Locum Lifestyle, edition 7

LOCUM Official Publication of the National Association of Locums in South Africa

MOTORING LAMBORGINI

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• LYMPHOEDEMA • PHYSIOTHERAPY • DOCTOR OF THE YEAR

FASHION

• ANN-LEE COUTURE • SHABBY CHIC

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ZANZIBAR LIMPOPO NATAL NORTHERN CAPE

MEDICAL

EDITION 7

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Lifestyle

HEALTH | TRAVEL | MEDICAL | JOBS | FASHION | MOTORING

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EDITION 7 6 EDITOR • message 8 NALSA • president’s message 10 MOTORING • Lamborgini Huracan • Cape Sidecar adventures 16 TARYN HARRIS • feeling the chemistry 20 TRAVEL • Zanzibar • Malopo Lodge • Tashaiti lodge • Mabula Game Lodge • Gooderson Drakensberg • Gooderson Bushlands

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33 FINANCE Sanlam advice 32 FASHION • Shabby Chic • Ann Lee Couture 38 MEDICAL • Lympheodema • Rudasa • physiotherapy 48 PHOTOGRAPHY • Impressions of India 52 CAREER CLASSIFIEDS • locum placements

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EDITOR’S MESSAGE

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he year is on a roll and so are we with our first edition for 2016.

Our medical focus is on Dr Ndiviwe Mphothulo, South Africa’s 2015 Rural Doctor of the Year. We also have a look at physiotherapy and Francois Rossouw lymphedema.

We also have some interesting holiday destinations in Zanzibar, Limpopo, Northen Cape and KZN. The Lamborgini and the Lamborgini Huracan is in the spotlight in this issue with their beautiful super car in our motoring section page 10.

Fashion make-overs are the order of the day and Shabby Chic show us how it is done. Ann Lee Couture shows off her cocktail dresses in our fashion section on page 34. Renowned photographer, Gunter Komnick, shares his impressions of India on page 48.

Our career classified section in the back of the magazine features more permanent and locum placement opportunities.

For our first time readers, some basic information on our magazine. We are the official magazine of NALSA (National Association of Locums in South Africa). The magazine is bi-monthly and available in both printed and digital format. The link to the digital version is available on www. locumlifestyle.co.za Should you wish to contact us or send us an article, email: editor@locumlifestyle.com. We look forward to hearing from you.

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EDITOR Francois Rossouw COPY: Kim Carels Henk Mulder DESIGNER: Mulbach Design J&T Style Graphics WEB MASTER: Andrew Johnson ADVERTISING & SALES Lemanja: lemanja@locumlifestylemagazine.co.za Bella: bella@locumlifestyle.co.za EDITORIAL: editor@locumlifestyle.co.za Outdoor and Sport : Wimpie Ackerman

DISCLAIMER

Locum Lifestyle Magazine makes no representations, endorsements, warranties or guarantees about any of the products and/or services offered or advertised within this magazine. Locum Lifestyle expressly disclaims any and all liability relating to or arising from the sale, distribution, manufacture, use or misuse of all products and all services offered and advertised within this publication.

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ARTICLES & PHOTOGRAPHS

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NALSA

NALSA

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LOCUMS IN SOUTH AFRICA

MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

Pharmacies today are at a significant point between the conventional drug-dispensing business of the past and a healthcare provider not forgetting the retail sector where pharmacies are not standalone businesses anymore.

If you look at the trend is South Africa over the last few years, it is clear that a major mind shift has taken place.

The financial survival and wellness of pharmacies relies on the retail element selling fitness, health and beauty products alongside the traditional medicine dispensing counters of pharmacists. While they are subject to legislation, regulation and oversight for their medicine and drug dispensaries, they are also influenced by the same trends and successes that shape the leading national retail pharmacy companies such as Pick n Pay, Dischem, SPAR, Shoprite Checkers and the Clicks Group to mention a few.

The trend of healthcare medical services industry to shift their key focus and service offering preventative healthcare approach by promoting a healthier lifestyle through primary care.

Community and retail pharmacies are following suit with many adding primary care nursing clinics in their stores, in their quest to offer unparalleled access to innovative, high-quality, affordable health and wellbeing services.

In order to remain competitive and loved by their communities, pharmacies are fast adopting to offer total holistic healthcare services compared to before when most visits to the pharmacy was to collect prescriptions.

The result of these changes is good news for pharmacists and nurses due the large increase of staff.

This is also good news for us in the locum industry where demand is outstripping supply. To survive in this highly completive industry, pharmacies need to improve their services to include: NALSA’s MISSION The purpose of the National Association of Locums in South Africa (NALSA®) is to provide a foundation of industry standards and ethical guidelines for companies specialising in locum and term contract staffing services. These principles are the

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Andro Engelbrecht

• Disease education • Illness Prevention • Coordination of medications • Medication management • Patient education • Comprehensive medication reviews • Ongoing medication monitoring • Chronic disease management For patients to get the full benefit of their medications and a holistic primary healthcare approach, pharmacists must be an integral part of the health care system.

Improving quality of life and overall health in a costeffective manner are important goals for everyone.

Proper use of medications is essential to meeting that goal, particularly for those with chronic conditions requiring complex medication therapies. Even a small improvement in chronic disease management would result in substantial savings for your patients.

Pharmacists bring comprehensive knowledge on the use of medications for the treatment, management and prevention of diseases to the health care team.

As pharmacies become more involved in the health care system patients will no longer need to make an appointment with their general practitioner or doctor for simple tests related to chronic diseases, patient assessments, and disease management. Patients will maintain their health; have a better understanding of their medications. If pharmacies provide these additional services, patients will be increasingly loyal to the brand.

Coverage of pharmacist-provided patient care services create incentives for pharmacy owners to expand the services offered and integrate these services into their existing business models. I believe that understanding and adapting to this strategy and business model is vital to the pharmacy of tomorrow’s success.

cornerstones of the relationship between NALSA® members and their clients.

Also to maintain industry leadership by promoting excellence, ethical standards, innovation and a spirit of co-operation for contingent staff.

NALSA’s VISION NALSA is dedicated to promoting a positive industry image through a practical but strict Code of Ethics based upon excellence, honesty, fairness, peer review and reasonable industry standards.

