Karen De Vos

Physiotherapy in practice involves more than stretching and strengthening. Treatment often combines hands-on work—soft tissue release, joint mobilisation, dry needling—with a tailored exercise programme you'll need to commit to at home. In a coastal city like Gqeberha, humidity and salt air affect soft tissue healing, and many patients juggle work with recovery, which means your physio needs to understand how your daily routine impacts progress. Good practitioners assess movement patterns carefully, identify what's actually causing the problem rather than just treating symptoms, and adjust their approach as your body responds.