It was with great pride that Ahmed Kathrada Private Hospital officially opened the doors to Ahmed Kathrada Sports Medical Centre on 13 May 2017. Hosting over 70 guests of various medical disciplines who attended the CPD (Continuous Professional Development) talks given by our Sports Medical Center Multi-Disciplinary Team: Drs Mohammed Mossajee (Sports Physician) and Hashendra Ramjee (Sports Physician), Ahmed Montier (Sports Podiatrist), Mayur Ambelal (Biokeneticist,) and Yasmeen Omar (Head of the Physiotherapy Team). Amongst our guests was Amil Devchand Lenmed’s COO (Chief Operating Officer), and Elsa Benade (Hospital Manager) who officiated the milestone event.

The centre was the brainchild of Yasmeen Omar, a physiotherapist with over twenty two years industry experience. Yasmeen identified the need for such a service in the south of Johannesburg and together with a multidisciplinary team of Sports Physicians, a Biokineticist, a Certified Pilates Instructor, a Massage Therapist and Podiatrists began the long work of setting up the facility.

The aim of the centre is to provide evidence based holistic services to all those requiring physiological health assistance. This includes active individuals, sports enthusiasts and medical or surgical patients requiring treatment.

The centre is equipped with state-of-the art technology which includes:

• Alter G anti-Gravity Treadmill
• Biolase diode laser Therapy
• CPM Machines for the AnkleKnee, Elbow and Shoulder
• Storz Shockwave therapy
• Heated Hydrotherapy Pool.

This technology enables the multidisciplinary team to provide the wide range of treatments which include:

• Therapy for Musculoskeletal/Orthopaedic concerns
• Respiratory Therapy
• Neurological treatments(Adults and children)
• Female health-related treatments

For more information or to arrange a visit please contact us:

Ahmed Kathrada Sports Medical Centre Tel: +27 (0) 11 852 1035, Tel: +27 (0) 11 213 2112, Cell: +27 (0) 82 414 9940

Email: [email protected] or [email protected]

Website: www.yomarphysiotherapy.co.za