Care • Service • Value

MOTORING

LAMBORGHINI AVENTADOR

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LAMBORGHINI MURCIELAGO

LAMBORGHINI MIURA

LAMBORGHINI VENEN ROADSTER

LAMBORGHINI DIABLO

Lamborghini History

Italian Ferruccio Lamborghini founded the company in 1963 with the objective of producing a refined grand touring car to compete with offerings from established marques such as Ferrari. The company’s first models were released in the mid1960s and were noted for their refinement, power and comfort. He was born in Italy in 1916.

Lamborghini first manufactured tractors and as Italy’s economy grew, demand for his high quality tractors started to grow. He began building his own tractor engines, but he loved cars as well.

Lamborghini decided there was nothing Ferrari was doing he could not exceed. He decided to build his

own car with a V12 engine. For the design he used an engineer named Giampaolo Dallara who had previously worked on a Ferrari V12 engine.

His first car was the Lamborghini 350 GT. The Miura was on shown in November 1965 at the Turin Auto Show, represented by Ferruccio Lamborghini himself with great success.

In 1973 at the Geneva Auto Show Lamborghini surprised the world with his revolutionary LP400 Countach. After this many Lamborghini supercars followed.

On August 4 1998, in a series of complex transactions, Audi AG became the sole owner of Automobili Lamborghini.

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Lamborghini Huracán

Lamborghini Huracán LP 610-4 he Start of a New Legend A super sports car with breath taking performance: 0 to 100 km/h in 3.2 seconds, Automobili Lamborghini is taking a major step into the future with the newly developed Huracán LP 610-4, the successor to the highly successful Gallardo, the Italian super sports car manufacturer is redefining the benchmark. With its pure and absolute design,

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breathtaking dynamics and excellent quality, the Huracán delivers an unparalleled sports car experience.

Stephan Winkelmann, President and CEO of Automobili Lamborghini said: “With the Huracán, Lamborghini is writing the next chapter in its great history.”

• Top speed of more than 325 km/h • Acceleration figures - zero to 100 km/h in 3.2 seconds, zero to 200 km/h in 9.9 seconds.

• Naturally aspirated V10 engine with 5.2-liter displacement and 449 kW / 610 hp • Extremely fast-shifting 7-speed dual-clutch transmission • Innovative lightweight concept: hybrid chassis made from carbon fiber and aluminum • Pure and absolute exterior design, full-LED lighting technology • Elegant interior design, top craftsmanship and a host of individualisation options

• Cockpit with fully integrated controls and virtual 12.3” TFT instrument cluster • New dynamic mode selection concept • Carbon-ceramic brakes as standard With its power-to-weight ratio of just 2.33 kilograms per hp, the Lamborghini Huracán achieves absolutely breathtaking performance.

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njoy a meander through the beautiful Paarl and Stellenbosch wine districts.

Depart from Cape Town after breakfast and head out on a leisurely drive towards the historical town of Stellenbosch. After a pleasant stroll through the town centre, all aboard your sidecar and head out over the Helshoogte pass for a wine tasting at one of the many wine estates en route; Tokara, Thelema, Delaire and many more.

After the tastings and cellar tour, load up your wine purchases in the sidecar boot and head onwards through Pniel, past Boschendal Wine Estate and towards the Paarl Wine District.

Some en route lunch suggestions: Karoo lamb-on-the-spit. BBQ at Backsberg coupled with some wine tasting, or a sumptuous ‘Le

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Picnique’ in the stunning Boschendal Wine Estate gardens. After lunch head towards the Spice Route or Fairview Estate for a variety of decadent tastings that include chocolate, goats cheese, craft beer and much, much, more....

After you’ve exhausted your taste buds, it’s back on your sidecar and a leisurely return to the city with Table Mountain bathed in the afternoon sunlight.

Contact Information to book a trip: Tim Clarke Phone: +27 21 434 9855 Cell: 082 308 5483 E-mail: info@sidecars.co.za Sidecar Depot: No. 2 Glengariff Road, Three Anchor Bay, Sea Point, Cape Town, 8005

CAPE SIDECAR ADVENTURES Have your breath taken away in a vintage World War II sidecar. A fleet of 25 sidecars is available for chauffeured tours, transfers, fun events and more.

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YOUR STRESS AND LIFESTYLE CHOICES

ARE YOU FLIRTING WITH BURN-OUT? “Health is a state of physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.” This statement is made by the World Health Organisation but I would add the word, emotional, to the above definition too.

We are realising (and science is proving) that we are WHOLE and that our mind, emotions and physiology are inextricably linked. The health of the one affects the other. Our mental, emotional and physical health all need to be nourished to ensure overall health and well-being. (a.k.a. A BEING that is WELL) Our level of health affects the way we deal with daily challenges and opportunities. It affects our thinking, resilience, relationships, performance and enjoyment of life.

I love the word “nourish”. It feels wholesome, nurturing and healthy. It got me thinking about how we “feed” ourselves every day. My invitation to you is to do a personal audit and start noticing…

What are you feeding your mind? How are you nourishing your body? In what ways do you sustain your relationships and community? What conversations and activities fill you up with nutrients? How can you make healthier choices for mind, body and emotional health?

Does it serve you to work 15 hour days, 7 days a week? If so, these are “Red Zone” conditions

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where adrenalin is released constantly and your cortisol (the stress hormone) levels spike due to your body thinking it is under attack. Your body is “built” for short, quick spikes of cortisol for survival purposes - to outrun the lion chasing you. It is not designed to outrun the imaginary lion (stress) forever by flooding your system with adrenalin 24/7. The body is designed to spend most of its time in the “Green Zone” where we stay healthy, recover, refuel and find homeostasis. Adrenalin is only supposed to be activated when you are in real danger. Increased cortisol can lead to systems within the body shutting down (e.g. reproductive, digestive and respiratory systems) and because your body thinks it is in constant danger, a whole host of symptoms can arise (e.g. IBS, asthma, rashes, hypertension etc). Word on the street, “burnout.”

You might win the pitch, get the business but you might run the risk of spending the money you make on therapy, chiropractors, alcohol, television, shopping or endless quick fixes to try and restore the unbalanced you (and your relationships and goals) back to health or escape the illness.

How can you find a way to feed all parts of youself so that you feel nourished and healthy?

I am not saying therapy, chiros and even the odd glass of wine doesn’t have its place

in promoting health and the enjoyment of life. Just ask yourself, do they form part of how you nourish yourself –how you stay happy and healthy? Or does it only treat the symptoms of an “unhealthy” lifestyle resulting in unhealthy choices which leads to a “not so fun” experience of life?

