This section of the practice is both in- and out-of-hospital. The in-hospital cases are normally orthopaedic in nature. These patients are followed up from ICU or Surgical Ward to discharge and then as outpatients. Being first line practitioners, we also see patients who walk into our rooms for help with sports injuries or other musculoskeletal complaints.

This comprises of post-surgical cases such as general surgery, cardio-thoracic, urology, orthopaedics, neurology, maternity etc. We are also involved with medical patients who need physiotherapy services – for example, those with an acute disease such as pneumonia, and those with a chronic disease such as COPD. This therapy is mainly provided within the wards of the hospital but can also be provided on an outpatient setting or at home for patients who require it.

We see children in hospital, usually in a respiratory context. We also see children in our rooms for out-of-hospital respiratory complications.

We see acute stroke patients within the ICU and Medical Wards. These patients can be followed up after discharge to continue their rehabilitation. Patients can be seen at home if they are living in the surrounding area and are unable to travel to the hospital.

Physiotherapy is paramedical intervention that aims to decrease pain and improve function. It involves rehabilitation of the body and helps with healing of most medical and surgical conditions. It is appropriate for a range of muscle, joint and nerve conditions whether resulting from injury, illness or disability.
A range of techniques are available for each condition, and your physiotherapist will choose what is appropriate for you and your condition. They can also advise on lifestyle changes that may reduce problems or injuries. The physiotherapist may refer you to another socialist if they feel that it is appropriate.

No. Physiotherapy may use some massage techniques to realise tissues, but it uses other techniques for treatment, and not just relieve the symptoms.

Physiotherapy can help with muscle and joint problems, as well as respiratory and neurological conditions.

During the first treatment, the physiotherapist will perform a full assessment, and then treat according to what was found in the assessment.

You can come in the clothes that you would be wearing. We have gowns and shorts, and may request that you change into these, if specific body parts need to be exposed.

Each session lasts approximately 30 minutes, although the first session may be longer, as the primary assessment needs to be performed.

We charge medical aid rates. Since each medical aid pays a different amount, we charge according to your medical aid. Private patients are charged the rate of Discovery medical aid. Compensation for accidental injuries will be submitted directly to them. All the necessary documents must be submitted.

Your first session will involve a full assessment, and in most cases, treatment will occur and recommendations will be made.

No, we are first-line practitioners.

Physiotherapy should not hurt. However, there may be some discomfort. If your treatment is too unpleasant, please feel free to talk to your therapist.

Yes, you are welcome to bring someone along. However, due to space constraints, if there are too many people, they may be asked to wait in the waiting room.