Kathy Greathead Physiotherapy Diep River

Kathy Greathead Physiotherapy – Diep River, Cape Town

About Us

Kathy Greathead Physiotherapy, based in Diep River, Cape Town, has provided expert care since 2008. With over 18 years of experience, Kathy founded the practice, driven by her passion for compassionate, knowledgeable, and skilled physiotherapy. She graduated from WITS University and specialises in orthopaedic manual therapy, sports injuries, and post-operative rehabilitation.

Additionally, Kathy completed further training in Pilates and lymphoedema care. Throughout her career, she has worked with various sports teams, including the Highveld Lions and Cape Cobras, helping athletes, dancers, and others recover from injuries. Carla Mowat, a skilled physiotherapist, joined Kathy’s practice to enhance the care offered. Carla has experience in both hospital and outpatient settings, with a special focus on spinal and chronic pain conditions.

Services Offered

At Kathy Greathead Physiotherapy, we treat a wide range of conditions, such as:

• Headaches: We treat tension, migraine, and cervicogenic headaches with proven methods.
• Back and Neck Pain: We offer massage, myofascial release, joint mobilisation, dry needling, and exercise to relieve discomfort.
• Sports Injuries: Our treatment addresses both trauma and overuse injuries, including sprains, strains, and joint issues.
• Trapped Nerves/Disc Issues: We help reduce nerve compression and treat disc-related problems.
• Sinusitis: Our treatments include nebulisation, dry needling, ultrasound, and pressure points for acute and chronic sinusitis.
• Lung Conditions: We provide management for bronchitis, pneumonia, and COPD with breathing exercises, nebulisation, and lung percussions.
• Post-Operative Rehab: We support your recovery, restoring function and strength following surgery.
• Pilates and Rehabilitation: We offer Pilates classes and private sessions to improve posture, strength, and rehabilitation.

Additional Information

• Experienced Physiotherapists: Both Kathy and Carla are highly qualified, continually refining their skills with postgraduate courses in orthopaedic manual therapy, dry needling, and chronic pain management.
• Collaborative Approach: We work closely with other healthcare professionals, such as biokineticists and sports physicians, to provide holistic care.
• Personalised Treatments: Each treatment plan is customised to suit your individual needs, whether recovering from surgery, managing chronic pain, or addressing injuries.
• Home Visits Available: If you’re unable to visit the clinic, we can arrange home visits to provide care in the comfort of your home.
• Educational Resources: Our blog provides valuable information on injury prevention and maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

When you choose Kathy Greathead Physiotherapy, you receive dedicated care designed to help you restore your full function and enjoy a pain-free life.