The term “health” is relative.

Some people are vegan and others don’t do takeaways during the week. Some people cut out sugar or run marathons. Some people stretch, others meditate or play golf. Some people participate in a book club. We all have different ideas of what health means and what makes us feel good as a holsitic being in body, mind and emotions. My advise to you: “Feast on your Life” You are the head chef in YOUR kitchen.

FEED YOURSELF and others with NOURISHING words, food, activities and interactions and spend more time in the GREEN ZONE. About Taryn Harris: Taryn Harris is an executive coach, Business,Brand & Human Capital Activator, Life designer, speaker, and creator of the IN-BODY programmes. www. tarynharris.com Taryn moves people into their power and organisations into their power through people.

Visit; www.tarynharris.com

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Sultan Sands Zanzibar

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he Sultan Sands Island Resort is located in the same place where the La Villa Beach Club was (until 2006) - a standard 20 roomed hotel next to the Bluebay Beach Resort & Spa. After its acquisition by the Group, it was transformed into a unique, one-of-a-kind holiday facility. It is now a resort befitting its name association with the fabled Omani Sultans who ruled the Zanzibar Islands for centuries.

LOCATION OF SULTAN SANDS

The Sultan Sands Island Resort is situated next to its sister resort, the Bluebay Beach Resort & Spa, on the beachfront of the wide, sparkling beaches of Kiwengwa in the east coast of Zanzibar.

ACCOMMODATION

The Sultan Sands Island Resort has a total of 76 rooms, 56 Pwani Rooms & 20 Bahari Rooms: Each Room, in both room categories, offers a spacious bedroom, separate dressing room, en-suite bathroom and a spacious veranda or balcony.

Decorated with tasteful traditional Zanzibar furniture - including either one large bed or two queen size beds with mosquito nets, separate dressing room, en-suite bathroom with a shower. Also equiped with modern facilities such as split-level

air conditioner, ceiling fan, satellite TV, mini-bar, hair dryer, safe and telephone.

Pwani Rooms These are the newly constructed rooms of the Sultan Sands. They are on rising grounds in beautiful landscaped gardens, over looking the Ocean. Built in single storey traditional rondavels, each with two tastefully decorated bed rooms with separate changing rooms leading into superbly appointed en-suite bathrooms.

It includes: • 1 large King size double bed or 2 Queen size beds with mosquito nets • Separate dressing room • En suite bathrooms/shower • Spacious Veranda • Split level air conditioners • Ceiling Fan • Mini-bar • Hair dryers • Telephone • Satellite TV These rooms are split level with a lower level lounge area and all the hallmarks of modern day convenience and comfort.

For more information contact:

ANTON FROM DISCOVER ZANZIBAR anton@discoveragency.co.za 021 - 853 5621 www.discoveragency.co.za

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Molopo Kalahari Lodge

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olopo Kalahari Lodge is a gem in the Green Kalahari. Situated 190km north of Upington, towards the Botswana and Namibian border on the way to the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park. One will find an unique selection of valuable antiques in the main building that houses the reception, bar, restaurant and lounge.

The shop offers wood, firelighters and a wide selection of meat cuts to pick and choose from.

A wonderful, well stocked bar area with chilled beer glasses and pub lunches to order in the restaurant decorated with guest messages written on the walls. In the bar you will find our barber chair and home brewed mampoer.

The veranda is equiped with shaded rustic seating away from the midday sun where friendly staff serve selections from our a lรก carte restaurant. You can choose a variety of options: Sheep Neck; Burgers; Calamari; Oxtail; Venison Pie; Baked Pudding, to name a few.

The accommodation is well equipped with flat screen TV’s and DSTV. Different styles of accommodation are available. Ten luxurious rondawels around the main swimming pool, equipped with more than one bed. Some including a double and three-quarter beds.

The six camping chalets are compact with two three-quarter beds and a bathroom.

Triangular shaped roofs and stone work around the walls creates a true Kalahari feeling.

The tented chalets are normal chalets with tented sides, two three-quarter beds and a bathroom. The bathrooms of these chalets are designed in an “open-air” style with an open roof to gaze at the night sky.

Contact: MOLOPO KALAHARI LODGE Telephone : +27 (0)54 511 0008 After Hours : +27 (0)73 825 8704 E-mail: namrod13@lantic.net

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Tshahitsi Lodge Northern Cape Province

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shahitsi Lodge is situated on the outskirts of Upington in the Northern Cape Province of South Africa. Free standing units greet you on arrival at the lodge with crisp linen, air conditioning, self-catering area and kitchenette. Each unit with its own shaded parking area. The biggest attraction is our outside shower under the stars.

Rich, free ranging animal life with indigenous birds, springbucks and emus.

A big private lapa and braai area is situated between the various family units with a sparkling swimming blue pool with lounge chairs and sun umbrellas. The entire area is coverered grass and is safe for young and old.

A laundry facility is situated on our premises for your convenience – we will wash and iron for your convenience with a same day service.

A nice car wash can be arranged especially after a hectic day’s drive through the Kgalagadi Park, only 200km North of Upington.

There are several activities availible for the children like the jumbo chess board and a playpark at the Bilo Restaurant which lies at the back of the lodge’s premises.

Bilo Restaurant is in walking distance from your chalet and they prepare traditional steaks, sauces and seafood.

TSHAHITSI LODGE Telephone : +27 (0)54 333 1126 After Hours : +27 (0)79 583 5475 E-mail: nclodge@webmail.co.za

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Mabula Game Lodge is a true African Safari Destination situated two and a half hours from Johannesburg in the malaria free Waterberg region of the Limpopo Province. The surrounding beauty of the African bushveld and the presence of the Big Five will relax the body and sooth the soul. Perfect for family getaways and for corporate functions or conferences.

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istinctly African in style, Mabula Game Lodge offers comfortable thatch-roof suites with luxury finishings. With soft neutral bushveld colours throughout and massive windows bringing the African wildlife indoors, guests will experience unprecedented comfort while enjoying the sights and sounds that Mabula Game Lodge has to offer.

Relax at the recently refurbished Mabula Spa with a range of soothing treatments and packages, or cool off in one of Mabula’s crystal clear swimming pool, relax on the pool loungers reading a book or sip a refreshing cocktail from the Poolside Cocktail Bar. Kids will enjoy their time at Mabula Game Lodge,

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with the year-round children’s program, Cubz Club, teaching them all about the magic of the wilderness and wildlife. Mabula Game Lodge offers their children’s program under strict supervision keeping your little ones delighted and engaged from 10h00 to 19h00.

