PhysioFirst physiotherapy Elardus Park Pretoria

PhysioFirst physiotherapy Elardus Park Pretoria

PhysioFirst physiotherapy Elardus Park Pretoria provides personalised physiotherapy care for pain, injuries, rehabilitation, and better movement.

About PhysioFirst physiotherapy Elardus Park Pretoria

PhysioFirst Elardus Park is a reputable physiotherapy clinic that treats a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions. Ria Sandenbergh established the practice in 2001. She holds a Master’s Degree in Sport Medicine and has wide experience in chronic pain, sports injuries, and rehabilitation.

Over the years, Ria has built a strong reputation through work in hospitals, outpatient settings, and school sports. She worked in school sports for 13 years. Although she no longer works in school sports, she continues to provide high-quality care at PhysioFirst. She enjoys creating tailored treatments that help patients manage pain, recover from injuries, and improve their quality of life.

The practice also has a skilled team of physiotherapists. Liska Botha has a passion for running, CrossFit, and swimming. She also enjoys hiking and netball in her spare time. In addition, Sheen Akassa graduated from the University of Cape Town and has experience in private practice and disability claims. She has a particular interest in helping patients reach their highest functional level.

PhysioFirst physiotherapy Elardus Park Pretoria services

At PhysioFirst Elardus Park, the team starts with a full assessment to identify the cause of your pain. Then, they create a personalised treatment plan. This may include exercise therapy, rehabilitation, and manual techniques.

Core services include:

• Strapping: Provides support and helps prevent injuries.
• Dry Needling: Helps reduce muscle pain and tightness.
• Sports Massage: Reduces muscle tension, supports performance, and aids recovery.
• Cupping Therapy: Helps promote blood flow and reduce pain.
• Rehabilitation & Exercise Therapy: Builds strength, flexibility, and mobility while helping prevent future injuries.

Conditions treated at PhysioFirst physiotherapy Elardus Park Pretoria

The team treats headaches, with a focus on reducing pain and improving movement. They also treat back and neck pain, including both chronic and acute pain. Furthermore, treatment covers joint pain in the shoulder, knee, elbow, and wrist. Sports injuries such as strains, sprains, and ligament injuries also form part of the practice.

The treatment philosophy follows the motto: TREAT • PREVENT • EDUCATE. The team believes that patient education plays an important role in long-term recovery and pain prevention. Therefore, they help patients understand the cause of their pain, reduce fear, and support healing.

Fees and payment information

PhysioFirst aims to make physiotherapy accessible. The practice accepts medical aid claims directly from most providers, although a small co-payment may apply depending on the plan. The practice is affiliated with Discovery and Bestmed as preferred providers.

Private patients can pay easily by credit card and receive an invoice. Standard fees include:

• Evaluation and First Consultation: R750
• Follow-up Consultation: R640
• Pensioners: Evaluation and First Consultation: R630
• Pensioners: Follow-up Consultation: R580
• Sports Massage: R475

All consumables receive a separate charge. The practice operates on a cashless basis for a simple and secure payment process.

Additional information

The PhysioFirst team takes a professional approach to rehabilitation and patient care. In addition, the team continues further training to stay up to date with the latest treatment techniques. Each treatment plan matches the patient’s individual needs, helping the team provide personalised care.