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Below follows a summary of
SUSPI's sports medicine offerings. Please note that the clinic hours
for the sports medicine unit are from Mondays to Fridays, between 8am
and 5pm. Bookings are essential.
Click here to view SUSPI's sport science
offerings.
Physiotherapy
SUSPI's physiotherapy services
include the following:
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Musculo-skeletal
screening and prevention of injuries.
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Rehabilitation from general injuries or accidents.
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Rehabilitation from sport-related injuries.
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Treatment of spinal- and joint conditions.
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Treatment of biomechanical problems, and improvement
of muscular control.
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Treatment of neck- and back pain.
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Treatment of cervicogenic- and tention-type headaches.
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Treatment of neurological conditions such as strokes
and multiple sclerosis.
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Treatment of heart- and lung conditions such as
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and atelectasis.
Sport Physicians
Sport physicians provide the
following services:
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Expert medical screening for sport participation.
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Holistic medical care of the athlete, ranging from
medical conditions in sport to sport-related injuries.
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Coordinate referrals to the network of sport
specialists in the immediate area for diagnostic-, imaging- and orthopedic
intervention.
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Coverage of sports events where doctors are required,
as well as the organising and coordination of relevant medical personnel
for such events.
Sports Injury Clinic
A sports injury
clinic is situated at the Danie Craven Stadium. This allows for the
management of acute injuries, while relevant referrals for appropriate
medical interventions can also be made. In addition, a hospital is located
a mere five minutes from SUSPI's premises, allowing for the swift handling
of serious injuries or emergencies.
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