At the Mabula Wildlife Centre a variety of activities such as horseback safaris, tennis, archery, paintball, star gazing, quad bike safaris, guided bush walks and even visits to the on-site Mabula Reptile Centre where visitors will learn how to avoid being bitten and come face to face with some exquisite species of local and exotic snakes, not to mention a very

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friendly Iguana, will keep both adults and children entertained.

Keen birders will enjoy the regular birding drives or walks, spotting such species as the Amur Falcon, Lilac-breasted Roller and Red-crested Korhaan, while guided walks provide the perfect setting in which to follow animal tracks, identify plants and insects and spot some of the area’s most beautiful birdlife.

Experience the varied habitats of Mabula Game Reserve that provide ideal conditions for an astounding selection of large mammals including the Big Five, other predators such as Hyena and Jackal, and a variety of antelope like Red Hartebeest, Eland, Gemsbok and Blesbok . A Mabula game drive safari in open 4x4 vehicles will truly delight your senses.

Conference meetings in the bush couldn’t be more pleasant than at Mabula Game Lodge, with three fully equipped conferencing venues on offer. The newly refurbished Marula Conference Venue seats

up to 60 delegates in cinema-style, offering a fixed projector and av facilities. The largest conferencing venue on offer at Mabula Game Lodge is the Kingfisher Conference Centre which can accommodate up to 160 delegates in cinema-style. Kingfisher has its own bathroom facilities. Baobab Conference Centre is the smallest of the three venues and seats up to 40 delegates in Cinema-style. As part of their conferencing experience, delegates can choose from an interesting array of themed tea and coffee breaks.

Mabula Game Lodge is your home in the African wilderness.

For more information contact Karen Pretorius MARKETING EXTRAORDINARY Email: marketing@extraordinary.co.za Tel: 011 516 4367 Web: www.extraordinary.co.za

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Gooderson’s Drakensberg Garden Leisure Resort

DRAKENSBERG GARDENS MEETS THE GREAT OUTDOORS ooderson Drakensberg Gardens Golf & Spa Resort, known for its spectacular view of the unforgettable Southern Drakensberg, crisp mountain air, rejuvenating clear streams and azure blue skies, is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts looking forward to a golfing weekend away or adventure-filled holiday.

and Lake Kwanyoni boating and trout fishing dam with a beautiful clubhouse, unspoilt fairways and arresting greens that are kept in perfect playing condition throughout the year. The Club’s membership has been increasing every year and now has over 2000 members. Having undergone an upgrade, the course has an improved appearance with new bridges, cart paths, improvement on the level of the tee-boxes, as well as the additional golf carts.

A golfer’s paradise, the resort prides itself on the renowned Gooderson Drakensberg Gardens Golf Club, the only 18-hole golf course in the Southern Berg (NGU affiliated). Known to be challenging but fair, the course is ideal for all golfers from seasoned professionals to the first time player.

This 18 Hole Par 72 Golf Course plays 5559m (Club) and 5738m (Championship). The front 9 of the course offers 1x Par3, 7x Par4 and 1x Par5 with a total distance of 2856m (Club) and 2927m (Championship). The back 9 of the course offers 3x Par3, 3x Par4, and 3x Par5 with a total distance of 2703m (Club) and 2811m (Championship).

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Gooderson Drakensberg Gardens Golf Club boasts the most spectacular views of the Rhino Horn Peak

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Membership Green fees range from R140 for a 9

hole and R170 for an 18 hole, to R100 for Junior Golfers and R220 for a 9 hole and R320 for an 18 hole for Day Visitors. A full list of prices is available on the Gooderson website.

Not only does the resort offer a first class golfing experience, but there is also an array of adventurous activities for families. 2015 has seen a number of exciting new editions, with the introduction of a zip line called “The Rinkhals” that stretches from half way up the Beacon Hike down to the Adventure Park, a cricket Field with netted pitch and field, based inside the BMX track (great for all ages, especially father and son bonding) as well as a bow range at the Adventure Park for archery enthusiasts.

More adventure-based activities include a the 12km custom built mountain biking track which passes by the resort’s picturesque dam, through the golf course as well as the lush pine forest and is suitable for all riders of all levels, horse-riding which

can be booked for beginners all the way through to seasoned veterans, a mini-animal farm, putt-putt, swimming pool with slide and even something for mom – an on-site spa, wellness centre complete with sauna and jacuzzi.

Golfers and their families are encouraged to visit Gooderson Drakensberg Gardens Golf & Spa Resort for their next holiday. Visit www.goodersonleisure. co.za for more information or call 031 337 4222 to make your booking.

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BUSHLANDS GAME LODGE BUSH WACKING AT GOODERSON’S

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here’s no beating around at Gooderson’s Bushlands Game Lodge. Bushlands lives up to its name, providing guests with the unforgettable experience of living in the wild while enjoying all the comforts of home.

Wooden cabins are connected by walkway to our beautiful boma where you can have pre-dinner drinks around a bonfire before enjoying a satisfying bushveld meal and then retiring to the verandah to meet our resident bush babies who drop in for a bedtime snack.

The newly revamped Gooderson Bushlands Game Lodge provides a whole new experience for everyone from city slickers taking time out, to nature lovers who are looking for a unique connection with Zululand’s unique wilderness.

In addition to the home comforts and glorious meals, we’ve renovated our waterhole so that visitors can view the many animals and birds that it attracts from the comfort of an armchair. You

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can enjoy the beauty of the morning, sundowners at the end of the day or a peek into the unique African nightlife with new lighting.

Bigger wildlife such as zebra, warthog, giraffe, nyala, wildebeest, impala and the local friendly resident Ozzie the Ostrich can be seen either on a trail, from the viewing lounge or even from outside your stilted lodge. We also have a rustic wooden hide overlooking a waterhole where you can recline on comfy couches, drink in hand.

Our wetland provides the perfect home for our feathered friends and welcome both experienced and new birders alike. Because the surrounding wetlands dries up during the dry period, late winter and early summer, we have created an artificial one that acts as a permanent water source and haven for large numbers of birds.

