According to psychoanalytic theory personality is made up of 3 parts – the id, ego (self) and superego. The id is impulsive, self-centred and childlike. The superego knows what is either good or bad and it is the opposite of … Read more
Awareness & Gestalt Therapy
Our awareness is a very subjective experience. So much so that a client cannot be assumed to be feeling the same experience as the therapist. If the therapist wants to help the client, they are to make the client more … Read more
Finding the Balance
During our lives we take on numerous roles. The two main ones being those related to our job and our family. However, at times, juggling these roles may become overwhelming or, in other times, one ends up sacrificing one for … Read more
Treating Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar disorder is a mental disorder that is characterized by severe high and low moods and significant changes in sleep, energy, thinking, and behaviour. People suffering from bipolar disorder may go through times where they feel excessively happy and thrilled … Read more
What can a person do if he or she has a weak pelvic floor?
Exercise is the key to strengthening your pelvic floor and pelvic floor exercises need to be carefully instructed by a women’s health/continence physiotherapist to be done effectively.
Pelvic floor exercises can help to improve bladder and bowel control, reduce and/or … Read more
What is the role of pelvic floor muscles in bowel movement and what is pelvic floor dysfunction?
The pelvic floor needs to relax and contract in a coordinated fashion for a person to be able to have normal stool elimination. If for some reason the person is unable to control these muscles, he or she is said … Read more
What is vaginismus and the role of the physiotherapist in its treatment?
Vaginismus is a sexual dysfunction where women are unable to have vaginal penetration. This is because the muscles of the pelvic floor surrounding the vagina contract involuntarily resulting in the vagina clenching shut. This leads to pain on attempt of … Read more
Who is the person suffering from Anorexia Nervosa?
Anorexia is not a lifestyle choice, it is a mental illness that impedes you from eating the necessary amount of food that your body and your brain need. People who have anorexia nervosa have a deep-seeded fear of putting weight … Read more
The Psychological Effects of Anorexia Nervosa
In trying to understand anorexia, it is of paramount importance that one delineates the psychological effects of anorexia nervosa. This is important as for a full recovery, one has to address the psychological part of the illness. People with anorexia … Read more
Perineal pain associated with childbirth
Perineal trauma can effect up to 85% of women after vaginal delivery. The consequences of this include perineal pain and dyspareunia (pain during sexual intercourse). Your perineum is a small muscular area between your vagina and anus.
Immediate postpartum tips … Read more