Goosen & Barter Physiotherapists

30/07/2025

Congratulations to ackermannbiokinetics and recover_el on your new practice and business!

The body roll and ice baths were a total stand out on our walk through Robyn’s new centre! Take a look at her page to find out more!!

25/06/2025

Hospital based rehab:

This young boy is fighting a very serious blood cancer.
We work with him on a regular basis when he is admitted for chemotherapy. This can take months at a time depending on his treatment cycle and response to therapy. This means long days and nights stuck in the bed as a 12 year old.

Did you know that physiotherapy can be indicated in cancer patients to assist with:

- Fatigue
- Deconditioning
- Joint stiffness
- Pain
- Neuropathy
- Lymphoedema

When our patients in hospital become high functioning like this, we progress them onto programs that the patient can perform by themselves, with a regular check in.

This little dude is the ultimate inspiration. 🤍

23/06/2025

19/06/2025

Geriatric rehab part 3:

Goal setting in rehab:

This patient was driving until hospitalization. After hospitalization, she felt she had lost confidence to drive again.
Goal setting in therapy is important and this patient’s goal was to drive again.
Here we are working on foot speed, executive decision making, response time and problem solving. Cognitive abilities to perform a task are equally as important as physical abilities.

Please Note: Occupational Therapists assist in assessing patients for driving “readiness”.

16/06/2025

Geriatric Rehab Part 2:

The WHY?

This patient loves to go for walks. She has to navigate short stretches of pavements that have this terrain in order to go for her walk.

We use strategies that are useful to improve her balance and confidence to maintain her independence in this activity.

Have you ever considered what it may be like to go on uneven terrain in a wheelchair, with crutches or with a physical disability?

12/06/2025

Geriatric Rehab:

One of the biggest complaints of our elderly patients is the loss of balance as they age. This puts them at a higher risk of falling.

Balance is controlled by multiple body systems and one of the ways we can re-educate balance is to change surface area. This patient is working extra hard to stand on one leg and control the moving leg on the skateboard.

Keeping patients engaged and excited is the name of the game! She loved “skateboarding” 🛹

20/12/2024

Thank you for all the support this year!

Wishing you and your loved ones a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

We will be closed at the rooms from 20th Dec - 2nd Jan 2025.

See you in the new year!

09/12/2024

Juan spent the week in Cape Town volunteering his Physio services to World Rugby by assisting the team of referees who officiated at the Sevens Rugby Tournament.
A huge congratulations to the Blitzbokke 7’s for winning the CT leg of the series.

13/11/2024

'MOMents to Thrive', on November 30, 2024.

Ideal for expectant parents, caregivers of young children, and those planning for parenthood. Families with kids up to age 8 will also gain valuable insights.

This event focuses on providing practical tips from several professionals in childhood development, motherhood, and womanhood.

'MOMents to Thrive' aims to support mothers, grandmothers, and caregivers by equipping them with the tools, knowledge, and resources needed to raise joyful, thriving, and resilient children while prioritizing their own well-being.

Tickets are available via Quicket

https://www.quicket.co.za/events/287912-moments-to-thrive/

12/11/2024

Hey,

Have you noticed that I look a bit different lately? I'm growing my moustache for 30 days and it's not just a bold fashion statement. I'm doing it to raise funds for Movember, and I need your support:

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I'm supporting Movember because they’re tackling some of the most significant health issues faced by men. Your donations will help them stop men dying too young.

Donate online at
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There's a lot riding on this moustache, so thank you. I appreciate your support.

Mo Bro Juan Goosen

Motivation: I'm raising funds and awareness this Movember for all the dads, brothers, sons and mates in our lives. I need your help. Please donate to support men's health.

21/05/2024

Our absolute hero! May you rest in peace, Sr Coetzee. You will be sorely missed. Thinking of all family and friends affected by this tragic loss. 🤍🤍🤍

We Are Deeply Saddened To Learn Of The Passing Of SR Elize Coetzee (Unit Manager Of The Emergency Unit - Life St Dominics Hoapital). SR Coetzee Was Truely The Mother Of The Unit. Our EMS Teams Will Miss You Dearly And Always Cherish The Memories And Lessons Learnt.

We Thank You For Your Service And All You Ever Did For Us.

May You Rest In Eternal Peace SR.

- The Entire Management Team And Staff Of
Priority-Care Ambulance Service.

21/05/2024

What a win for the wheelchair community in East London! We cannot wait to see our patients thrive!!