Sinead Thistlewhite
Community Service Physiotherapist
Johannesburg,GP
Summary
Dynamic physiotherapist with extensive experience at Helen Joseph Hospital, specializing in neuro-rehabilitation and post-surgical recovery. Expert in manual therapy and clinical reasoning, I excel in interdisciplinary collaboration to enhance patient outcomes. Committed to empowering patients through education and tailored rehabilitation strategies, fostering independence and improved mobility.
Overview
3
3
Certifications
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Helen Joseph Community Service Physiotherapist
Helen Joseph Hospital
02.2026 - Current
- Delivered neuro-rehabilitation physiotherapy practices in the medical wards and in the neuro outpatient rehabilitation department.
- Provided comprehensive care in my numerous rotations: medical wards, orthopedics wards, neuro-rehabilitation and ICU rotation.
- Assessed patients and identified mobility limitations for appropriate physiotherapy intervention.
- Implemented therapeutic exercises to improve strength, mobility, and functional independence.
- Educated patients and families on home exercise routines and recovery practices.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate holistic patient care.
- Delivered manual therapy, training of proper techniques for movements and body mechanics and pain management strategies.
- Cultivated strong relationships with local organizations and healthcare providers - stroke survivor foundation, fostering a collaborative approach to patient care within the community setting.
Education
Bachelors - BScPhysiotherapy
University of Cape Town
Cape Town, South Africa 04.2001 -
High School Diploma -
St Marys School, 55 Athol Street Waverley
Johannesburg, South Africa 04.2001 -
Skills
Sports injury treatment
Post-surgical rehabilitation
Manual therapy
Clinical reasoning
Neurological rehabilitation
Balance training
Orthopedic rehabilitation
Cardiopulmonary rehabilitation
ICU care
Interdisciplinary collaboration
Gait analysis
Certified in Dr Needling Course Level 1
Certification
ODNS needling Level 1
Timeline
Helen Joseph Community Service Physiotherapist
Helen Joseph Hospital
02.2026 - Current
Bachelors - BScPhysiotherapy
University of Cape Town
04.2001 -
High School Diploma -
St Marys School, 55 Athol Street Waverley
04.2001 -
Running and Triathlons
I enjoy a very active lifestyle where I have completed two previous marathons and will have completed my first half iron man by the end of the year. I wish to give movement and freedom back to those who have lost their independence as it forms such a cornerstone in my life.
Accomplishments: marathon, ultra-marathon, olympic distance triathlons