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| == Name == | | == About Me == |
| | I qualified in 2001 and have worked in private practice since then. I am a learning architect at Plus and enjoy creating courses on sports and orthopaedics. I enjoy the research aspect of my profession and am busy with a PhD in Exercise Science.<br> |
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| Wanda van Niekerk | | Wanda van Niekerk |
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| == About Me == | | == Physiopedia Badges == |
| I qualified in 2001 and have worked in private practice since then.My special interests are sports injuries and orthopedics. Currently I am not practicing, but spending more time raising three amazing children. I enjoy the research aspect of my profession and am striving to start my doctoral degree in 2019.<br>
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| | == Physiopedia Role == |
| | Learning Architect for Plus |
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| == Education == | | == Education == |
| M (Phil) in Exercise and Sports Physiotherapy (University of Cape Town, 2016)
| | Busy with PhD in Exercise Science at the Division of Exercise Science and Sports Medicine at the University of Cape Town (2019 - present) |
| B.Sc in Physiotherapy (Stellenbosch University, 2001)
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| == Work experience ==
| | M(Phil) in Exercise and Sports Physiotherapy (University of Cape Town, 2016) |
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| '''''January 2017 - June 2017'''''
| | B.Sc in Physiotherapy (Stellenbosch University, 2001) |
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| Compiled evidence based research reading lists on a contract basis for the MSc (Exercise and Sports Physiotherapy) degree at UCT.
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| '''''April 2014 – December 2016'''''
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| During this period I completed my dissertation component of my Masters degree, and did locum work at Caryn Adam Physiotherapists in Strand.
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| '''''July 2013 – April 2014'''''
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| Employed at Sophie Chandler and Associates Physiotherapy (Port Elizabeth) as senior physiotherapist as well as the team physiotherapist for the Chevrolet Warriors Cricket Franchise (Eastern Cape). As team physiotherapist I was responsible for the day to day management of the players as well as travelling with the team and attending all matches. Management of the team included pre- and post-season biomechanical screenings, the development of appropriate rehabilitation programmes, injury management as well as interaction with all members of the medical team and coaching staff.
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| '''''August 2011 – July 2013'''''
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| Locum positions at
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| Nicky Roote Physiotherapists, Port Elizabeth
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| Linette van Rensburg Physiotherapy, Port Elizabeth
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| '''''January 2005 – July 2011'''''
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| Own practice at Grey High School, Port Elizabeth
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| I started my own practice in 2005 at Grey High School, Port Elizabeth. I treated a variety of sports injuries as well as orthopedic conditions. In conjunction with the day to day running of the practice, I also gained experience in the financial management of running a practice, the marketing of my services and the interaction with parents and coaches. I was actively involved with all sports teams and worked closely with the coaching staff. In 2011 I sold the practice to spend more time at home raising our three children.
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| '''''January 2002 – December 2004'''''
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| Employed at Harry Engelbrecht Physiotherapists Inc (Pretoria), managing a practice at Waterkloof High School. My responsibilities involved the day to day running of the practice, marketing and public relations. I gained extensive experience in the diagnosis and management of sports injuries and orthopaedic conditions.
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| == Post graduate courses ==
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| Various sports taping courses
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| Dry needling modules 1 and 2
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| Exercises on the Swiss Ball
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| Management of EMG
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| Differentiation of SIJ and lower back pain (Dr Ina Diener)
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| Myofascial trigger point release
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| Ultimate upper quarter course (Tanya Bell)
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| Ultimate lower quarter course (Tanya Bell)
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| Thoracic and Lumbar Spine (Prof Duncan Reid)
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| Hamstring injuries (Helen Millson)
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| Mulligan concepts (Geoff Foat)
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| Introduction to Kinesio Tape (Joyce Morton)
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| Stott Pilates Matwork and Advanced Matwork
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| MPhil (Exercise and Sports Physiotherapy) – extensive lectures on sports injuries, neurodynamics, orthopaedic manipulative techniques and exercise physiology and science. As part of the fulfilment of the degree I completed a dissertation component (Dissertation title – A comparison of muscle damage, soreness, morphology, T2 changes and running performance following an ultramarathon)
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| == Professional Affiliations == | | == Professional Affiliations == |
| [http://www.hpcsa.co.za/ Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA)] | | [http://www.hpcsa.co.za/ Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA)] |
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