Lucani Physiotherapy Deurdrif

Lucani Physiotherapy – Deurdrif

About Us

At Lucani Physiotherapy, our focus is on nurturing the growth and development of children and babies, helping them to crawl, walk, run, play, learn, interact, have fun, breathe, laugh, and manage stress. We provide specialised care for infants and children, delivering expert physiotherapy treatments to ensure they achieve their physical milestones in a safe and supportive environment.

Our founder, Liza Lucani, brings a wealth of experience in both respiratory and neurodevelopmental physiotherapy. Having trained at the University of Cape Town (UCT) and worked in various prestigious hospitals, including Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital and internationally in Oxford (UK) and Auckland (NZ), Liza has honed her skills in treating children with diverse needs. Liza has a particular interest in early intervention therapy for preterm infants, as well as a passion for infant massage instruction and adaptive surf therapy.

With years of expertise in paediatric care, Liza is committed to providing the highest standard of physiotherapy to young patients, both in hospital and private practice settings.

Services

We offer a comprehensive range of physiotherapy services tailored to children, babies, and infants. Our treatments are based on a thorough assessment of each child’s condition, ensuring that the approach is individually suited to meet their needs.

Chest Physiotherapy

Our chest physiotherapy services aim to assist with secretion clearance and improve oxygenation and ventilation. This treatment is commonly used to help children with respiratory conditions, and it may include:

• Breathing exercises to encourage proper lung function.
• Manual clearance techniques to clear airway blockages.
• Suctioning when needed to clear the airways.
• Sputum specimen collection to aid in diagnosis and treatment.
• Asthma and allergy management advice, including environmental control tips.

Chest physiotherapy is non-invasive and not painful when performed correctly, ensuring your child’s comfort while supporting their respiratory health.

Neurodevelopmental Therapy

Neurodevelopmental therapy is a therapeutic approach aimed at addressing impairments and functional limitations in children with neuropathology and developmental difficulties. Our services include:

• Developmental assessments to monitor milestones and identify delays.
• Screening of at-risk infants, particularly preterm babies, to assess developmental progress.
• Advice on normal motor development and support in achieving key physical milestones.
• Therapy for developmental delays, including treatment for cerebral palsy, low muscle tone, and coordination disorders (such as clumsy child syndrome).
• Treatment of torticollis (twisted neck) and other orthopaedic conditions.
• Rehabilitation after ICU stays, surgeries, and long-term hospitalisation.

Our neurodevelopmental therapy also focuses on providing stimulation and guidance for babies, ensuring they reach their full potential.

Additional Information

Lucani Physiotherapy is passionate about supporting both the physical and emotional well-being of young patients. In addition to our specialised physiotherapy services, Liza has qualifications as a certified infant massage instructor, allowing her to teach mothers to massage their newborns for bonding and relaxation at home.

Liza’s commitment to surf therapy is also notable, as she holds a Level 1 ISA surf coaching certification and works with the Roxy Davis Foundation to provide adaptive surf therapy for children. This allows children with different abilities to experience the joys of the ocean, with Liza recently accompanying the South African Para Surf Team to the World Championships in California as an assistant coach.

For further information or to book an appointment, feel free to contact us. At Lucani Physiotherapy, we strive to provide compassionate care that enables children to grow, thrive, and live their best lives.