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== About Me ==
I am a physiotherapist currently working in a tertiary academic hospital in Cape Town, South Africa. I have a passion for acute orthopaedic rehabilitation, and is fortunate to work in an excellent multi-disciplinary setup. Working in a tertiary academic environment also gives met the opportunity to help out and cover in different areas of physiotherapy keeping my all-round skills and knowledge sharp.


== Physiopedia contributions  ==
I enjoy clinical teaching and mentoring, and am fortunate enough to have final year physiotherapy students in my setting.
'''Page created:'''
* [[Fibula]]
 
'''Pages reviewed:'''
* [[Total Hip Replacement|Total hip replacement]]
* [https://www.physio-pedia.com/Hip_Osteoarthritis Hip osteoarthritis]
* [[Lateral Collateral Ligament|Lateral collateral ligament]]
* [[Multiligament Injured Knee Dislocation|Multi-ligament injured knee]]
 
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== About Me  ==
Currently accumulating hours to certify as a Pilates instructor with APPI.


I am a 26 year old physiotherapist currently working in a tertiary academic hospital in Cape Town, South Africa . I am currently working in the orthopaedic setting, where I am responsible for the hip & knee replacement and sport medicine units. It is expected of me to help out and cover in different areas at regular times as well, and my all-round skills and knowledge stays sharp as a result of that.
Currently full-time assisting in the fight against COVID-19 in our dedicated ICU and wards :)
 
I enjoy clinical teaching and mentoring, and am fortunate enough to have final year physiotherapy students in my setting.
 
Currently accumulating hours to certify as a Pilates instructor with APPI.<br>


== Education  ==
== Education  ==
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BSc in Physiotherapy, University of Stellenbosch (2013)  
BSc in Physiotherapy, University of Stellenbosch (2013)  


''Performance Award: "Best Student in Physiotherapy Practice 474"''
=== '''Post-graduate courses''' ===
 
* Multiple courses and lectures related to COVID-19 (2020)
==== '''Post-graduate courses:''' ====
* Supervisor as Mentor (2020)
* APPI Pilates Matwork Level 1 + 2 (2017, 2018)
* Physiopedia Volunteer Orientation course (2018)
* APPI Pilates Matwork Level 1, 2 & 3 (2017, 2018,2019)
* Management of Children with Clubfoot (2018)
* Management of Children with Clubfoot (2018)
* Neck Pain (2018)
* Neck Pain (2018)
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== Professional Affiliations  ==
== Professional Affiliations  ==
* Health Professionals Council of South Africa (HPCSA)  
* Health Professionals Council of South Africa (HPCSA)  
* South African Society of Physiotherapy (SASP)


== Work Experience  ==
== Work Experience  ==
* 2018 - Current:  Physiopedia volunteer: Content Team
* 2015 - Current:  [https://www.westerncape.gov.za/your_gov/153 Tygerberg Academic Hospital] - Production level physiotherapist
* 2015 - Current:  [https://www.westerncape.gov.za/your_gov/153 Tygerberg Academic Hospital] - Production level physiotherapist
* 2015 - Current:  Marulize Swart Fisioterapie (Louis Leipoldt Mediclinic) - Locum physiotherapist
* 2015 - 2019:  Marulize Swart Fisioterapie (Louis Leipoldt Mediclinic) - Locum physiotherapist
* 2015:  FNB Movement Analysis & Physiotherapy Clinic (University of Stellenbosch) - Locum physiotherapist
* 2015:  FNB Movement Analysis & Physiotherapy Clinic (University of Stellenbosch) - Locum physiotherapist
* 2015:  [http://simsphysio.co.za/ Rob & Kim Sims Physiotherapy] (Life Vincent Pallotti Hospital) - Locum physiotherapist
* 2015:  [http://simsphysio.co.za/ Rob & Kim Sims Physiotherapy] (Life Vincent Pallotti Hospital) - Locum physiotherapist
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* 2015:  Part of the masseuse team for Springbok rugby team prior to match against World XV and New Zealand 7's team prior to Cape Town 7's tournament
* 2015:  Part of the masseuse team for Springbok rugby team prior to match against World XV and New Zealand 7's team prior to Cape Town 7's tournament
* 2014:  [https://www.westerncape.gov.za/facility/lady-michaelis-wynberg-mews-community-health-clinic Lady Michaelis Community Health Centre] - Community Service Physioterapist
* 2014:  [https://www.westerncape.gov.za/facility/lady-michaelis-wynberg-mews-community-health-clinic Lady Michaelis Community Health Centre] - Community Service Physioterapist
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Latest revision as of 14:39, 10 June 2020

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About Me[edit | edit source]

I am a physiotherapist currently working in a tertiary academic hospital in Cape Town, South Africa. I have a passion for acute orthopaedic rehabilitation, and is fortunate to work in an excellent multi-disciplinary setup. Working in a tertiary academic environment also gives met the opportunity to help out and cover in different areas of physiotherapy keeping my all-round skills and knowledge sharp.

I enjoy clinical teaching and mentoring, and am fortunate enough to have final year physiotherapy students in my setting.

Currently accumulating hours to certify as a Pilates instructor with APPI.

Currently full-time assisting in the fight against COVID-19 in our dedicated ICU and wards :)

Education[edit | edit source]

BSc in Physiotherapy, University of Stellenbosch (2013)

Post-graduate courses[edit | edit source]

  • Multiple courses and lectures related to COVID-19 (2020)
  • Supervisor as Mentor (2020)
  • Physiopedia Volunteer Orientation course (2018)
  • APPI Pilates Matwork Level 1, 2 & 3 (2017, 2018,2019)
  • Management of Children with Clubfoot (2018)
  • Neck Pain (2018)
  • Practical Sport Injury Management (2016)
  • The Kinesiology Taping Course (2015)
  • Clinical Teaching (2015)
  • Dry Needling Level 1 (2014)
  • Basic Wheelchair Seating (2014)

Professional Affiliations[edit | edit source]

  • Health Professionals Council of South Africa (HPCSA)

Work Experience[edit | edit source]

  • 2018 - Current: Physiopedia volunteer: Content Team
  • 2015 - Current: Tygerberg Academic Hospital - Production level physiotherapist
  • 2015 - 2019: Marulize Swart Fisioterapie (Louis Leipoldt Mediclinic) - Locum physiotherapist
  • 2015: FNB Movement Analysis & Physiotherapy Clinic (University of Stellenbosch) - Locum physiotherapist
  • 2015: Rob & Kim Sims Physiotherapy (Life Vincent Pallotti Hospital) - Locum physiotherapist
  • 2015: Mariana Engelbrecht Fisioterapie - Locum physiotherapist
  • 2015: Durbell Rugby Club - Team physiotherapist
  • 2015: Part of the masseuse team for Springbok rugby team prior to match against World XV and New Zealand 7's team prior to Cape Town 7's tournament
  • 2014: Lady Michaelis Community Health Centre - Community Service Physioterapist

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