INDIAN WEDDING PICS : Ballito Physio Weds at Collisheen Estate

MY WEDDING.

Every bride dreams of her fairytale wedding, and I am no different.  If you have been to my rooms in the past year, you will know that all I could speak of was my BIG DAY!

A huge thank you to my friends and family for making the day a success and my handsome husband for materializing my dreams.

My patients... thank you for all the well wishes and continued support.

I am sharing some of my favourite pics. Thank god for makeup and edits.  The photographer made us look like this, he is exceptional. Thanks Craig (Unprecedented Pictures). Not forgetting the outstanding hair and makeup artists. Thank you Usha from Golden Scissors and Kadija from Radiant Image. You guys are rock stars.

THE DRESS

THE JEWELLERY

LOOKING AHEAD

THE CAKE, TOPPED WITH A FISHING ROD AND SKELETON

The Venue: Collisheen Estate in Ballito. Amanda was exceptional. Her meticulous methodical approach made the event run like clockwork. From the lavish, mouth watering food to the charm and elegance Collisheen holds, no bride can fault this venue.

THE STAGE, IN TRUE BOLLYWOOD STYLE... THANKS ANSU FROM DAZZLING EVENTS

THE TABLES... I HAD THIS IDEA FROM THE DAY I STARTED PLANNING BUT THE CENTER PIECES EXCEEDED MY EXPECTATIONS

ITS ALL ABOUT THE MEMORIES... OUR MEMORY LANE BROUGHT ON THE LAUGHS

NO BRIDE CAN WALK DOWN THE AISLE UNTIL MUM STAMPS HER APPROVAL. THANKS MUM!

THANK GOD FOR MAKEUP, I DEFINATELY DON'T LOOK LIKE THIS NATURALLY. THANKS RADIANT IMAGE, KATHIJA

THE CENTER OF MY WORLD AND THE LIGHT OF MY LIFE... MY HANDSOME HUSBAND... BASHIN KISTNAN

                                                   
                                                       THE START OF OUR BIG DAY

THE MARRIAGE RITUALS. ELATED!

AND THE FUN BEGINS...

THE BEAUTIFUL BELLY DANCER

FIRST DANCE... SHANIA TWAIN "From this moment on..."

                                    KICK OFF THE HEELS, DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY

THE BOYS PARTYING

                               PHOTO BOOTH WAS A MASSIVE HIT WITH THE GUESTS.

FINALLY A MRS

IF YOU LIKED THE PICS, PLEASE VOTE FOR ME SMS 30658 TO 36697 TO WIN SA BRIDE OF THE YEAR 2014.

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Thanks a Mil, stay Active

FUNKY FRIDAY

FUNKY FRIDAY.

This week I’m sharing a link that was passed on by my colleague Sean Adams (Certified Prosthetist and Orthotist in Ballito).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=2cZnydKJ6Do

Hope this link stirs your motivation to keep active... inspirational that your body has no limits, Thanks Sean.

UNTIL WE BLOG AGAIN, STAY ACTIVE

           Lianca Dookran          

"Hands On Physio on Hand"

032 5863240     0727294763

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TRIVIA THURSDAY : STRETCH IT!! 4 PHYSIO FACTS ON STRETCHING

4 PHYSIO FACTS ON STRETCHING

With Comrades 2014 around the corner, stretching is an important component of your training regimen. As a runner are you stretching effectively? You are most likely doing it wrong...
What is a stretch?
Stretching involves elongating a specific muscle or muscle group to its fullest length.
How does it benefit you?
Stretching Increases flexibility and circulation, Improves balance and coordination and alleviates pain.

DON’T STRETCH THE TRUTH : How much do you really know?

1.     A stretch should be done before a warm up?

a)     True

b)     False

FALSE: A Warm up should always precede stretching as stretching cold muscles can lead to injury.

2.     How long should you hold a stretch?

a)     5-10 seconds

b)     30 minutes

c)     Till you feel the pull

d)     20 seconds

D) 20 seconds, physiologically your body takes 20 seconds to trigger a stretch reflex response.

3.     At the end of a good run or workout, you should

a)     Thank god it’s over!

b)     Weigh yourself to see how much you’ve lost.

c)     Update your facebook status to “Great run, lost about 5kgs”

d)     Stretch and Roll

D) static stretching before heading out of the gym.                                                                                                    TIP: Use a foam roller post-workout and never skip pre-stretching to get those knots out.

4.     You should always bounce at the end of range when holding a stretch.

a)     True, bouncing increases the level of the stretch

b)     False, You shouldn’t bounce with stretches

B) FALSE, A Stretch should be slow and smooth. Stretching with bouncing may be counter productive. Static stretching is effective to increase range of motion (flexibility). Dynamic stretching (bouncing should be part of the warm up)

UNTIL WE BLOG AGAIN, KEEP STRETCHING AND STAY ACTIVE

           Lianca Dookran               

"Hands On Physio on Hand"                       032 5863240     0727294763  http://www.ballito.mobi/content/physiotherapist-lianca-dookran                                                                                                                                         *** OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE TO RENT IN OUR PHYSIO ROOMS FOR MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL, CONTACT US FOR DETAILS.

