Glenda Francis Physiotherapist Parklands

Glenda Francis Physiotherapist Parklands

Glenda Francis Physiotherapist Parklands provides expert physiotherapy care in Parklands North, Blouberg, Cape Town, with a focus on spinal and musculoskeletal conditions, sports injuries, pain management, rehabilitation, and personalised patient care.

About Glenda Francis Physiotherapist Parklands

Glenda Francis is a qualified and registered physiotherapist with extensive experience in treating spinal and musculoskeletal conditions. She also specialises in sports injuries and pain management. She holds a BSc in Physiotherapy from the University of the Western Cape (UWC), a Postgraduate Diploma in Interdisciplinary Pain Management from the University of Cape Town (UCT), and an MSc in Physiotherapy from UCT.

She is currently completing a PhD in Physiology at UCT. Her research focuses on head injuries in equestrian sports. Therefore, her work reflects a strong interest in sports-related injuries and physiotherapy. She aims to provide high-quality treatment, rehabilitation, and personal care for every patient.

Sports Injuries and Pain Management

Glenda Francis Physiotherapist Parklands offers treatment for a range of sports injuries, including sprains, strains, ligament tears, and overuse injuries. Treatment may include personalised exercise rehabilitation, manual therapy, and dry needling. These methods can support recovery and help improve performance.

For acute injuries and chronic pain, the practice uses a range of pain management methods. These treatments aim to reduce discomfort, improve movement, and support quality of life. They may include manual therapy and laser therapy, as well as other treatments that address pain and its root cause.

Treatment Modalities

The practice uses several treatment techniques to support recovery, including:

• Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (eSWT): A non-invasive treatment for musculoskeletal pain and injuries.
• Manual Therapy: Hands-on treatment to help relieve pain and improve movement.
• Exercise Rehabilitation: A customised programme to strengthen the body and restore function.
• TENS: A method that helps manage pain through electrical nerve stimulation.
• Dry Needling: A technique that helps release muscle tension and support healing.
• Laser Therapy: A treatment that helps reduce inflammation and pain by supporting tissue repair.
• Deep Oscillation®: A treatment that helps reduce swelling and improve circulation.

General Physiotherapy

Glenda Francis Physiotherapist Parklands also assesses and treats musculoskeletal and neurological conditions. Treatment plans support patients who are recovering from injuries or managing long-term conditions. Each plan aims to support health, recovery, and improved function.

Additional Information

Strict COVID-19 protocols remain in place at the practice. Patients must reschedule appointments if they feel ill. On arrival, patients must sanitise and bring their own towels. The practice provides disposable linen for comfort and safety.

Patient privacy is also important. The practice does not collect personal information through this website, except for aggregated data, such as IP addresses, for statistical purposes and service improvement. This data does not identify individual patients.

Glenda Francis Physiotherapy combines expert care, advanced treatment techniques, rehabilitation, and personalised support for sports injuries, pain management, and recovery.