Van Vuuren Physiotherapists EST 1994

04/11/2026

WHY DO YOU FEEL SO WEAK AFTER A HOSPITAL STAY?

Even a relatively short hospital stay can have a significant impact on your body.

Reduced movement, illness, surgery and prolonged bed rest can contribute to muscle loss, reduced fitness, poor balance and a loss of confidence in everyday activities.

You might notice that getting out of bed, standing up from a chair, walking longer distances or even managing the stairs suddenly feels much harder than before.

But recovery doesn’t stop when you leave hospital.

Physiotherapy plays an important role in helping you rebuild strength, improve mobility, restore endurance and regain confidence in your daily activities.

With an individualised rehabilitation programme and the right guidance, meaningful progress is possible.

Whether you’ve recently been discharged from hospital, undergone surgery or experienced a period of reduced mobility, we’re here to help you get back on your feet.

📍 Hermanus & Onrus

📞 Book your assessment:
028 312 1981

Van Vuuren Physiotherapists – Helping you move better, recover stronger and regain independence.

02/11/2026

Back pain can be worrying, especially when you don’t understand what’s causing it.

But pain doesn’t always tell the full story about what’s happening in your spine. Understanding your symptoms and finding the right approach to movement can be an important part of recovery.

If your back pain keeps returning, don’t simply accept it as something you have to live with.

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Persistent or severe symptoms deserve appropriate assessment. New neurological symptoms, particularly progressive weakness or changes in bladder or bowel function or sensation around the saddle area, require urgent medical assessment.

29/10/2026

Does the room spin when you roll over in bed, sit up, or look upwards? 👀

It could be BPPV (Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo) — a common cause of vertigo that occurs when tiny calcium crystals in your inner ear move into the wrong position, disrupting the signals responsible for your balance.

The good news? BPPV can often be treated successfully with physiotherapy. 🙌

A physiotherapy assessment can help identify whether BPPV is causing your symptoms. If appropriate, specific head and body positioning manoeuvres can help guide the crystals back into the correct position and reduce that spinning sensation.

You don’t have to simply live with the dizziness. Let’s get to the cause and work towards getting you feeling steady again!

📍 Van Vuuren Physiotherapists | Hermanus & Onrus

📞 Book your assessment with Josh: 028 312 1981

27/10/2026

Does the room spin when you roll over in bed, sit up, or look upwards? 👀

It could be BPPV (Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo) — a common cause of vertigo that occurs when tiny calcium crystals in your inner ear move into the wrong position, disrupting the signals responsible for your balance.

The good news? BPPV can often be treated successfully with physiotherapy. 🙌

A physiotherapy assessment can help identify whether BPPV is causing your symptoms. If appropriate, specific head and body positioning manoeuvres can help guide the crystals back into the correct position and reduce that spinning sensation.

You don’t have to simply live with the dizziness. Let’s get to the cause and work towards getting you feeling steady again!

📍 Van Vuuren Physiotherapists | Hermanus & Onrus

📞 Book your assessment with Josh: 028 312 1981

20/10/2026

5 signs your back pain deserves attention 🚩

Back pain is common, but knowing when to seek help can make all the difference.

Here are 5 signs that your back pain deserves a closer look:

🔹 Pain that persists or isn’t improving
🔹 Pain radiating down into one leg
🔹 Back pain that keeps returning
🔹 Symptoms affecting both legs
🔹 New or worsening neurological symptoms, or changes in bladder or bowel function

The good news? Most back pain can be successfully managed with the right approach. 💙

Physiotherapy can help identify contributing factors, guide your recovery, reduce pain and help you return to the activities you enjoy.

⚠️ Important: New bladder or bowel dysfunction, numbness around the groin or saddle area, or progressive leg weakness requires emergency medical assessment. Symptoms affecting both legs, particularly if new or worsening, also warrant urgent assessment.

Don’t ignore your symptoms or let back pain unnecessarily limit your life. If you’re concerned, get it assessed.

📍 Van Vuuren Physiotherapists
Hermanus • Onrus

📩 Contact us to book an appointment.
028 312 1981

15/10/2026

Physiotherapy is about so much more than massages and exercises. 👋

Whether you’re recovering from an injury, managing back or neck pain, rebuilding your mobility after a neurological event, or wanting to feel more confident on your feet as you get older, physiotherapy can help you work towards the things that matter most to you.

At Van Vuuren Physiotherapists, our focus is on understanding your needs, helping you move with confidence, and supporting your journey towards recovery and independence.

📍 Serving Hermanus and Onrus.

Call 028 312 1981 for an appointment!

Tell us in the comments: What did you think physiotherapists did before you needed one?

12/10/2026

Meet Josh — the physio behind the patient. 👋

I’m Josh, a physiotherapist at Van Vuuren Physiotherapists in Hermanus.

My clinical interests include aquatic therapy, neurological rehabilitation and vestibular rehabilitation. I’m passionate about helping people improve their movement, regain function and get back to doing the things they love.

Outside the clinic, you’ll usually find me on the golf course. ⛳ I’m an avid golfer with a genuine passion for improving the game — and I love applying that interest to helping golfers move better, manage pain and play pain-free.

I believe physiotherapy should be individualised, purposeful and focused on what matters to you.

This page will share practical physiotherapy education, rehabilitation advice, exercise guidance and insights into injury management and recovery.

Call 028 312 1981 for an appointment.

08/08/2026

World PT Day is coming up on 8 September 2026.

What is it and why does it matter?
World Physiotherapy was founded on 8 September in 1951, with the date designated as World PT Day in 1996. Since then, the day has marked unity and solidarity among the global physiotherapy community, and has provided an opportunity to recognise and promote the work of physiotherapists.

In 2026, the theme for is cardiovascular disease and stroke. You can access the World PT Day toolkit in different languages and get ready for 8 September here: https://world.physio/wptday/toolkit?lang=All&year=25743&toolkit_type=All

15/04/2026

23/03/2026

Congratulations to Joshua and Mikha on your beautiful wedding! 💍

May you both enjoy a lifetime filled with love, joy, and unwavering support for one another—both in life and in all that lies ahead. May your marriage be strengthened by kindness, laughter, and shared purpose.

From all of us, we are so happy to celebrate this special milestone with you. Here’s to a wonderful journey together as husband and wife!