Carefully planned to provide a wide variety of habitats, it is a regular calling point for both common residents and slightly more unusual birds. Our regular callers include savannah birds, all the East

Coast endemics and waterfowls. You could have the rare opportunity to spot the ultra-rare pink-throated twinspot as this is the only area in South Africa where it can be seen.

We have our rangers – who are bird gurus - and plenty of bird books on hand to introduce you to the likes of the African broadbill, southern banded snake eagle, Rudd’s apalis, lemon breasted canary, African cuckoo hawk, eastern nicator, neegard’s sunbird, gorgeous Bush shrike and sooty falcon.

For those who want to take their bush experience that step further, remember that Gooderson Bushlands Game Lodge is a popular base from which to visit nearby game parks to view the big five. Our specialist rangers are also on hand to share their extensive knowledge about all creatures great and small and we offer guided walks as well.

Our wonderful location allows for both day and night open vehicle game drives. The Hluhluwe Umfolozi Park was founded in 1895 and is widely considered to be Africa’s oldest self-proclaimed’ nature reserve. Our guests

can look forward to encountering blue wildebeest, zebra, giraffe, water-buck, nyala, kudu, bushbuck, warthog, impala, hyena and even cheetah, leopard and lion.

There are 1 500 white rhino and 360 black rhino in the reserve. This is one of the largest populations of these endangered species in the world. Elephants roam freely and our guests are often introduced to a grand old elephant bull named Rambo.

Like us on Bushlands on https://www.facebook.com/ bushlandsgamelodge Visit www.goodersonleisure.co.za for bookings

FINANCE

Everyone likes a tax break!

Bev van Nijkerk, segment specialist for the young professional market at Sanlam says there’s just a month to go before the end of the 2016 tax year and a great opportunity to benefit from a tax deduction by investing as much as you can in a retirement annuity (RA).

As a locum professional, you do not have the luxury of working for a big company which will give you the peace of mind of a stable pension or provident fund contribution each month. It is therefore crucial that you make your own provision for retirement, as soon as possible. The earlier you start, the greater the rewards will be .

Currently you can contribute up to 15% of your annual taxable income to your RA from your pre-tax income. This is a major benefit, says Bev.

Changes for 2016 on the cards However, with effect from 1 March 2016, sweeping changes are proposed to the tax deductibility of contributions to RA’s. The proposed change is that the total deduction allowable in respect of a year of assessment may not exceed the lesser of R350 000 or 27,5% of the higher of the person’s remuneration (as defined) or taxable income.

Bev still believes that a retirement annuity is one of the best vehicles to use for retirement savings because, apart from the fact that it saves you income tax during your working years, it also earns tax-free investment returns. Furthermore, funds accumulated in a RA are exempt from estate duty and are protected from creditors.

But with the proposed changes in the wings, it is important that professionals get expert advice from an experienced financial adviser and to review their retirement planning portfolio against this.

She notes that RAs have evolved a lot over the years to appeal to a wide investor audience.

Sanlam’s Echo Bonus RA, for instance, offers a bonus for every single payment you make. This is a very appealing factor and is particularly popular amongst younger investors.

“Sanlam designs products with people’s needs as well as their challenges in mind. We know that many people find it challenging to continue investing once they have started a savings plan. This is why our Cumulus Echo RA includes an incentive bonus structure that rewards people for staying the course.

The more and longer you save, the higher the bonus.”

And, as a professional, you will receive an even bigger bonus percentage.

To offer consumers a seamless transition to retirement, Sanlam expanded the Echo Bonus concept to the Cumulus Echo Retirement Plan.

“With the Cumulus Echo Retirement Plan, Echo Bonuses do not stop when you retire. You will have an option at retirement to continue your investment without further contributions while you draw a regular income.”

Bev further explains that the benefit of this retirement plan is twofold: Apart from earning and growing your Echo Bonuses uninterruptedly for the rest of your life, it allows you to do a seamless transition to retirement. This means that you don’t have to worry about comparing annuities and wondering if you made the right decision. You retire within a product that you are familiar with.

To find out more about our unique solutions for professionals, contact Sanlam on 0860 118 888 or send an email to prof@sanlam.co.za and we will call you.

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SHABBY CHIC MAKEOVER By: Lemanja Davidson IS IT TIME FOR YOUR HAIR MAKE-OVER? It is easy to get stuck in the rat race – a rut of going to work, rushing home to cooking dinner, completing personal duties, watching a bit of television, struggling to sleep and waking up to repeating it all over again. Then one morning before you realise it, it is the week before Valentine’s Day. Little red hearts and teddy bears are on display in the window of your favourite shop and as you look at it you notice a “pale, washed out” reflection staring back at you in the window, shouthing: “pamper me, now!”

Before you start making budget calculations, pick up the phone and book your hair make-over! As the old saying goes “a change is as good as a holiday” and a new look brings with it a fresh outlook on life, a smile and a lot of compliments to boost the self-esteem.

Lizanda Fryer steps into Chabby Chic hairdresser in Cape Town, Canal Edge Walkway, for a hair make-over by stylist Minjon Swanepoel & team. Minjon calls in the assistance of her make-up artist of choice, Megan Grant, to complete this pamper with a full make-up and hair make over.

The long hair does not compliment and soften Lizanda’s rounder facial structures and Minjon suggests a shorter bob style with softer streaks of blonde to get away from the gingery tones as Lizanda’s facial undertone is a soft tint of red. The long hair style and red colour appears “harder” and older with too much of a red facial complexion.

Soft streaks of blonde are blend in with shades of copper for a soft, natural look with low colour maintenance. When the hair grows long again the colour will still blend in to maintain a neat style.

Megan’s make-up technique focusses on magnifying Lizanda’s natural beauty by drawing attention to her eyes and full

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mouth with plump lips. This gives her a more sophisticated and vibrant look. Although the eyeshadow is darker with a prominent eye liner, it reflects softer with the hair colour and style - a perfect look for that special occasion or perhaps even your Valentine’s dinner.

HAIR TIPS AND TIME SAVERS FOR A BUSY COROPORATE LIFESTYLE •Invest in proper hair care products, it contains the correct pH balance •Purchase a good leave in moisture treatment and apply weekly, no need to rinse it out.

•Focus on low maintenance hair products and hair styles •Flat iron only three times a week to prevent split ends and dry hair •Use a heat protector with your flat iron •Blow dry with the correct technique - face the dryer close to the roots, away from the crown and dry in a downwards motion,

roots to ends (top to bottom) Don’t blow dry the ends facing the hairdryer upwards, as the hair will appear scruffy and dry.

