Du Toit Physiotherapy

04/12/2016

Du Toit Physiotherapists now also qualified Vestibular Therapists
Both members of the permanent staff Liesel du Toit and Danielle Labuschagne are now qualified vestibular therapists after they have recently completed a course in Vestibular Assessment and Rehabilitation Therapy. They are now in offering a rehabilitation and recovery service to patients referred by ear, nose, and throat specialists.

04/12/2016

New state-of-the-art equipment recently acquired
DEEP OSCILLATION® is a unique, patented treatment method. Its special structure allows you to create biologically effective oscillations in the treated tissue using electrostatic attraction and friction. In contrast to other therapies, these pleasant oscillations have a gentle and deep-acting effect on all tissue components (skin, connective tissue, muscles, blood and lymph vessels).
The following physiological effects of DEEP OSCILLATION® are clinically proven:
Highly effective in reducing pain
Anti-inflammatory
Effective in reabsorbing oedema
Promotes wound healing
Anti-fibrotic
Improves the trophicity
Rubor reduction
Detoxification
Improves the quality of the tissue​

04/12/2016

New state-of-the-art equipment recently acquired
The Chatanooga provides wireless non-thermal electrical stimulation for a wide variety of pathologies and is effective to reduce rehab and recovery time of the patient. It is safe to use over internal fixation, e.g. hip/knee replacements, spinal fusions and plates and screws. It is however contra-indicated to pacemakers and active cancer and thrombosis.

Wireless technology: Gives you and your patient total freedom of movement. Muscle intelligence technology: Offers personalized stimulation, adapted to your patient's physiology. mi-SCAN, mi-TENS, mi-RANGE, mi-ACTION function available on every module.
71 unique programs: Covering Pain relief, Rehabilitation, Vascular, Neurologic rehabilitation, Conditioning and Aesthetic categories.
Motor point pen: This useful tool together with the dedicated program helps ensure the optimal electrode placement.

03/04/2016

Meet our staff: Liesel du Toit
Liesel qualified in 2006 with a B.Sc in Physiotherapy at the University of Stellenbosch. She specializes in orthopedic manual therapy and sports injuries and has a keen interest in Animal Physiotherapy. For relaxation she loves going for hikes and walking her dogs where possible but also likes horseback riding for relaxation and already tried out an extreme sport such as skydiving.

04/03/2016