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Our Services
Musculoskeletal pain arises from injury or dysfunction of muscles, tendons, joints, ligaments, nerves, or bones. These can stem from acute trauma, repetitive strain, posture issues, arthritis, overuse, or even unknown causes.
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Pain relief by improving muscle and joint dysfunction, reducing inflammation and reducing the load on overactive structures.
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Restore function by targeted strength, mobility and flexibility work.
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Reduced risk of recurrence by impacting and possibly changing movement patterns.
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Improved quality of life through comprehensive care.
"At Anna Physios, we take a holistic approach to musculoskeletal pain. Rather than simply treating symptoms, we focus on identifying and addressing the underlying causes of discomfort. Every person is unique, and so is every case of pain. Through a thorough evaluation and clinical assessment, we work to understand the root of the problem. We aim to guide your body back to optimal function so you can move well, feel well, and live well."
Sports injuries can range from sprains and strains to ligament tears, tendinitis, and fractures. Many athletes also experience chronic strain injuries from poor biomechanics, muscle imbalances, or overtraining.
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Injury Recovery: We guide you through each phase, from initial protection and healing, to rebuilding strength and mobility, and finally, sport-specific rehab to prevent re-injury.
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Injury Prevention: Through biomechanical assessments, we identify imbalances, poor movement patterns, and mobility issues. Then we create a tailored program to reduce your risk of injury.
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Performance Optimization: Whether you're training or competing, we help improve strength, movement efficiency, and sport-specific power and agility.
"Whether you're a weekend warrior or elite athlete, our expert physiotherapists provide personalised, hands-on care to get you back in action stronger and faster."
Neurological injuries can profoundly affect movement, thinking, and daily life. Whether sudden or progressive, conditions like stroke, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis, and Parkinson's disease benefit from neurological physiotherapy.
How can we help?
"At Anna Physios we look at how you live, what matters most to you, and how we can help you participate more fully at home, at work, in the community, and in leisure. Your journey is unique. Using evidence based exercises and hands-on therapeutic techniques, our goal is to maximize independence, improve function, and enhance your overall quality of life."
Women's Health Physiotherapy focuses on restoring and supporting pelvic health, pre- and postnatal recovery, and overall well-being for women at every stage of life. Many women silently struggle with issues like pelvic floor dysfunction, pain, or pregnancy-related changes, but with the right care, these challenges can be managed and improved.
How can we help?
"At Anna Physios, we understand that women's health challenges can be sensitive and complex. Whether your needs are internal or external, front or back, we provide professional and compassionate care. Our goal is to help you move freely and feel well."
After surgery, it's common to experience ongoing pain and swelling, stiffness, weakness, fear of movement or re-injury, difficulty with daily activities, and sometimes delayed healing. Physiotherapy and rehabilitation after surgery are crucial for ensuring a full and smooth recovery.
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Muscle Strengthening and Function After surgery, your muscles might become weakened or stiff due to the body's natural response of protecting the injured area. We assist in rebuilding strength, flexibility, and endurance.
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Pain Management by reducing discomfort caused by stiffness, inflammation, or muscular imbalances through targeted exercises and hands-on techniques that promote healing.
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Restoring Healthy Movement Patterns. Surgery can change how you move. We retrain your body to restore natural movement, reduce compensation, and lower the risk of future injury.
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Preventing Future injuries by correcting imbalances, improving posture, and strengthening key areas like the core, we help prevent long-term problems caused by poor alignment or weakness.
"Physiotherapy after surgery is essential not just for pain relief, but for restoring movement, rebuilding strength, and returning to your daily life with confidence. At Anna Physios we guide you on your journey to healing after surgery."
Chronic pain lasts longer than three months and often persists beyond normal healing. It can be exhausting and frustrating, especially when traditional treatments provide limited relief. Understanding how pain works is key to managing and overcoming persistent pain.
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Chronic Pain Neuroscience Education (PNE) is a cutting-edge approach that explains the science of pain in simple, relatable terms. It helps you understand that chronic pain is not always a sign of tissue damage, but rather a result of the nervous system becoming overly sensitive. This means the brain and spinal cord can continue to send pain signals even after an injury has healed.
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Reduced fear and anxiety around symptoms by learning how pain works and breaking the cycle of avoidance and inactivity.
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Personalized physiotherapy and movement strategies that support improvements in function, mobility, and quality of life
"Knowledge is power and in the case of chronic pain, it can also be relief. If you're living with ongoing pain, talk to us at Anna Physios about how Pain Neuroscience Education can support your journey toward healing."
Additional Specialized Services
VESTIBULAR REHABILITATION
Vestibular conditions can arise from a dysfunction in the inner ear or its connection with the brain, leading to symptoms such as vertigo, dizziness, balance disorders, and visual disturbances. These issues can significantly impact daily activities.