•Wash hair in the evening before bed and flat iron in the morning to save time on blow drying. This is also much healthier for your hair.

•Start the week with clean, lose hair. Mid-week is great for tying hair up in a pony-tail, followed by a ballet bun on a Thursday. Wash and straighten the hair again for your “it’s weekend” look.

•Wash only twice a week to increase natural hair oils and healthy hair.

2016 COLOUR TRENDS AND HAIR STYLES •More natural hair colours and sun streak styles are in fashion for 2016 •Keep the hair shorter in a shoulder length bob or grow it long with “well-groomed” ends •Short styles make a statement but for a more corporate lifestyle it

is good to keep it shoulder length.

Shabby Chic has been part of the hairdressing industry for 25 years of which Aranda Wilken and Minjon Swanepoel have been the proud owners for the past 13 years. Our well trained professional staff put the interest of our clients first and strive to keep up with the latest trends in the industry. We use quality products that meet every client’s need carefully. Complete satisfaction is our top priority. The salon provides an upmarket, homely atmosphere where clients can relax and enjoy being pampered. To us, having your hair done is a blissful experience.

Shabby Chic Canal Edge Walkway, Carl Cronjé Drive, Shop 1.

Tel: 021 914 8602/021 914 2430 www.shabbychicsalon.co.za Megan Grant, Make-up artist Cell: 061 041 0021 Email: meg87grant@gmail.com

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Ann-Lee Couture

By: Lemanja Davidson

COCKTAILS IN COUTURE DRESSES Ann-Lee Lamprecht

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Think peach, soft hues of blues, high heels, clutch bags, in style for 2016 evenings. Winter or summer nights - a couture cocktail dress is a clear statement of “panache and excellence.”

was privileged to interview the designer, AnneLee from Ann-Lee Couture who crossed off designs for popular names such as: 2014 Miss World Rolene Strauss; actress, Christia Visser and 2015 Mrs S.A. finalist, Anneke Nortje. Currently AnnLee is designing for Marciel Hopkins, 2016 Miss S.A. finalist.

WHAT IS YOUR DESIGN FINESSE? “Fashion is absolutely a part of my genetic make-up.

As a designer I live for seeing the look on my client’s face at a final fitting. It is more than presenting them with a pretty dress, for me it is about capturing their special event in couture that expresses their inner beauty. In other words, looking beyond the dress and magnifying uniqueness. It is a privilege for me to embark on this journey of sharing special occasions with my clients, knowing that they are looking their absolute best for every occasion. This is exactly what I do.”

ANN-LEE’S COLOUR RECOMMENDATION FOR 2016 “This year for spring and summer the fashionable colours are softer shades of rose, peach, periwinkle and a bright buttercup yellow. Add some nude - this colour is “the new black”, it is here to stay and there is a shade for everyone. Colder months, wear darker colours of the same shades. Also the colour of the year for 2015; marsala, is great for this winter. Let’s not forget about the gunmetal grey - this colour expresses elegance, as in my design for Rolene Strauss

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WHY A DESIGNER COCKTAIL DRESS? “Designer dresses are made according to your specific unique measurements and will fit your body better than any other dress made according to standard sizes. The style and colour are chosen specifically to compliment your hair and skin tone and even your eye colour. Every aspect is taken into consideration when designing your dress, even your height, the length and shape of your legs, your arms and your specific type of body. Your dress is designed to complement your unique features.”

YOUR FASHION ADVISE TO OUR READERS “Every lady needs a visit to an image consultant at least every 10 years. Your style should change as you get older but your image should never change.

Knowing which colours and styles suit your unique features is life changing and you will look your best every day of your life for the rest of your life.”

UNDERSTANDING DRESS CODE REQUIREMENTS It is so easy to misunderstand a specific dress code requirement. As per the Readers Digest, SEMIFORMAL is somewhere between formal and casual, depending on the time of the event • Women: Wear a knee-length cocktail dress, a little black dress, a dressy skirt and top, or even jean pants with a dressy blouse.

• Men: Wear a suit and tie in a dark or light colour, depending on the season and the time of day, or dress pants with a collared shirt and jacket. Add dressy leather shoes.

For more info contact Ann-Lee on 083 294 67 46 or email annleelochner@gmail.com

Rolene Strauss photograph by Hanri Human in Ann Lee Couture

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Lymphoedema Tarde

Living and surviving Primary Lymphoedema (Lymphoedema Tarde),

by Louise Stadler, Dorothea van Schoor & Jane M Armer

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ymphoedema, a rare, untreatable condition which could end in amputation of the affected limb is difficult to detect and my diagnosis was made after a long journey visiting various specialists, surgeons and general practitioners. At first I was told by a vascular surgeon that I have vascular oedema, however, after seeing

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the lymphoscintigraphy he apologised, confirming the diagnosis as Lymphoedema and suggested “Debulking Surgery�, where the areas affected by Lymphoedema are cut away.

While the lymphoscintigraphy showed that over a period of 24 hours there was limited movement of lymph fluid in the lymph nodes of my

right hand and arm, he recommended a pump, which I needed to import but in the same breath he added that he did not have much faith in the device. No doctor would monitor my progress unless I agreed to the debulking surgery.

After terminating my treatment with a physiotherapist, which was

simply too painful, I had to face the diagnoses of Lymphoedema: •It is permanent, with NO cure.

•It is a sentence, not a diagnosis.

•The end of this road is amputation.

•The chances of developing cancer in the next 10 years is increased by 95% •My risk to contract cellulitis is increased Despite all of this, I remained hopeful and since the diagnosis, I started reading a lot about Lymphoedema and could not find other patients in South Africa who could give me some insight and advice. A support network with other patients is very important to help one cope and give hope for recovery but in my case there was no one to turn to. I even phoned the medical board of South Africa without success. I discovered an American-based support group on the web, called lymphedemapeople.com, that gave me a lot of valuable information. I contacted Pat O’Connor through his Facebook group to try and find a therapist in South Africa specialising in Lymphoedema.

He referred me to Thea van Schoor, a Registered Nurse Practitioner. Thea invited me to a Lymphoedema symposium that was being offered in Cape Town. I was so relieved to at last have somebody who might be able to help me.

I was introduced to the

course by an experienced Lymphoedema therapist.

