Physiotherapy Practice Page Welcome to our page, below is a brief description of physiotherapy and the types of conditions physiotherapy can aid with. (W.H.O.)
Physiotherapy uses physical movements, manual therapy, & other associated techniques to restore motor functions of the human body. Your physiotherapist will assess, plan & implement rehabilitative programs to maximize your movement ability, relieve pain and treat or prevent physical challenges associated with injuries, diseases and other impairments. Conditions treated by physiotherapists
Orthopedic:
Peripheral joint injuries (shoulders/elbows/wrists/hands/hip/knees/ankles/feet)
Spinal: Cervical/thoracic/lumbar
Surgical cases : pre & post operative rehabilitation
Neurological:
Nerve or nerve root injuries
Stroke/CVA, hemiplegia, Spinal cord injuries, Head injuries, Cerebral palsy, Bells palsy, Parkinsons
Prevention:
Awareness and avoidance of risk factors
Back classes
Ergonomics
15/02/2021
As the rate of COVID-19 infections decrease and schools reopen, we're starting to see our lives return to "normal".
If you are reading this be thankful of your journey and all the challenges, losses and heartaches you've overcome.
I have had the privilege of working on the frontline for majority of the pandemic and it has been a journey, to say the least.
My journey started at the CTICC, COVID-19 Field Hospital, dubbed the Hospital of Hope in June 2020.
This is where I met and worked with extraordinary people. Something about preparing and facing the unknown builds strong & everlasting bonds that stay true even after the facilities closes.
While there were many challenges, I am grateful for my journey and where it leads.
So while we look forward to returning to our "normal" lives let's remember to stay safe.
Social distance, Wear your mask and WASH YOUR HANDS.
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We are a private out-patient practice based in the Southern Suburbs of Cape Town and offer both practice based and mobile services.
As physiotherapists we are first line practitioners and do not require referral letters from other health professionals. We are trained to assess and treat neuro, muscular, skeletal, pulmonary, cardiac and vascular conditions.
We have two qualified physiotherapists, Tanya Ward and Amierah Paleker who do all assessments, treatment planning, treatment and health promotion. Although receiving the same degree attained at the University of the Western Cape they have different styles of assessment & treatment. This is based on post-graduate courses/readings and different fields of interest of the therapists. The different interest areas allow for a broader scope the therapist treat and an increase in treatment options for patients.
The therapists consult with a multidisciplinary team consisting of GP’s, biokinetisists, dieticians and occupational therapists to improve patient care and management.
Both Tanya & Amierah strive to treat patients with dignity and respect allowing patients to determine the parameters of treatment but ensure improvement in their quality of life. Welcome to our page, below is a brief description of physiotherapy and the types of conditions physiotherapy can aid with.
Physiotherapy uses physical movements, manual therapy, & other associated techniques to restore motor functions of the human body.
Your physiotherapist will assess, plan & implement rehabilitative programs to maximize your movement ability, relieve pain and treat or prevent physical challenges associated with injuries, diseases and other impairments. (W.H.O.)
Conditions treated by physiotherapists
Orthopedic:
Peripheral joint injuries (shoulders/elbows/wrists/hands/hip/knees/ankles/feet)
Spinal: Cervical/thoracic/lumbar
Surgical cases : pre & post operative rehabilitation
Neurological:
Nerve or nerve root injuries
Stroke/CVA, hemiplegia, Spinal cord injuries, Head injuries, Cerebral palsy, Bells palsy, Parkinsons
Arthritic & rheumatic diseases:
Osteoarthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis
Fibromyalgia
Sports injuries:
Soft tissue injuries
Rehabilitation & retaining industrial injuries
Overuse & repetitive strain injuries
Women’s Health:
Anti-natal
Post natal
Pelvic floor dysfunctions
Mastitis
Paediatrics:
Motor skill development : Gross motor dysfunction
Others:
Sinusitis
Cardiac & vascular disorders
Geriatrics
Burns & plastic surgical cases
Other pain disorders
Prevention:
Awareness and avoidance of risk factors
Back classes
Ergonomics
