Caroline Swart Physiotherapy

Caroline Swart Physiotherapy Your partner in recovery and performance. 🏃‍♂️✨ We focus on orthopaedic rehab and injuries on duty , helping you heal and get back to doing what you love!

26/08/2026

Feeling tight through the buttock? It might be your piriformis. 🦵

The piriformis is a small muscle deep in the buttock that plays a big role in movement and stability. When it becomes too tight, it can contribute to discomfort in the hips, buttocks, or even pain that travels down the legs.

In this reel, Pieter demonstrates a simple piriformis stretch that can help improve flexibility and relieve tension.

Remember, the right stretch performed correctly is always more effective than simply stretching harder.

📍 222 Cape Road, Gqeberha
📞 071 877 8762
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Call or Whatsapp us before 10am for a same day appointment - guaranteed. We care, when you need it most!

19/08/2026

More than just a needle. 🎯

Dry needling is a targeted technique used to release tight muscles, reduce pain, and restore healthy movement patterns.

By treating trigger points within the muscle, it can help relieve tension, improve flexibility, and support your rehabilitation journey.

Every treatment is tailored to your individual needs, because lasting results start with understanding what's causing the problem - not just where you feel it.

📍 222 Cape Road, Gqeberha
📞 071 877 8762
📧 [email protected]

Call or Whatsapp us before 10am for a same day appointment - guaranteed. We care, when you need it most!

13/08/2026

Pins and needles? Tingling? Tightness? 🤔
Nerve glides are gentle exercises designed to help nerves move more freely through the body. They can be used as part of a rehabilitation programme to reduce irritation, improve mobility, and support normal movement.

The key is to move smoothly and with control — not to push through pain.

If you're experiencing symptoms like tingling, numbness, or nerve-related discomfort, a physiotherapy assessment can help determine the cause and the most appropriate treatment.

📍 222 Cape Road, Gqeberha
📞 071 877 8762
📧 [email protected]

Call or Whatsapp us before 10am for a same day appointment - guaranteed. We care, when you need it most!

28/07/2026

Think your plank is perfect? 🤔

A few small adjustments can make a big difference.

In this reel, we show some common plank mistakes before demonstrating the correct technique. Good form isn't just about holding the position for longer - it's about engaging the right muscles, protecting your spine, and getting the most out of the exercise.

In physiotherapy, exercises are only as effective as the way they're performed. Correct technique helps target the right muscles, reduces unnecessary strain, and supports a safer, more successful recovery.

Next time you drop into a plank, ask yourself… are you doing it right? 👀

📍 222 Cape Road, Gqeberha
📞 071 877 8762
📧 [email protected]

Call or Whatsapp us before 10am for a same day appointment - guaranteed. We care, when you need it most!

21/07/2026

Recovery after a reverse shoulder arthroplasty starts with the right plan. 💪

Every stage of rehabilitation has a purpose. After surgery, the focus is on gradually restoring movement, rebuilding strength, and helping you regain confidence in using your shoulder safely.

In this reel, we're guiding a patient through exercises designed to support a steady, structured recovery - because successful rehabilitation isn't about rushing the process, it's about progressing at the right pace.

If you're preparing for surgery or recovering from one, we're here to help every step of the way.

📍 222 Cape Road, Gqeberha
📞 071 877 8762
📧 [email protected]

Call or Whatsapp us before 10am for a same day appointment - guaranteed. We care, when you need it most!

07/07/2026

Recovery doesn't happen overnight - it's built one session, one exercise, and one milestone at a time.

In this reel, we're working with a patient 6 weeks after a meniscus repair, focusing on rebuilding strength, restoring movement, and progressing safely through rehabilitation.

The goal isn't just recovery - it's getting back to moving with confidence.

📍 222 Cape Road, Gqeberha
📞 071 877 8762
📧 [email protected]

Call or Whatsapp us before 10am for a same day appointment - guaranteed. We care, when you need it most!

24/06/2026

Old injury. New approach. 🎯

Just because a wound has healed doesn’t always mean the discomfort disappears.

Dry needling can be used to help address tension, sensitivity, and movement restrictions that sometimes develop around old scar tissue and injury sites.

In this reel, we're using dry needling to help manage pain associated with an old wound - targeting the surrounding tissues to encourage better movement and comfort.

📍 222 Cape Road, Gqeberha
📞 071 877 8762
📧 [email protected]

Call us before 10am for a same day appointment - guaranteed. We care, when you need it most!

17/06/2026

Getting stronger without moving? 🤔

It might sound strange, but sometimes the first step in recovery is learning how to activate a muscle before adding movement.

In this reel, Pieter demonstrates isometric exercises - a way to build strength, improve muscle activation, and support recovery while keeping the joint still.

Simple? Yes. Effective? Absolutely.

📍 222 Cape Road, Gqeberha
📞 071 877 8762
📧 [email protected]

Call us before 10am for a same day appointment - guaranteed. We care, when you need it most!

10/06/2026

Looks simple. Feels awkward. Works wonders. 😅

Pendulum swings are often one of the first movements used in shoulder rehab - helping to gently restore mobility without placing too much strain on the joint.

Small movement. Big purpose.

And yes… it can feel a little strange at first 👀

📍 222 Cape Road, Gqeberha
📞 071 877 8762
📧 [email protected]

Call us before 10am for a same day appointment - guaranteed. We care, when you need it most!

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222 Cape Road, Mill Park
Port Elizabeth
6001

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Monday 08:00 - 16:00
Tuesday 08:00 - 16:00
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Thursday 08:00 - 16:00
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