Wits Physiotherapy Department

24/11/2025

Congratulations once again Prof Corlia Brandt, for being elected as the next chair of Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation SIG of the International Urogynaecology Association! 🎉
Keep flying the Wits flag high! We are proud of you 🎊

24/11/2025

Please help us welcome Ms Moloko Makoeng, who joins the department as an intern. She holds a Master of Science in Geography (from Wits 😬).
Moloko, we are thrilled to have you with us for the next two years. 🥳

19/11/2025

Dr. Kunene has just published a personal story outlining his life’s journey, from humble beginnings to where he is today. It reflects the experiences that shaped him and the valuable lessons he has learned along the way.
Take in the motivation from the short read and be inspired 📕

🔗 https://medium.com//barefoot-to-brilliance-from-rural-roots-to-global-impact-ef07adaa8c29

12/11/2025

Dr Kunene will be hosting another free running webinar, this time with a special focus on elite runners. All runners are welcome to join, as the training and race principles apply to everyone. 🏃

🔗https://shorturl.at/Q4wO9

12/11/2025

For the first time in history, the President of the International Organization of Physiotherapists in Pelvic and Women’s Health (IOPPWH) hails from Africa! 🌍
A massive congratulations to Prof Corlia Brandt for this tremendous feat! 🥳

10/11/2025

New publication from Prof Brandt 🎯

This study was the first of its kind to be done on a South African, self-identified female population with sexual dysfunction. It went beyond the investigation of biomedical factors (that have a dominating prevalence in African countries) by including psychological and socio-cultural factors unique to this population.

https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/19317611.2025.2578666

23/10/2025

In recognition of World Trauma Day on 17 October, we have released a special episode that raises awareness about road safety for drivers, cyclists and pedestrians.

Have a listen to our special episode on https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2431934.rss

Take a look at the injury awareness video on this link https://youtu.be/sicgq1iNZ54?feature=shared

Help raise awareness about injury prevention by sharing the episode and video links widely with your family and friends.

18/10/2025

29/09/2025

18/09/2025

🎙️ Exciting news! Dr Kunene has officially launched a new podcast dedicated to sports and health🚴🏾‍♂️🏃🏾‍♂️💪

Episodes are scheduled to come out on a weekly basis.

Please tune in and share your thoughts. Your feedback means a lot and will help shape future episodes.

👉 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share so we can inspire and reach even more people together!

https://www.buzzsprout.com/2538033/episodes/17860142-from-struggle-to-sustainable-health-habits

20/08/2025

Join our Wits MSc Sports Physiotherapy students for a FREE Running Webinar! Don’t miss out on insights to take your running knowledge and experience to the next level. Spread the word.

18/08/2025

As we mark Women’s Month in South Africa, the Wits School of Therapeutic Health Sciences proudly celebrates the extraordinary women scientists who are advancing innovation, equity, and impact in Therapeutic Sciences – in South Africa and beyond.

We invite you to explore our Trailblazers: Beyond Therapeutics commemorative eBooklet, which shares the inspiring journeys of the School’s NRF-rated women researchers - leaders in science, mentors to the next generation, and changemakers in their fields.

We proudly have our Head of School - Personal Professor Hellen Myezwa (a physiotherapist) as one of the featured women (C2-rating) 🥳
From the Physiotherapy Department, we boast Personal Profs Joanne Potterton (C1), Heleen Van Aswegen (C1), and Veronica Ntsiea (C2), as well as Associate Profs Ronel Roos and Corlia Brandt (both C2). 🤩

To access the eBooklet endorsed by the NRF, collaborate with the featured Women and the STHS, visit https://issuu.com/witsfhs/docs/sths_trailblazers_ebook_2025?ff

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