Emma Hegarty Physiotherapist Cape Town

Emma Hegarty Physiotherapy – Cape Town

Professional Physiotherapy for Active Living and Recovery

Welcome to Emma Hegarty Physiotherapy, where personalised care and expert treatment meet to help you recover and maintain an active, pain-free lifestyle. Emma’s dedication to patient care and her extensive background in neuromusculoskeletal, sports, and orthopaedic physiotherapy ensures you receive the best care possible to achieve lasting recovery.

About Emma Hegarty

Emma Hegarty graduated with a BSc Physiotherapy degree from the University of Cape Town in 2016. She gained extensive experience during her community service year at Livingstone Hospital in Port Elizabeth, working across a wide range of physiotherapy areas. Following this, Emma completed her dry needling qualification in 2017, further enhancing her skill set.

Emma’s career took her to UCT Private Academic Hospital, where she worked with specialists in both acute and outpatient settings, providing treatment for complex conditions. In 2020, Emma expanded her expertise by becoming a qualified Matwork Pilates teacher through the Australian Pilates and Physiotherapy Institute.

Her passion for neuromusculoskeletal physiotherapy led her to train under Jane Soderlund-Moore, one of Cape Town’s top physiotherapists, at a private practice in Constantia. There, Emma honed her skills in sports and orthopaedic physiotherapy, receiving guidance that strengthened her approach to treatment.

Emma’s commitment to professional development continued with her completion of the Advanced Neuromusculoskeletal Physiotherapy Course in 2022 through University of Witwatersrand, further refining her abilities in musculoskeletal rehabilitation.

Emma and her husband, Ryan, have recently relocated to Blouberg, where they plan to establish roots in the community and offer exceptional physiotherapy care.

In her personal life, Emma is an active individual with a background in ballet, modern dance, Irish dancing, netball, and athletics. She is currently enjoying Pilates, running, and padel, while also supporting Ryan in his cycling and running races.

Services Offered

At Emma Hegarty Physiotherapy, we specialise in a variety of services to address musculoskeletal, orthopaedic, and sports-related injuries, among other conditions. Our treatments are tailored to each patient’s unique needs, ensuring the best possible outcomes.

Conditions Treated

Emma has a special interest in musculoskeletal, orthopaedic, and sports injuries, treating a wide range of conditions, including:

• Back pain
• Neck pain, headaches, whiplash, dizziness, vertigo, and concussion
• Painful joints such as the ankle, knee, hip, shoulder, elbow, wrist
• Post-operative orthopaedic conditions, including joint replacements (hip, knee, shoulder), ligament repairs, rotator cuff repairs, spinal surgery, hip and shoulder labral repairs, and fixations for traumatic fractures
• Sporting injuries, including muscle strains, ligament injuries, overuse injuries (shin splints, plantar fasciitis), and tendinopathies (gluteus medius, Achilles, tennis elbow, golfer’s elbow)
• Chronic pain

Therapies and Treatment Techniques

• Dry Needling – Targeting muscle pain, tightness, and dysfunction by inserting fine needles into trigger points
• Matwork Pilates – Strengthening core stability, improving posture, and enhancing overall flexibility and mobility
• Manual Therapy – A hands-on approach to improve joint mobility and reduce pain
• Sports Rehabilitation – Customised rehabilitation plans for athletes to restore function and prevent injury
• Post-Operative Rehabilitation – Structured rehabilitation programmes for optimal recovery following surgery

What to Expect

When you book an appointment at Emma Hegarty Physiotherapy, you can expect a comprehensive assessment to identify your specific needs. Emma’s goal is to provide a treatment plan that suits your lifestyle and goals, ensuring that you not only recover but also prevent future injury. Every session is built around the idea of personalised care, so you feel supported throughout your journey to recovery.

Emma’s approach is based on open communication, so you will always feel listened to, and together, you will work towards achieving your best possible outcome.