At JOHAN UYS PHYSIOTHERAPY we focus mainly on orthopaedics and sports which includes neuromusculoskeletal injuries. An orthopaedic and sports physiotherapist is a degreed allied health practitioner skilled in orthopaedic and neuromusculoskeletal assessment, diagnosis and treatment of the client or patient.
Our aim is to restore our clients’ or patients' normal motion and strength, with the ultimate objective of the person achieving their goal movement and function.
Lower back, Mid-back and Neck pain
Sciatica (referred pain into the leg) and referred pain into the arm
Disc herniation, protrusion or bulging (depending on extent)
Whiplash
Headaches and jaw pain
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Scoliosis and asymmetries
Post-Surgery: Fusion; Discectomy; Decompression
Rotator Cuff and Bicep Long Head Tendonopathy
Rotator Cuff Partial Tears
Dislocation
AC joint injury or degeneration
Frozen Shoulder
Post-Surgery: Shoulder replacement (incl. partial and reverse); Bankart repair; Rotator cuff repair; Sub-acromial decompression; Capsular shift; Laterjet
Golfer’s elbow
Tennis elbow
Bicep insertion tendonitis
Ulnar neuritis
Dislocation
Fracture – non-surgical approach
Post-Surgery: Bicep tendon repair, Elbow replacement (Radial head replacement)
Carpal tunnel syndrome
De Quervain’s syndrome
Boxer's fracture
Post-Surgery: Carpal Tunnel and De Quervain’s release; Scaphoid reduction
Psoas and Trochanteric Bursitis
Labral tear
Tendonopathy
Hamstring and Quad strains and tears
Post-Surgery: Hip replacement (partial and total); debridement; labral repair; resection and reshaping
Anterior (Front) knee pain
Patello-femoral Syndrome
Patello-femoral Malalignment
Jumpers knee (Patellar tendonopathy)
Quadricep Tendonopathy
Ilio-tibial band syndrome (ITB)
Shin splints
Gastroc (calf) strains and tears
Mild meniscal derangement
Non-surgical ACL and collateral ligament management
Post-Surgery: Repair/reconstruction of the ACL/PCL/MCL/LCL/MPFL; Meniscus repair; Meniscectomy (partial or total)
Ligament Sprains: Lateral and Deltoid; Lisfranc
Tendonopathy: Achilles, peroneal and tibialis posterior
Platar Fasciitis
Post-Surgery: Ligament reconstruction (e.g. Chrisman-Snook); HAV surgical correction; Bunionette deformaty correction
Degenerative and inflammatory
With hardware, e.g. ORIF
Without hardware
Repair (e.g. Knee meniscus, Rotator Cuff Repair)
Joint replacement (e.g. Knee, Hip, Shoulder, Ankle)
Reconstruction (e.g. ACL, Achilles)
Debridement and microfracture (e.g. Knee, Hip or Shoulder scope)
Joint pain, swelling and stiffness post surgery
Repetitive Strain Injuries
Ergonomic and Posture Advice
Advice and Correction on how exercises and sport specific movements are performed
Mobilisation of the spinal and peripheral joints:
Maitland Technique
Kaltenborn
McKenzie
Spinal Manipultion
Myofascial Trigger Point Therapy (Acupressure)
Dry Needling
Electrotherapy
Soft Tissue Mobilisation and Massage
Deep Friction Massage (‘Cross-frictions’)
Regional Massage
Sports Massage
Lymph Drainage
Taping and Strapping
McConnell Taping
K-tape
Dynamic Tape
Strapping
Traction
Pilates
Movement Preparation
Regeneration training
Injury prevention strategies: shoulder (rotator cuff), knee (ACL)
Sports Rehabilitation
Strength and Conditioning - utilising:
Free weights: – dumbbells/kettlebells
Gymstick™ – tubing resistance & polyfibre pole
Body weight – including TRX
Hurdles, boxes, agility ladder, mini trampoline
Physioball, BOSU, foam pad, air cushion
Minibands, Theraband