For Marilize Stander, Physiotherapy is a passion and a calling. As a 4 year old she suffered from asthma and was introduced to the world of Physiotherapy. Since then, she knew that she was meant to be a Physiotherapist and in 2009 she graduated with a degree in Physiotherapy from the University of Pretoria.
After her community service at Tshwane Rehabilitation Center in Pretoria, where she gained vast experience in the treatment and rehabilitation of patients with Spinal cord injuries and Neurological conditions, she relocated to the Northern Cape Province in 2012 where she worked at a private practice in a rural setting. During this time she also worked part- time at a private practice servicing Krugersdorp Hospital where she was able to treat patients in an acute hospital setting.
In 2018 she had the opportunity to open her own hospital and out -patient practice in the town of Kathu and has never looked back! Here she provided services to the local hospital, as well as the mining, SANDF and farming communities and were able to treat a great variety of conditions. During this time she was also responsible for treating patients with occupational injuries (IOD) and gained valuable experience in this field.
In 2023 she established the new Helderkruin practice after moving back to Johannesburg and she is excited to continue her Physiotherapy journey in this beautiful suburb in Roodepoort.
Marilize is a registered Physiotherapist with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA), the South African Society of Physiotherapy (SASP), as well as a member of the Private Sector and Pain Management Physiotherapy Group (PMPG)
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Treatment involve applying specific treatment techniques to reduce pain and/or stiffness in the neck or back. Treatment may include myofascial release techniques, joint mobilization, electrotherapy modalities, dry needling or taping.
Treatment aims to open up the patient’s airways and to optimize lung function. The physiotherapist employs many diverse interventions, including pulmonary rehabilitation, early mobilization, and airway clearance techniques, all beneficial to the symptoms associated with respiratory diseases.
Sports physiotherapy is a speciality within physiotherapy dedicated to assessing and treating injuries related to sports and exercise at all levels and ages.
Physiotherapy after surgery should begin immediately in the hospital. However, it is essential that once you have been discharged, you continue physiotherapy to achieve the best possible recovery. This treatment includes a range of exercises to strengthen and mobilise any affected joints and muscles and will also help to improve circulatory or respiratory problems that may have developed in the hospital.
Geriatric physiotherapy relates to the health care of older adults by preventing and treating diseases and disabilities.
It involves inserting a fragile needle directly into the myofascial trigger point in a muscle and is used to relieve pain and stiffness and restore function to that muscle.
Electrotherapy is the use of electrical current as a form of treatment. Applying electrical energy to your body’s tissues has therapeutic effects like relieving pain or strengthening muscles.
Strapping, or taping, is a rehabilitation technique that facilitates and compliment the body’s natural healing processes. Strapping varies in many ways, from the type of tape used to the direction of placement and tension applied. Strapping is regularly used as a preventative measure and can lessen the likelihood of acute injuries.
Medical service providers treating COIDA patients must comply with all the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act requirements before submitting medical invoices to the Compensation Fund.
FAQ
No, Physiotherapists are first line practitioners. You do not need a referral letter from your doctor unless your medical aid specifically requires one to authorize Physiotherapy treatment.
If you have any referral letters, medical reports or x-rays you are welcome to bring them with.
Please wear clothing that allows the exposure of the area to be treated or comfortable clothes for rehabilitation.
Yes, we can submit directly to the medical aid on your behalf. It remains your responsibility to ensure that you have funds available. We also have card facilities available for your convenience.
Treatment sessions usually last 45 minutes - 1 hour unless otherwise arranged
It is completely normal to experience post- treatment tenderness. It usually subsides within a few days and you might start to see an improvement in your symptoms. As you continue with treatment, the post-treatment soreness will become less prominent.
Yes, please ensure you have the correct documentation for claims: Incident report, First medical report, Progress medical report and a Doctor’s referral letter for Physiotherapy.
