Lucani Physiotherapy Deurdrif

Lucani Physiotherapist Deurdrif

Lucani Physiotherapist Deurdrif provides specialised care for babies and children, helping them crawl, walk, run, play, learn, interact, have fun, breathe, laugh and manage stress.

About Lucani Physiotherapist Deurdrif

At Lucani, we support the growth and development of babies and children. We provide expert care in a safe and supportive setting. Each child receives treatment based on their needs and physical development.

Founder Liza Lucani has experience in respiratory and neurodevelopmental care. She trained at the University of Cape Town (UCT) and worked at Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital. She also gained experience in Oxford, UK, and Auckland, NZ. As a result, Liza has built strong skills in treating children with different needs.

Liza has a special interest in early intervention therapy for preterm infants. She also has a passion for infant massage instruction and adaptive surf therapy.

Services

Lucani offers a range of physiotherapy services for children, babies and infants. First, we assess each child’s condition. Then, we choose an approach that suits their individual needs.

Chest Physiotherapy

Chest physiotherapy helps with secretion clearance and supports oxygenation and ventilation. It can help children with respiratory conditions. Treatment may include:

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

Chest physiotherapy is non-invasive. When performed correctly, it should not cause pain. Therefore, we focus on your child’s comfort while supporting their respiratory health.

Neurodevelopmental Therapy

Neurodevelopmental therapy helps children with neuropathology and developmental difficulties. It addresses impairments and limits that can affect daily function and development.

Services include developmental assessments to monitor milestones and identify delays. We also screen at-risk infants, especially preterm babies, to assess their development.

In addition, we provide advice on normal motor development and help children work towards key physical milestones. Treatment can help with developmental delays, cerebral palsy, low muscle tone and coordination disorders, including clumsy child syndrome.

We also treat torticollis, or a twisted neck, and other orthopaedic conditions. Furthermore, we provide rehabilitation after ICU stays, surgeries and long-term hospitalisation.

Additional Support from Lucani Physiotherapist Deurdrif

Liza is a certified infant massage instructor. She teaches mothers how to massage their newborns to support bonding and relaxation at home.

Liza also holds a Level 1 ISA surf coaching certification. Through the Roxy Davis Foundation, she provides adaptive surf therapy for children. This gives children with different abilities the opportunity to enjoy the ocean.

Recently, Liza accompanied the South African Para Surf Team to the World Championships in California as an assistant coach.

For more information or to book an appointment, contact Lucani Physiotherapist Deurdrif. The practice provides compassionate care that helps children grow, thrive and live their best lives.