Tayla Rodd Occupational Therapy

05/08/2026

One of the biggest misconceptions about chronic pain is that pain always means you should stop moving.

While rest is important after an injury, chronic pain is different. Research suggests that appropriately tailored movement can improve strength, endurance, mobility, sleep, and quality of life.

You don't have to start with a workout. A short walk, stretching, gardening, or playing with your kids can all be meaningful ways to move.

For many people, success isn't measured by a lower pain score. It's measured by getting back to the things that make life meaningful.

03/08/2026

Almost 1 in 5 South African adults live with chronic pain, yet pain is still not recognised as a national health priority. 🇿🇦

No dedicated sub-specialty. Undertrained healthcare workers. Millions suffering in silence.

This needs to change.

Our latest article makes the case for why pain must be placed at the centre of South Africa's public health agenda, and what that would mean for people living in pain, practitioners, and our healthcare system.

Read it here → https://buff.ly/CvNftJL

24/07/2026

At Tayla Rodd Occupational Therapy we strive to help each client return to the meaningful occupations that matter most: morning routines, family time, work engagement, community participation. We work alongside you, your loved ones and your healthcare team in a holistic and empowering way.

📞 078 802 0032
📧 [email protected]

14/04/2026

DON'T MISS OUT

🌿 Live Webinar for Health Care Professionals and Individuals

𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐮𝐦𝐚-𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐝 𝐏𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐞𝐬: 𝐔𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐚𝐢𝐧

Many patients with chronic pain have underlying trauma histories, even if undisclosed. Traditional pain models often overlook this critical factor, leading to frustration, poor outcomes, and therapeutic breakdown.
This webinar equips you with evidence-informed, person-centred strategies that improve relationships with patients and increase trust, treatment adherence, and positive outcomes in the long-term.
Designed for healthcare professionals and individuals, this session aims to translate current evidence into practical, clinically applicable insights.

• 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞 & 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞: Wednesday 22 April 2026 | 17h30 – 19h30 Live via Zoom
• 𝐃𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: 90 mins
• 𝐂𝐏𝐃 𝐏𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐬: 2
• 𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐞𝐬: Health Care Professionals
• 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐞: R435 live event (normal price R470 if purchased after the event)

https://www.grooviedulectures.co.za/product/trauma-informed-pain-management-strategies-understanding-pain/

03/11/2025

09/10/2025

01/09/2025

When living with chronic pain, it can be hard to find things to celebrate. Whether you are just at the beginning of your mindbody healing journey, experiencing a setback, or are fully recovered, take a few moments to honor and celebrate your body for all the challenges it has survived. You and your body are incredibly resilient. 💪

30/06/2025

Hoist Chair for Safe Water Entry - Making Aqua-Therapy Accessible for Everyone!

Water therapy made safe and easy! 💧🤗
Our hoist chair at Off Nicol is a vital tool that helps patients with limited mobility safely and comfortably enter the water. Ideal for those with limited mobility, it ensures smooth transitions into the water, minimizing strain on the body.

This chair is an essential part of our commitment to making aquatherapy accessible to everyone – regardless of mobility challenges. 💧
Safe, gentle, and effective water therapy starts with the right support. ✅