She demonstrated massage treatment to the student therapists on me. This treatment was not painful and did not only focus on the right arm but worked on the rest of my body as well. The massage made my skin tingle, this was followed by a process called, bandaging, where specific bandages are wrapped around the entire arm, my arm felt heavy and stiff but I was told that it is temporary.

After the bandages were taken off the following day, my fingers were swollen and looked like Russian sausages.

The therapist said my hand looked better and felt softer, but my thought was, ‘OK. You probably have to say that’ To me, my fingers felt stiff and my knuckles looked as if they had a ridge of fat. I was very upset.

I phoned home and told my husband that I would rather have the amputation, because the pain was unbearable but as a last resort, I decided to complete the treatment. As the day progressed the new bandages felt much better.

My arm continued to feel heavy but the pain lessened. I realized I had to be strong and that evening was the first time in a long time that I slept well.

To my surprise, treatment was a roller coaster ride with the results fluctuating daily, one day it looked and felt much better, just to be knocked down the next day by intense heaviness, swelling and unbearable pain. There is

also the emotional struggle of staying strong and remaining positive, while people came across as insensitive; they stare or made unwelcome remarks about my right arm that was much bigger than my left arm.

Having Lymphoedema in South Africa is difficult. There is little awareness of this illness and much ignorance and thoughtless cruelty, even from medical professionals.

A few days ago I fell and tore a ligament in my ankle. In the emergency room, I asked them to use my left arm to measure my blood pressure.

The nurse complained that I was being difficult, that the cuff would do no damage to my arm. When I said that it would reduce the risk of injury the nurse accused me of being paranoid and over-protective.

The doctor agreed, adding that nothing can be done for Lymphoedema.

THE OUTLOOK ON LYMPHOEDEMA HAS TO CHANGE The negative stigma that Lymphoedema is untreatable together with the negative attitude of medical practitioners towards this condition, needs to change.

I manage to live with this disease (without amputation) and perhaps there is no medication that can assist with this condition but there are definitely ways to manage it.

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She answered all my questions and empathized with me. And of course Pat, who cared enough to make sure I got connected with a therapist in South Africa.

The diagnosis of Lymphoedema made me stop and think about what matters in life: my wonderful supportive husband, my four loving children, my mother who is always willing to help and my religion, that carries me through each day.

Lymphoedema is scary and has been hard work, but I’ve learnt that it is MANAGEABLE. Even though I’ve been told that it is a life sentence, for me it acts as a daily reminder to STOP and count my blessings. I know that I will have my “off-days”, but then I look at my arm and thank God that He gave me a reminder to focus on the good things in my life.

and a Class II compression garment, which I wear daily.

Specific Lymphoedema massage techniques are also great for relieving the pain followed by a specific exercise program.

My search in finding answers has brought me into contact with some remarkable individuals. Thea is one of them. She opened the way for me to receive treatment and also gave me hope that life can go on with Lymphoedema. I’ve learned that there are people who

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care and I even realised that animals instinctively know when a person needs help and in a strange way offer more compassion and care than a lot of fellow human beings at times.

Jane, my therapist, and Pat have meant a great deal to me, aiding me psychologically and emotionally. My therapist has been so patient with me, even though I moaned about the bandages. Speaking to Jane who also has Lymphoedema, made me realize that I am not alone.

I also want to thank some medical brands for creating awareness and solutions for Lymphoedema.

BSN, short stretch bandages and Elvarex garments are definitely high on my recommendation list.

Orthopedic textiles; Medis - Rxfit products and Jumla Medicals deserve an applause for their work in Lymphoedema awareness and great product lines.

Since this compelling story of Louise, therapists have rallied and formed the Lymphoedema Association of South Africa For further information on Lymphoedema and training courses Visit our website www.laosa.co.za

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Rural Doctor of the Year 2015 By: Monique Warden Coordinator Rural Doctors Association of Southern Africa (RuDASA)

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ver the 2015 heritage day weekend health professionals from across the country gathered in Dullstroom, Mpumalanga, for the annual Rural Health Conference organised by the Rural Doctors Association of Southern Africa (RuDASA), Rural Rehab South Africa (RuReSA), Professional Association of Clinical Associates (PACASA) and the University of KwaZulu Natal. One of the highlights of the conference is the Pierre Jacques award for Rural Doctor of the Year which has been awarded to rural doctors working at the coal face since 2002.

This year the Rural Doctor of the Year award was presented to Dr Ndiviwe Mphothulo from Taung District in North West Province. Dr Mphothulo’s dedicated work in the service of TB patients and the fight against TB in Taung district is truly outstanding. It all began in 2003 when this Soweto born and bred junior doctor was placed in Taung District hospital for his community service year. Since then he’s never looked back and his passion for public health has taken him to the forefront in the fight against TB in the community, starting with the TB ward at the hospital. Dr Mphothulo has been instrumental in developing protocols, setting up a TB/HIV co-infection treatment program with more than 95% collaboration, providing telephonic advice to local clinics and medical officers from other hospitals in the district and liaising with the South African Social Services Agency (SASSA) for grant applications and home-based care groups on patient followup. Dr Mphothulo also took up the challenge of decentralising MDR-TB treatment by managing the satellite unit at Taung District Hospital, which went from 20 beds to 33 beds in January 2011 and is close to achieving the goal of curing 100 patients by the end of this year.

In addition to this, he is also the author of a

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Dr Ndiviwe Mphothulo book titled, “TB cases from Taung – A perspective from a rural district hospital” which highlights the management of difficult TB cases in a rural setting with scarce resources.

In his acceptance speech, Dr Mphothulo was gracious in acknowledging that his achievements would not have been possible without a supportive team of health care workers and the political will of the district health services. He reminded us that health care is a long supply chain that begins with the Constitution, passes down to the President and Ministers and then to MECs and health facilities before finally making a difference in the lives of patients.

The Rural Doctor of the Year award was sponsored by the Discovery Foundation.

Rural Doctors Association of Southern Africa (RuDASA) “Strives to inspire others towards rural healthcare in South Africa. Our aim is to support and empower those committed to making health care available to all South Africans.”

2016 Rural Health Conference: "Rural Health 20/20 - through the looking glass of the past, the present and the future" Date: 6-9 August 2016 Venue: Fort England hospital in Grahamstown For more details: www.rudasa.org.za

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physiotherapy H

ow does physiotherapy work and what is the evidence for these claims? What makes your body move, breathe, feel, function, do all the things that come naturally to a living body, from walking to giving birth to singing to climbing stairs?