DESK-ER-CISE ABDOMINALS

In keeping with our Monday Desk-er-cises, Try an AB workout at the Desk

Getting a 6 pack at the Desk

Side Bends:

Holding a water bottle with both hands, life it up over the head, elbows straight. Gently bend towards the left as far as you can, squeeze those abs. Return to starting position and repeat on the other side.  Continue to 20 reps

Do the twist twist : Ab Twists:

Again holding a water bottle now at chest level, gently twist to the right as far as you can, contract your abs. Return to starting position and repeat on the left. Continue for 20 reps.

 

                                                                                    

PHYSIO TIP: WALK AROUND WHEN CHATTING ON YOUR CELL AT WORK, INCORPORATING EXERCISE INTO YOUR DAY, EVERY BIT COUNTS

UNTIL WE BLOG AGAIN... STAY ACTIVE

           Lianca Dookran          

"Hands On Physio on Hand"

032 5863240     0727294763

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TRIVIA THURSDAY ANSWERS : ALL ABOUT YOUR PHYSIO

Trivia THURSDAY: PHYSIO FACTS

Answers posted TODAY

1)      If your physio diagnoses you with Medial Epicondylitis, What is the layman’s term?

a)      Golfers elbow

b)      Tennis elbow

c)       Swollen ankle

d)      Fractured toe

A) GOLFERS ELBOW

2)      The strongest muscle in the human body is

a)      Your quadriceps

b)      The tongue

c)       Gluteus maximus

d)      Calf muscle

B) THE TONGUE

3)      The physiotherapist wishes to use a goniometer on you. What is it?

a)      An instrument used to measure joint range of motion

b)      An instrument used to auscultate breathe sounds

c)       An instrument used to palpate muscle spasm

d)      A setting based on electrotherapy device used to measure how many meters you can sprint.

A) AN INSTRUMENT USED TO MEASURE JOINT RANGE OF MOTION

4)      A doctors referral is needed to see a physio

a)      True

b)      False

B) FALSE

5)      Your soleus muscle is located in

a)      Under your lats

b)      A medial component of your quads

c)       Under the sole of your feet

d)      In your calf

D) IN YOUR CALF

UNTIL WE BLOG AGAIN, STAY INFORMED AND ACTIVE

           Lianca Dookran          

"Hands On Physio on Hand"

032 5863240     0727294763

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LIANCA TALKS CARPAL TUNNEL. YOUTUBE LINK

CLICK THE LINK TO WATCH MY TIPS ON CARPAL TUNNEL:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GqNFtFyWgeo&feature=youtube_gdata_player

UNTIL WE BLOG AGAIN, STAY ACTIVE

           Lianca Dookran          

"Hands On Physio on Hand"

032 5863240     0727294763

Check out our BLOG!

http://www.physiotherapist-ballito.blogspot.com/

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DESK- ERCISE (OFFICE WORKOUT-ARMS)

In Keeping with our last Monday’s post on office exercises. This post is a follow up on the many exercises you can do at the desk. Its arms today.

Upper Body Exercises

Shoulder Raise incorporating Triceps:

Last week I mentioned the importance of drinking water and as a way to ensure you drink more, you should keep a bottle at your desk. So why not use the bottle as a weight. Sit (Stomach in chest out) and hold a full water bottle. Lift the bottle to shoulder height, hold for 10 seconds.

Then continue to lift up and over your head. Bend your elbow, taking the bottle behind you and contract those triceps.  Straighten the arm and lower down, repeating for 20 times.

Don’t forget the other side!

Bulk up those guns: Bicep Curls:  

Hold the same water bottle, suck in those abs in, keep your back straight (read my perfect posture tips) and curl bottle towards shoulder for 20 reps.  

Don’t forget the other hand

PHYSIO TIPS TO STAY HEALTHY AT WORK

1.Drink UP

Drinking water is a key component in maintaining good health. So stay hydrated. (read my blog post on the importance of water and tips to help you drink more). Staying hydrated will stop you from skipping a workout due to dehydration, lethargy or headaches.

2.You are what you eat so Eat well

Carry healthy snacks to work such as fruit or nuts, yoghurt, crackers etc for energy, along with a protein such as low fat cheese or nuts to keep your tummy full, which will stop you from excessive unhealthy snacking.

3. Swop the pumps for trainers

Simple but brilliant: Change into your workout clothes at work, Once you’re in gear, you’re less likely skip the gym.

UNTIL WE BLOG AGAIN, STAY ACTIVE, EVEN AT WORK!

           Lianca Dookran          

"Hands On Physio on Hand"

032 5863240     0727294763

Check out our BLOG!

http://www.physiotherapist-ballito.blogspot.com/

http://www.ballito.mobi/content/physiotherapist-lianca-dookran

*** OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE TO RENT IN OUR PHYSIO ROOMS FOR MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL, CONTACT US FOR DETAILS.