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Sports Medicine |
"… his qualifications were easily checked and as a highly qualified and experienced surgeon I was happy for him to commence the procedure. He made me feel very comfortable the whole time, which I think is important with any surgical procedure."
Karen
Sports Medicine
Sport demands a union of physical skill and strength, attitude, purpose and enthusiasm. Both body and mind must be trained and exercised to achieve maximum potential. When the body manifests weakness in the form of anatomical defects or injury it is essential to address the situation immediately.
The centre for Sport Medicine in Rosebank, Johannesburg has established itself as a national centre of excellence in sports medicine and orthopaedics. This has been achieved through an understanding of the nature of the sportsperson via experience in treating national and international sport teams and athletes. The centre offers a multi-disciplinary sports injury recovery clinic at all level with expertise in
The centre offers a multi-disciplinary sports injury recovery clinic at all levels, with expertise in the following areas: Sport Physician
Specialising in the assessment and non-surgical management of sports injuries and the treatment of exercise-related medical conditions as well as integrating advice on the nutritional and psychological needs of the athlete.
A lifestyle management programme for individual and companies aims at preventing cardiac, stress and cancer related illness in executives.
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Orthopaedics
General orthopaedics and a shoulder clinic is available with the emphasis on minimally invasive arthroscopic surgery of all joints as well as joint reconstruction and replacement.
International accreditation has been obtained for the training of fellowship in arthroscopy and sports orthopaedics.
An ultrasonography service for the diagnosis of soft tissue is immediately accessible in the department to complement clinical assessment. Surgery is carried out at Rosebank Clinic which has the equipment necessary for specialised arthroscopic techniques as well as the post-operative care for sportsperson.
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Physiotherapy
Physiotherapists emphasize hands on approach together with electrotherapy, acupuncture and other modalities to treat a variety of conditions. A superbly equipped gymnasium and heated hydrotherapy pool are used to integrate early mobility and strength training into the patient’s rehabilitation.
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Biokinetics
This department offers a late-phase orthopaedic rehabilitation as well as ioskinetic and EMG assessment of the muscle imbalances utilising sophisticated equipment.
Rehabilitation programmes are personalised for patients recovering from injury or surgery with an emphasis on an accelerated return to activity.
Pre-season sports-specific evaluation and training programmes are also offered.
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Podiatrist
Using sate-of-the-art computerised equipment for the diagnosis of gait related injuries, In house workshop manned by highly skilled technicians manufactures custom-made othotics for sportsmen and women.
This technology is successfully used to make orthotics for school children, club athletes and comrade runners.
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Dietician
Nutritional assessments of both sedentary and active individuals utilise body fat percentage, lean muscle mass, and water retention and dasal metabolic rate determination. Eating patterns and diets are planned to suit individual lifestyle.
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Radiology
On site X-ray provides for rapid diagnosis. This is complemented by up-to-date spiral CT, and MRI scans, interventional fluoroscopic examinations and nuclear medicine.
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Laboratory
Provide a full range of diagnostic tests analysed by expert pathologists and technologists using technically advanced equipment.
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