Physiotherapy aids Covid recovery

Writer: Hedda Mittner

Van Vuuren Physiotherapists celebrate their 27th birthday this month, making this the oldest physiotherapy practice in Hermanus. With the current Covid regulations in force, celebrations were subdued but the team did get together for a special anniversary photograph. Above are (back row) Annelize Boshoff, Chanel Mouton, Antionette van Vuuren (owner), Charlotte Cronje, and (front) Hannah de Waal and Silke Struwig. Each of these therapists is passionate about their profession, with a variety of special interests to tend to patients’ individual needs, including women’s health courses, stretch classes and Pilates.

While most locals know ‘the blue house’ on the corner of Main Road and Albertyn Street in Northcliff, not everyone is aware of the important role that owner, Antionette van Vuuren and her team of physiotherapists are also playing in the fight against Covid-19. Not only do they assist patients in hospital but they also offer Covid-related rehab in the comfort of your own home. “Unfortunately the Coronavirus affects various systems in the body,” says Antionette. “The latest research shows that some of the symptoms and limitations can last well up to a year post-infection.”

The goal of Van Vuuren Physiotherapists is to reduce these long-term effects on the body by addressing physical difficulties such as poor cardiovascular tolerance, weakened muscles due to inactivity, and loss of functionality in and around the house.

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