Anke Groenewald
PHYSIOTHERAPIST
SINCE 2017
Our Services
Anke Groenewald
Mia van Tonder
Janka Mathee
A “dry” needle is a needle without medication. The needle is inserted through the skin into tight areas in the muscle. Dry needling releases tight muscle bands and decreases pain.
One of the therapeutic effects for which ultrasound has been used is in relation to tissue healing. It is suggested that the application of US to injured tissues will, amongst other things, speed the rate of healing & enhance the quality of the repair.
Electrical Muscle Stimulation uses electrical current to stimulate muscle contraction via electrodes, facilitating movement of a weakened limb.
Strapping can be used for treatment and prevention of sports injuries.
Not maintaining good posture can add strain to muscles and put stress on the spine. Therefore, postural advice and training will be provided.
When necessary, patients will be given exercises to do at home. Exercises, together with the treatment enhances healing and recovery.
Pressure is applied to the muscles, improving the blood circulation and reducing the tension in the muscles.
It is an essential and commonly used treatment method for the management of tissue, joint and movement dysfunction.
Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation is a method of electrical stimulation which primarily aims to provide a degree of symptomatic pain relief.
A laser is a device that produces a light that can be used to treat various musculoskeletal conditions. The laser affects the function of connective tissue cells, accelerate connective tissue repair and act as an anti-inflammatory agent.
Massage therapy helps in relieving tension in specific muscles that have built up due to injury or stress. Massage therapy help you to get the blood flowing which speeds up the recovery process.
We as will take you through the different stages of healing and set a rehabilitation program so that you can return to sport as soon as possible.
We offer physiotherapy after surgery has been done. We will put the best possible plan together to achieve the desired result, returning the patient to their chosen level of activity or sport.
Tight scar tissue and fascia can cause a lot of pain. Breaking down scar tissue and restoring the fascia can relieve painful symptoms.
In workplace, when body is stressed by an awkward posture the musculoskeletal system can be affected. Let us have a look at your ergonomic space to prevent possible future injuries.
When pain persists for 3 months or longer, it is considered chronic and often lead to physical decline, limited functional ability and emotional distress.
Let us provide you with an understanding of the biological processes behind pain in order to reduce and manage your pain.
Physiotherapy plays an important role in the education of posture and positioning during breastfeeding, as well as providing information and treatment of conditions that new mothers may experience. We also do laser therapy for cracked nipples during breastfeeding.
Chest physiotherapy is designed to eliminate secretions, thus helping to decrease work of breathing and promote the expansion of the lungs.
This is the facilitation and enhancement of muscle activity to achieve improved motor control. Conditions would include a stroke.
We offer home-based services in and around Wellington for those patients that are unable to come to our rooms.
