Briony Gildenhuys Physiotherapy

08/06/2026

After starting the weekend with a beautiful breathwork session we then spent Sunday morning on a Forest Bathing Walk with Jen from Naturally Grounded. Forest Bathing is the direct translation of the Japanese word Shinrin-yoku, from which the current concept of Forest Bathing originated. It encapsulates the essence of total immersion in nature with all of your being and all of your senses. Luckily in the cool winters morning there was no bathing in water (!) but an awesome opportunity to experience the natural world with our whole selves. A chance to return to nature where we, and our nervous systems, belong 💚🧘‍♀️🌳

05/06/2026

What better to do on the coldest day of the year so far than snuggle under our blankets, with the sun warming us through the windows, as we learned about nervous system regulation through the amazing power of breathing and practised such simple yet impactful techniques.
Thank you so much to Niki Seberini for an awesome Breathwork session 🩵

02/06/2026

The year is flying by and already we are at the end of the third block of students! What a rewarding four weeks it has been to play a role in introducing the next generation of physios to the wonderful world of neuro rehab!
Wits Physiotherapy Department

17/05/2026

Check out the highlights of the day here:
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17/05/2026

17/05/2026

Last Sunday 346,526 people all over the world got together to raise awareness of spinal cord injury and raise funds for research. Together we raised 9.2 million euros!! What an amazing achievement and what a reminder of what we can achieve when we work together for a common purpose. And it was a really fun day too!
Sunday May 9th is the date for next year please join if you can. Help by being a part of the team who help to improve the lives of people with spinal cord injury 👩‍🦽‍➡️🧑‍🦽‍➡️🏃‍♀️‍➡️🏃‍➡️🏆🏅

26/04/2026

Eeeek! Only two weeks to go until the most amazing wings for life world run!!
If you don’t know what it is then watch this amazing documentary that was produced for the run last year 💜 And then book your place to come and join in the fun!
https://www.redbull.com/int-en/films/wings-for-life-world-run-inside-the-biggest-race

25/04/2026

Block 2 done and dusted!

04/03/2026

This year, we are focusing on the “unseen” neurological conditions.

The ones that don’t always appear on scans or blood tests.
The ones where patients are sometimes told, “There’s nothing wrong,” despite very real and life-altering symptoms.

Many of these fall under the umbrella of nervous system dysregulation, presenting as Dysautonomia, Functional Neurological Disorder (FND), and Chronic pain, among others.

These conditions are real.
They are neurological.
And they deserve understanding and evidence-based care.

Symptoms can include dizziness, weakness, fatigue, pain, blackouts, movement changes, and cognitive difficulties — often fluctuating and often misunderstood.

Not everything that matters shows up on a scan.
This year, we’re committed to raising awareness, reducing stigma, and supporting recovery.

You are not alone.