MO - SOUTH AFRICA

SOUTH AFRICA

ORGANISATION

Neuromusculoskeletal Physiotherapy Group (NMSPG)


Membership: 766 members

IFOMPT ACCREDITED EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMES

• University of the Witwatersrand
• University of Stellenbosch

IFOMPT MO Delegate since 2020

Title/ Qualification: 
BSc Physio (Stell.), MSc Physio (OMT) (Stell.)

Affiliation:  
Neuromusculoskeletal Physiotherapy Group (NMSPG) of the South African Society of Physiotherapy

Position / Role in MO: 
Member
Chairperson of the NMSPG

Area of Work / Expertise:
Timoreta graduated from the University of Stellenbosch in 2004 with BSc degree in Physiotherapy. After completing her community service year in Port Elizabeth, she continued working in the public sector in Port Elizabeth and Uitenhage, where she gained valuable experience in orthopaedics, surgical and medical conditions. Between 2008 and 2011 she worked in private orthopaedic practice in Balbriggan (Ireland), completed her Stott Pilates Instructor course and assisted in the treatment and rehabilitation of the Skerries Harpes Gaelic Football team. In 2013, Timoreta completed her Master’s degree with distinction, in Orthopaedic Manual Therapy at the University of Stellenbosch. Furthermore, she successfully completed the National Pain postgraduate course in 2015 and the Third Vestibular Assessment and Rehabilitation Course (UCT) in 2016. She has a special interest in treating and rehabilitating patients with chronic pain, vestibular dysfunction, musculoskeletal and sports-related conditions using manual therapy, exercise, education and Pilates. Timoreta serves as the chairperson on th the executive committee of the NMSPG. She is a keen swimmer, hiker and runner, having completed her first marathon in 2018.

Contact Details:
Email: nmspg-chair@saphysio.co.za
Web: https://www.omptg.co.za/
Twitter: @omptgsa