Physiotherapists are experts at ensuring your body – comprising muscles, bones, joints and nerves, and even your lungs and heart – is able to function at the best possible level.

To achieve this, physiotherapists use a wide range of skills, techniques and knowledge acquired and honed over four years of academic and clinical study. One leg of physiotherapy treatment is passive mobilisation of the joints, muscles and neural structures of your body, after they have assessed each individual patient and developed a treatment plan.

These techniques by themselves have a measurable demonstrated effect on conditions such as chronic low back pain, for example, as demonstrated in a study by Aseer (2013): ‘Effectiveness of Integrated Soft Tissue Mobilization on the Functional Outcome in Chronic Low Back Pain Patients’.

However these passive treatment techniques are only one part of the physiotherapist’s job. While assessing and treating the patient, the physiotherapist will be devising and supervising an exercise

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By: SASP President - Ina Diener

plan, which the patient can carrie out at home. These will include carefully planned exercises that strengthen muscles, improve endurance and mobilise joints.

A combination of passive treatment techniques and exercise, tailored to the patient’s condition, has been proven to be effective in relieving pain and restoring function in a wide range of conditions, like patello-femoral pain (Barton et al 2015), osteoarthritis of the knee (Deyle et al 2005), neck pain (Miller et al 2010), low back pain (Aure et al 2003; Geisser et al 2005), and many more.

Physiotherapists understand the value of holistic exercise. Exercise isn’t just a tool to strengthen and stabilise the body, and it isn’t just about improving the function of muscles, tendons and joints!

Physiotherapy training includes insight into the role exercise plays in reducing pain,

fear, anxiety, depression and many other psychosocial issues. Exercise improves your mood, and research shows that exercising with a physiotherapist could be a very effective treatment for depression. (Dunn et al 2005).

The final tool in the physiotherapy tool-kit is education. Perhaps the physiotherapist’s most important role is in that one-onone interaction, where they help patients understand themselves and their pain or debility. “The impact of our words on the patient’s nervous system is much more relevant and important, than the passive treatments we do,” says Dr Ina Diener, president of the South African Society

of Physiotherapy (SASP). “If you don’t make a therapeutic connection with your patient, so that they trust you and the information you provide and understand their condition – or even worse, if your explanation engenders fear of movement in them – it doesn’t matter how good your passive treatments and your exercise programme is, your outcomes will not be good. Physiotherapists have learned that the connection you have with your patient is everything.”

Psychosocial factors have been demonstrated to play an important role in the onset and progression of chronic pain. Pain-related fear contributes

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South African Society of Physiotherapy to the development and maintenance of pain-related disability (Zale et al 2013).

It is therefore important to explain a patient’s pain in terms of the neurophysiology of pain (Louw et al 2014), rather than in bio-anatomical terms. Physiotherapists are trained to do Therapeutic Neurophysiological Pain Education (Louw, Diener et al 2014).

Physiotherapists may have extended skills in particular fields like Womens Health, Sport Injuries, Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation, Neuro-rehabilitation, Orthopaedic Manual Therapy, Pain Management, Animal Health, Aquatic Exercise, Paediatrics or Geriatrics. “As first-line practitioners, who can be consulted without referral from another medical practitioner and who work in primary, secondary and tertiary healthcare settings, we must be ready for every patient who walks through our doors, from the earliest to the final phase of healing” says Dr Diener. “A 70-year-old pensioner recovering from a total knee replacement, a middle aged person who’s had chronic low back pain for some years, a woman struggling with stress-incontinence, or a young football player who pulled a hamstring two days ago – they all need a tailored combination

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of passive treatment, exercise and education, a combination which a large body of research shows that physiotherapists do, and do well.”

South African Society of Physiotherapy Unit 4 Parade on Kloof Office Park, Bedfordview Tel: 011-6153170 Faks: 0865598237 Email: info@saphysio.co.za; president@saphysio.co.za www.saphysio.co.za “The difference is in our hands” TM

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How to enter the competition • Visit our facebook page - facebook.com/SALOCUMS • Follow instructions and register online Requirements • Registered with SAPC or SANC • Competition is only for new members that register Terms • The winner will be announced on 1 May 2016 • Terms and conditions apply - The judges decision is final

Zwahili Private game Lodge & Spa - Waterberg

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wahili Private Game Lodge & Spa is an exclusive private game lodge, situated 2 hours north of Johannesburg, in a malaria free area at the foot of the Waterberg in the bushveld region of the Limpopo Province.

At Zwahili you can experience the most spectacular sunsets from extended timber decks, and you’ll find unsurpassed peace and tranquillity while in the distance nocturnal life comes alive.

Embrace a true African experience in comfort and

style in the Colonial canvas under thatched King size Safari suites, each within walking distance of the main lodge building, creating a truly isolated and private environment where one can be in touch with Africa’s unique and unspoilt beauty.

The Executive Suites, offers luxurious safari oAs the Southern Cross and Orion’s belt garland the dome of the night sky, the distant smell of campfire from the open-air boma welcomes the guests back from their early evening game drive.

PHARMACY POSITIONS AVAILABLE WESTERN CAPE RESPONSIBLE PHARMACIST

GAUTENG PHARMACIST

KZN PHARMACIST

PADDOCK, MILNERTON CATEGORY: RETAIL

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START DATE: Immediately

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PHARMACIST

QUALIFIED POST BASIC

QUALIFIED POST BASIC

BELLVILLE CATEGORY: RETAIL

PICK & PAY CENTURION CATEGORY: RETAIL

CIRCUS TRIANGLE, UMTATA CATEGORY: RETAIL

START DATE: Immediately

START DATE: Immediately

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PHARMACIST

SABLE SQUARE, MILNERTON CATEGORY: RETAIL START DATE: Immediately

PHARMACIST

PADDOCK, MILNERTON CATEGORY: RETAIL START DATE: Immediately

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS • • • • •

Retail Experience 2 years Unisolve Literate Registered with SAPC English & Afrikaans B. Pharm Degree

GUARANTEED PACKAGE: • • • • • • • •

Medical Aid Pension Fund Group Life Retirement Benefits Annual Leave 13th Cheque Monthly Performance Bonuses CPD Training & Prof

• For more info contact • Phone: 073 541 5464 • Email: cv@salocums.com

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