How to Choose a Physiotherapist Practical tips to finding a physio that will help you meet your goals. In one of our recent articles, Candice Sumner, an experienced sports physiotherapist from local practice Candice Sumner Physiotherapy, outlined the importance of
The Importance of Physiotherapy
The Importance of Physiotherapy After Joint Surgery Why doing your exercises is so important. The “unknown” road to recovery is an unavoidable aspect of joint surgery. How long will it take? Will it be painful? Will you be able to
The Vital Role of Nurses
The Vital Role of Nurses An advocate, educator and carer all rolled into one. One thing that makes Cape Hip and Knee unique is that we offer a comprehensive service from a team of health professionals. A vital part of
Three Sporting Greats Who Needed Joint Surgery
Three Sporting Greats Who Needed Joint Surgery It is a common misconception that joint surgery is reserved for only the elderly and infirm. For many years total replacement surgery, in particular, was primarily done on patients over 65 years but
An Introduction to Robotic Surgery
An Introduction to Robotic Surgery With the arrival of Dr Zaheer Moonda to the Cape Hip and Knee team and the knowledge that he has adopted robotic technology in Orthopaedics and is establishing a Robotic Arthroplasty unit in the practice,
Post-Op Helpful Tips for Home
Post-Op Helpful Tips for Home In our previous article, Preparing Your Home for After Surgery, we provided information on how to prepare and adapt your home environment for your home-coming after hip or knee surgery, to make it a suitable environment
Preparing Your Home for After Surgery
Preparing Your Home for After Surgery There are many practical things you can do to prepare and adapt your home environment for your home-coming after your hip or knee surgery, making it a more suitable environment for you to heal
The Ins & Outs of Hip Replacement Surgery
The Ins & Outs of Hip Replacement Surgery It is not every day that you need to replace a part of your body. But then again, the ongoing joint pain that leads to joint replacement surgery should not be a