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Andrea Powers Physiotherapy

Prevent injury. Promote healing. Optimise function. Restore balance.

Book an appointment

Andrea Powers Physiotherapy

Prevent injury.
Promote healing.
Optimise function.
Restore balance.

Book an appointment
PHYSIOTHERAPY
PILATES
SPORTS INJURIES
PAIN MANAGEMENT

At Powers Physio your well-being is our priority.

Establised in 2007, Powers Physio is a holistic practice of experienced physiotherapists based in Cape Town, South Africa, with rooms in Bergvliet and Fresnaye.

At Powers Physio, we pride ourselves on individualised patient-centred care, and excellent interpersonal and clinical skills. Within a holistic framework that addresses the body-mind connection, we explore and identify the source of your symptoms, working together towards optimising your health and function, whether in everyday life or competitive sport.

Our practice is founded on thorough assessments and evidence-based treatment, with close attention given to the psychological contributors to pain and injury. Providing a safe environment and building trust are focal to facilitating your journey towards restoration of health.

We have a strong rehabilitative focus, and promote self management and prevention of injuries. We use education and exercise to empower you in your recovery, and offer Pilates-based exercise classes to aid in this.

Meet the team

Andrea Powers
Andrea qualified with a BSc in physiotherapy at the University of Cape Town in 1999. She graduated as the top student in her class, obtaining her degree with distinction. Over the next 7 years, she gained valuable work experience in South Africa and Europe, and in 2007 started her private practice in Fresnaye, Cape Town. In 2015, she moved to work from home in Bergvliet, and left the Fresnaye practice under the capable management of her colleague, Jodi Aderem.

Andrea has completed numerous post-graduate courses over the last 24 years, most noteably a diploma in Orthopaedic Manual Therapy (OMT1) in 2001, and a diploma in Sports Physiotherapy (SPT1) in 2007, both of which refined her problem-solving expertise and manual therapy skills.

Her interest in rehabilitation became more focused in 2007, when she qualified as a Pilates mat instructor, passing her course with distinction. This rehabilitative focus expanded to include children after completing the Physifun course, and becoming more involved in treating sports injuries in children and adolescents.

She has 24 years’ experience in orthopaedic and sports rehabilitation and holds an Advanced Professional Development Level 2 (APDL2) certification in Orthopaedic Manipulative Therapy.

Latterly Andrea has delved more into the field of pain management, and to this end, she has completed numerous modules of the National Diploma in Pain Management. Her experience in this field has been consolidated working alongside her colleague Tracy Prowse, helping children, adolescents and adults with chronic pain.

Andrea is married with three children, and enjoys spending time with her family, camping, and exercising in the outdoors.

Jodi Aderem
Jodi Aderem joined the practice in August 2013 and manages the Fresnaye client base. She graduated from the University of Western Cape in 2008 with a BSc in Physiotherapy, and in 2015 obtained her master’s degree from the University of Stellenbosch.

Her master’s research focused on analysing the movement of runners with iliotibial band syndrome (ITBS) and was conducted at the motion analysis laboratory at Tygerberg. Her research has been published in an international journal, and has also been presented at a Clinical Sports Medicine Congress and University Academic Day. She hopes to one day complete her PhD.

She has completed OMT1, and her Pilates training, which have honed her skills and expertise in manual therapy and rehabilitation. She has also completed numerous postgraduate courses, including dry needing.

Rehabilitating patients is Jodi’s passion, and she strongly believes strengthening and teaching patients to move correctly is the best way to manage most conditions. Her favourite tool in her physiotherapy tool box is pilates.

When away from the practice Jodi spends her time running after her 2 very active little boys.

Sue Gipel
Sue Gipel has been our amazing practice manager for the last 8 years, and we would be lost without her. Her efficiency, thoroughness and incredible work ethic means that all admin and account queries are dealt with proficiently and timeously. She is based at the Fresnaye practice, where her calm, capable, friendly presence holds the space. She is an expert multitasker and manages to juggle the two practices with ease, always available via landline, whatsapp or email for ease of communication with Bergvliet clients.

Services

Physiotherapy
Physiotherapy aims to promote healing and restore function. It encompasses assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of any disorder of the neuromusculoskeletal system, including post-operative orthopaedic conditions, postural and biomechanical problems, and chronic pain.
Sports injuries
Whether the injury is new or old, picked up on the mountain or the golf course, or training for the Argus or Ironman, physiotherapy optimises healing of injuries, facilitates speedy return to sport and prevents recurrence of problems.
Pilates
Appropriate for any age and fitness level, Pilates is a self-empowering form of exercise that educates you about your body, posture and normal movement patterns while improving your strength and flexibility. Classes and individual sessions are offered.
Pain management
Living with chronic pain can be a long and lonely journey. Andrea works with adults and children with chronic pain, utilising holistic assessment of all contributing biopsychosicial factors to tailor a management plan specific to the client’s needs.
Sports massage
For loosening and relaxing muscles prior to an event or to aid quick recovery, sports massage is integral to many athletes’ agendas.
Home visits
Home visits can be done on request if the client is house-bound or immobilised after an operation or injury.
Individual programme design
Whether you are looking for a gym or home routine to keep flexible and fit, or a sport-specific strength and conditioning programme aimed at improving your performance, an individually designed programme will target your needs.
Pre-season screening assessments
Prevention is better than cure! Pre-season screening assessments aim to detect weakness before an injury occurs and provide appropriate intervention to restore full strength and flexibility.
Ergonomic work station assessments
Work station assessment can be discussed in depth at the practice and guidelines given for improvements. Advice is also offered on ergonomic aids and ‘pause exercises’ to do at work. If necessary and appropriate, further assessment can be done at the workplace.
Referrals
As we prioritise the needs of the client, we often refer to healthcare professionals such as biokineticists, psychologists and dieticians. Physiotherapists can refer for X-rays and will refer to specialists such as orthopaedic surgeons or neurologists whenever necessary.
Products

Limited stock is carried of all products that are used in conjunction with physiotherapy treatment to ease pain and help prevent recurrence of injuries. Any item not stocked can be ordered on request.

  • Strapping and tape
  • Resistance bands
  • Braces and supports
  • Physio balls
  • Ice and heat packs
  • Foam rollers
  • Heelcups
  • Exercise and balance mats
  • Massagers
  • Get One office chairs
  • Memory foam pillows
  • Ergo-tilt laptop rests