How can we help?
- Reduce sensitivity to motion and visual stimuli. Using gradual exposure techniques (habituation) to decrease dizziness and vertigo over time.
- Balance retraining by improving stability during standing, walking, and everyday activities through exercises that challenge and strengthen your postural control.
- Improve visual disturbances by using gaze stabilization exercises to help your eyes stay focused during head movements, reducing symptoms like blurred or bouncing vision.
- Reduce fear of falling or movement. Build confidence through safe, progressive mobility training and education on fall prevention strategies.
- Functional rehabilitation by supporting return to work, hobbies, and social life with tailored exercises that restore independence and daily function.
"Vestibular physiotherapy is a personalized approach designed to address your specific symptoms and challenges. By targeting balance, vision, and movement, we help you regain control and reduce dizziness. The goal is to make everyday activities feel easier and safer, so you can move with more confidence and enjoy life without constant dizziness."
RESPIRATORY PHYSIOTHERAPY
Respiratory physiotherapy focuses on helping people with lung and breathing conditions improve their respiratory function, manage symptoms, and maintain physical activity. It is highly beneficial for addressing a range of respiratory issues, such as pneumonia, bronchitis, and cystic fibrosis, and is also effective for those recovering from surgery or experiencing breathing challenges.
How can we help?
- Clear mucus from the lungs. Using hands-on techniques, breathing exercises, and mobilization strategies to help loosen and remove secretions, improving lung function and reducing the risk of infection.
- Improve breathing efficiency, lung capacity, and oxygenation through breathing retraining, inspiratory muscle training, and posture correction to optimize how you breathe and enhance oxygen delivery to the body.
- Enhance physical endurance by prescribing tailored exercise programs that safely build cardiovascular fitness, muscle strength, and tolerance to activity—improving stamina and reducing the impact of breathlessness on daily life.
- Reduce breathlessness and fatigue by using pacing principles, energy conservation techniques, and education on effective rest positions to manage exertion.
"If you're living with a lung condition or struggling with breathlessness, pulmonary physiotherapy can help you move, breathe, and live with greater ease. At Anna Physios we help you toward better respiratory health and improved quality of life."
INJURY ON DUTY
Injuries on duty are a significant concern in South Africa, particularly in high-risk sectors such as construction, mining, manufacturing, retail and healthcare. These workplace injuries can range from acute trauma, such as fractures and sprains, to repetitive strain injuries and chronic musculoskeletal conditions.
How can we help?
- Pain Management and Recovery by reducing pain and inflammation through manual therapy, movement strategies, and modalities tailored to the specific injury.
- Restoring Strength and Mobility to support recovery and prevent re-injury.
- Functional Rehabilitation by focusing on restoring the specific movements and physical demands required for your job through task-specific exercises.
- Personalized Return-to-Work Plans by developing a structured, progressive return-to-work programs that align with job demands and medical guidelines.
- Collaboration with Employers and Compensation Bodies. We work closely with employers and the Compensation Fund to support clear documentation, rehabilitation timelines, and a safe return to work.
"Our goal is to support injured workers in regaining function, independence, and confidence while ensuring a safe, sustainable return to work."
Specialized Programs
Innovative healthcare solutions for accessible treatment
BACK AND NECK ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (BNAP)
If you've been struggling with ongoing back or neck pain that is affecting your daily activities or ability to work, you may be eligible for the Back & Neck Assistance Program (BNAP).
BNAP is a structured, rehabilitation-focused program delivered through accredited Workability network practices. It begins with a clinical assessment to determine suitability, followed by a guided rehabilitation plan based on your individual risk profile and functional goals. Progress is measured throughout the program to ensure meaningful improvement.
Medical Scheme Funding
For eligible members of participating medical schemes, BNAP may be funded under scheme-specific benefit structures, subject to:
- Scheme participation
- Clinical eligibility criteria
- Scheme approval processes
Benefit application differs between schemes and options.
About Anna Physios
Anna Physios is an accredited Workability network practice authorised to deliver BNAP where clinically appropriate and scheme-aligned.
Contact us to find out whether you may be eligible for the program.
RESILIENT HEALTH PORTAL
The Resilient Health Portal is an innovative, value based healthcare system tailored for South Africa, designed to bridge persistent gaps in allied healthcare.
Government Employees Medical Scheme
No day-to-day funds required - All conditions coveredAnchored around the GP and their patients, it integrates the multidisciplinary allied healthcare team to give patients access to value based care. Anna Physios is a contracted provider with RHP to make physiotherapy services more accessible in the Bloemfontein area.
Ready to Start Your Recovery Journey?
From musculoskeletal pain to specialized rehabilitation programs, Anna Physios provides comprehensive care to help you move well, feel well, and live well.