Greshne van Wyk (Physiotherapist)

Greshne is a SASMA accredited sport physiotherapist who graduated with a BSc Physiotherapy Degree at the University of the Western Cape in 2006, affiliated with the South Africa Society of Physiotherapy (SASP), HPCSA (Health Professional Council of South Africa) and Exercise is Medicine (EIM). Greshne is currently the physiotherapist for Boland Rugby (Pty) Ltd & SA Men hockey team that will be competing at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France.
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Meet Greshne

Meet Greshne, our esteemed physiotherapist, a true expert in her field with a passion for sports and a dedication to promoting health and well-being. In her own words, "I am very passionate about physiotherapy and am deeply committed to delivering high-quality patient care. I focus on holistically achieving superior patient outcomes and applying ethical principles in our evidence-based practice". Greshne holds an impressive array of qualifications and affiliations, making her a well-respected professional in the physiotherapy community. In 2023, Greshne was the head physiotherapist for the Maties Netball Team for 5 years and then appointed, as the Head physiotherapist of the Western Cape Southern Stings Netball team. In August 2023, Greshne accompanied the u/18 SA Netball Team with the Junior Blitz Bokke to the Youth Commonwealth Games in Trinidad & Tobago, where both teams triumphed with medals. Greshne also enjoys working with school sports in her role as head physiotherapist at La Rochelle Girls’ High School in Paarl "I am planning on pursuing my master’s degree in {hysiotherapy"..

Work experience

  • Stellenbosch University Sport Performance Institute (SUSPI), (2008-2012)
  • Physiotherapist and Physiotherapy Divisional Head at Stellenbosch University, Campus Health Services (2012- 2022)
  • Stellenbosch University USSA & Varsity Sports Athletics, Head Physiotherapist (2018 & 2022)
  • Stellenbosch University Netball USSA & Varsity Sports, Head Physiotherapist (2018 – 2023)
  • Stellenbosch University Varsity Cup Rugby, Head physiotherapist (2009-2012)
  • Stellenbosch University Young Guns Cup Rugby, Head Physiotherapist (2022)
  • Stellenbosch University Cricket USSA, Head Physiotherapist (2021 & 2023)
  • Stellenbosch University Hockey USSA & Varsity Sports, Head Physiotherapist (2009 & 2018)
  • African Cup of Nations, SA Women’s Hockey, Head Physiotherapist (2009)
  • IPC Athletics World Championships, Team Physiotherapist (2011)
  • Paralympic Games, SA Team Physiotherapist (2012)
  • All African Games, SA Team Physiotherapist (2015)
  • Commonwealth Games, SA Team Physiotherapist (2022)
  • Southern Stings Netball, Head Physiotherapist (2023)
  • Youth Commonwealth Games, SA Team Physiotherapist (2023)
  • African Cup of Nations, SA Men’s Hockey, Head Physiotherapist (2023)

Extra courses

  • Sport Physiotherapy 1 (SPT1)
  • World Rugby Immediate Care in Rugby (Levels 1 & 3).
  • Kinesiology Taping Module 1-2
  • Taping Workshop: Mulligan & McConnell Techniques
  • Dry Needling Module 1-2
  • Muscle activation Level 1-2
  • Myopathic Activation Procedure: Sporting Pelvis
  • Vestibular Rehabilitation (used in post-concussion management)
  • An integrated approach of the respiratory system and thorax
  • Low Back/ Hip / SIJ Management
  • Ankle and Foot Injury & Management
  • Shockwave Therapy Workshop
  • Huber Machine Training
  • Concussion Management for Doctors & Health Care Professionals
  • Exercise is Medicine, in Pregnancy
  • Exercise is Medicine, in Pre-participation screening.
  • Anti-doping Education and Learning (ADEL)
  • Safeguarding Awareness
  • Designating Safeguarding Officer

Accreditation

Greshne is a SASMA accredited sport physiotherapist who graduated with a BSc Physiotherapy Degree at the University of the Western Cape in 2006, affiliated with the South Africa Society of Physiotherapy (SASP), HPCSA (Health Professional Council of South Africa) and Exercise is Medicine (EIM) In 2009, she was selected as a physiotherapist accompanying the Women’s SA hockey team to the African Hockey Cup of Nations, Ghana. That year she was also the physiotherapist for Stellenbosch University Maties Men's hockey team, where they won the USSA Championships.
Greshne was honoured to be a physiotherapist for Team SA at Paralympic Games, London in 2012.
She accompanied Team SA to the All-African Games 2015 in Congo, and formed part of the Paralympic and Olympic Games Road to Rio, training camp 2016 in Switzerland and Italy. Greshne was also honoured to be a member of Team SA’s medical staff that travelled to Common Wealth Games 2022, Birmingham. Greshne triumphed with two victories, USSA Netball Championships and the Varsity Sports Netball Tournament 2022 and is the team physiotherapist for Maties Netball, 1st team.

What to expect?

The physiotherapist will conduct a detailed subjective and physical assessment of your condition.
This will be followed by diagnostic hypotheses to explain the structured systematic, safe and goal-oriented assessment process with outcomes. We use appropriate strategies to motivate the patient to take responsibility for achieving defined goals- educate the patient in self-evaluation.We monitor patient progress that is specific, measurable, achievable and relevant within a specified time frame, - undertake discharge planning in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team in a patient-centred manner

What conditions can be treated?

  • Sports injuries.
  • Back and neck pain
  • Rehabilitation following surgery or fractures
  • Ligament and muscle tears and strains
  • Tendon problems.
  • Arthritis and other joint conditions.
  • Work-related joint and spine pain
  • Vestibular dysfunction rehabilitation.
  • Post-concussion symptoms management
  • Post-operative joint care
  • ACL rehabilitation
  • Tennis elbow
  • Runner's knee
  • "Growing" pains
  • Achilles tendonitis
  • Plantar Fasciitis

Types of treatments

  • Manual therapy: including joint mobilisations or manipulations and soft tissue techniques.
  • Exercise rehabilitation: to strengthen, mobilise, and stretch specific areas.
  • Shockwave therapy: to assist in the rehabilitation of tendon problems.
  • Laser therapy for acute soft tissue injuries
  • Acupuncture/needling: this can be helpful in relieving pain and relaxing muscles.
  • Sports event care
  • On-field assessment
  • Sports injury management
  • Return-to-play protocols
  • Sports concussion: SCAT5
  • Integrated care with doctors, physios and biokinetics

Excellence in sport

  • We accommodate any limitations imposed by the patient’s health status- prioritize important assessment findings - engage with the patient to explain assessment findings, discuss intervention strategies referring to the interdisciplinary team and develop an acceptable plan.
  • We set realistic short- and long-term goals with the patient- select appropriate interventions on best evidence practice and available resources.
  • Teamwork among different sports specialists and trainers
  • Latest protocols according to international sports standards.