Cheryl Gaynor Physio

We'd like to welcome Sam Kirby-Smith to our team!

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Wishing you all a blessed festive season!

Thank you for all the support this year.

Enjoy spending quality time with family and friends and we will see you all refreshed and ready for 2026!

As Breast Cancer Awareness month comes to an end, it is important to remember to continue your regular self-checks and screening as it is vital for early detection.

I was also reflecting on my interview with Pippa Hudson on Cape Talk a while ago.

We discussed breast cancer surgery complication called cording and how it is treated.

Listen here: https://omny.fm/shows/afternoons-with-pippa-hudson/cording-and-breast-cancer

Recovery following surgery can be daunting.

Through my own journey, I began meeting many others who had undergone breast cancer surgery and were experiencing significant pain and a condition known as Axillary Web Syndrome (AWS) or commonly referred to as cording.

Over the years I have developed my approach to successfully treat coding.

It is always gratifying to see the positive results as my patients recover.

Contact us to make an appointment:
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Finding Purpose Through Healing: My Journey with Breast Cancer and Helping Others Recover.

Seventeen years ago, I was diagnosed with breast cancer and underwent a double mastectomy. At that point in my career, I had little experience working with cancer patients.

My personal experience changed everything. As I went through recovery, I began meeting many women who had undergone breast cancer surgery — and I quickly realised how many were living with ongoing pain and movement restrictions that were rarely being addressed.

Read more here:

Finding Purpose Through Healing: My Journey with Breast Cancer and Helping Others Recover This time of year holds personal significance for me and is always a time to pause and reflect on my journey as well as so many other women. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month — and as a physiotherapist and breast cancer survivor, it is important for me to take the time to support and inform...

A breast cancer diagnosis doesn’t only affect the individual — it touches the whole family. Having a strong support system makes a world of difference.

There are many options available to help support those affected by cancer, including many online support communities.



Here is a look at a few options shared with me by a patient:

After mastectomy or lumpectomy, physiotherapy helps restore mobility, reduce pain, and improve daily function.

With almost 3 decades experience, we can expertly guide Cheryl Gaynor Physio, we design gentle rehab plans tailored to your recovery journey.

Breast cancer is the most prevalent form of cancer among women in South Africa.

Regular self-checks and screening is vital for early detection.

Today is the start of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. We will be dedicating this month to sharing information on early detection, support and recovery.

Physiotherapy plays a big part in the recovery process following surgery and we use specific massage techniques to aid lymph drainage, reduce scar tissue and improve arm movement.