Greathead Physiotherapy is situated in Diep River, Cape Town.

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Kathy qualified in 2001 from WITS and then did an intensive postgraduate course in orthopaedic manual therapy in 2005.

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Kathy has worked in private practice since 2002. She has been involved with numerous sports teams including helping with national cricket teams such as The Highveld Lions and Cape Cobras. She was the physiotherapist for Villagers Rugby club for 3 years and she has also worked with runners, cyclists, dancers and other sports men and women.

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Kathy started her own practice in 2008 after working with many highly qualified physiotherapists who nurtured her passion and shared their knowledge and skills.

 

Kathy has now been qualified for 18 years.

Kathy completed a Pilates mat work course in 2008 through Reneé Watson’s Conscious Movement Education. She runs Pilates classes and private mat work sessions.

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In 2016 Kathy did a post-graduate course specialising in the treatment and diagnosis of lymphoedema and all forms of swelling. This course is recognised under the International Lymphoedema and Wound Training Institute.

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Kathy enjoys working with a multi-disciplinary team and has worked closely with Biokineticists, Sports physicians, Occupational therapists and dietitians.

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Post-graduate courses completed:

• Orthopaedic manual therapy (OMPTG member)

• Dry needling

• Sports injuries courses

• Joint management courses

• Kinesiotaping

• Lynotherapy

• Lymphoedema and wound care (LAOSA member)

• Pilates mat-work

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