Pre and post-operative rehabilitation
Your Surgeon may refer you to a physiotherapist prior to surgery. The aim of this is to explain the treatment process that occurs post-surgery as well as discuss the post-surgical precautions and/or restrictions.
Each person is an individual with their own specific needs and thus will be treated as such, though you can expect some of the following activities during your pre-surgical session:
• teaching you how to safely get in and out of a bed or chair
• how to use an assistive device, such as a walker or crutches
• teaching you exercises as part of your Home Exercise Program to maximize your range of motion and strengthen your muscles before and after surgery
• performing respiratory (lung) physiotherapy (when necessary)
Our main goal during post-surgical rehabilitation is to return you to your previous level of function, whether it may be returning to work, competitive sports and recreational activities. We provide one-on-one sessions to closely monitor your improvement and advance you according to each individual’s progress as well as your Surgeon’s recommendations.
We as physiotherapists encourage active participation post-surgery as it is a critical part of your recovery process. During your post-surgical physiotherapy session, your therapist will work with you to establish your goals for therapy. A Home Exercise Program will be prescribed to you and should be continued once you return home. Precautions and recommendations will also be discussed, such as the importance of icing after surgery.
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Inge Barnard B.Sc Physio (Stell)
Inge obtained her B.Sc Physiotherapy honours degree from Stellenbosch University in 2012. She then did her community service year at Port Alfred Hospital. Being the only physiotherapist in this rural setting had its challenges but also taught her great lessons in innovation, problem solving and working beyond adversities. After her community service year she continued her work in Port Alfred for two more years. Feeling that she was ready for a new challenge she decided to go into private practice were she could focus on her special interests which include sport and orthopaedics.
Inge is registered with the HPCSA and the SASP and regularly attends courses to improve her knowledge and skills.
She has always had a passion for sports and currently enjoys running, outdoor activities and the occasional netball match.
Ghardé Geldenhuys B.Sc Physio (Stell), MSc Physio (OMT)
Ghardé obtained her B.Sc Physiotherapy honours degree from Stellenbosch University in 2007. She thereafter completed her community service year at the Port Elizabeth Hospital Complex where she gained valuable experience in various fields of Physiotherapy. Private Practice soon followed where she treated both hospital and out-patients. During this time she discovered her passion for Orthopaedics and returned to Stellenbosch University to complete her MSc degree in OMT (Orthopaedic Manual Therapy), making her a level 2 APDL qualified physiotherapist. Ghardé has a real passion for what she does.
She is registered with the HPCSA and SASP, specifically the OMT group, regularly attending sport and orthopaedic physiotherapy courses to improve her knowledge and abilities.
She also possesses a BA in Psychology from the University of Washington, Seattle (USA). She finds this and the fact that she competed at the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games in artistic gymnastics helps her relate to her patients. She currently enjoys running, mountain biking, cross fit and dancing.
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