to improve stability and protection of the joints

A Holistic approach to the treatment of chronic pain

A holistic approach is important for the treatment and management of chronic pain: 

• NEURO PAIN EDUCATION: 
• GENTLE EASY AEROBIC EXERCISES: 
• MEDICATION

Testimonials

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The importance of correct postural alignment, ergonomics and spinal care

An informative lecture about basic anatomy and biomechanics, focussing on how the body moves and functions. The lecture will give you a better knowledge and understanding to help you to take responsibility for your spine. The lecture will be adapted according to the specific audience to incorporate information about work and home environments. 

Top sport performance and injury prevention (athletes and/or coaches)

An educational talk about the correlation between injury prevention and top sport performance. It encompasses basic anatomy and biomechanics to improve understanding and application in daily life, sport and the gym. Sound knowledge regarding immediate care of acute injuries, training methods and recovery will form part of this lecture.

Women’s health educational talks

An interactive lecture about the anatomy and function of the pelvic floor. The different symptoms of pelvic floor dysfunction and the pelvic floor as part of the deepest core cylinder will be explained. The importance of correct breathing techniques and the handling of intra-abdominal pressure whilst exercising are discussed.

Neuro-pain education

The difference between acute and chronic pain is explained and the influence of the nervous system and our brains on our experience of pain is discussed. Activities and changes that need to be made for improvement and recovery are elaborated on. 

Concept of Workability (return to work rehabilitation)

The aim of outcome based Workability is explained. The main focus is to restore an injured employee to full functionality for a safe return to work as soon as possible. This benefits both the client and employer. This lecture also gives insight to doctors and employers working with injured employees.

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Who and what is Workability RTW?

Workability is a RTW (return to work) Case Management Company that is committed to streamlining the Return to Work process and reducing the risk of absenteeism, injury and disability in the workplace. Workability first began to revolutionise the RTW industry when it established its first RTW Rehab Unit in the Western Cape in 2003.

What is unique to the Workability units?

Workability RTW Rehab Unit differs from traditional physiotherapy and occupational therapy units in that they work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to streamline the process of getting the patient back to work as fast and safely as possible. 

Return to work rehabilitation units

Workability has a national network of rehabilitation units which share a common vision.

For further information, go to www.workability.co.za