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At HNB we are really passionate about Sport. We aim at getting you back to- or keeping you in, whatever your game might be. Whether you are just starting out and need our guidance, or competing at international level - We are here to support you in this wonderful choice cultivating the athlete that resides in us all.

HNB Physiotherapists have been working with individuals and teams to return to their highest function and improve their quality of life for years, some of us more than 2 decades. Our focus is mainly, but not limited to, sports-injury rehabilitation, prevention and performance enhancement. Our Motto "RETURN TO PLAY"

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Mission statement

We believe that every person deserves their road back to participation, in their specific sport, to be unique. We know that many factors, for example, work, family, school, and pressures of competition and loyalty to your team have a major influence on this journey. That is why your rehabilitation process in our practice will always be

Holistic
Injury specific
Person specific
Sport-specific
Level of competition-specific

We have a strong desire to develop our staff professionally and continuously. We believe in a well-structured referral system and love working in an interdisciplinary team of coaches, Specialist Doctors, Biokinetics, Occupational therapists, etc.

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Merike Saayman

(Hopkins)

Partner Physiotherapist

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Karin Smith

(Neethling)

Partner Physiotherapist

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Luán (Thomas) Fick

Physiotherapist

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Maretha Combrinck

Physiotherapist

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HNB Physiotherapists are located in Paarl, and Malmesbury. We specialise in general and sports-related musculoskeletal injuries.

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MERIKE SAAYMAN (HOPKINS)

HNB Director and Physiotherapist

B.Sc Physiotherapy (US)
M.Sc in Physiotherapy- Biomechanics and the Prevention and Treatment of Over-Use Injuries

Experience

High Performance Centre, working with International sportsmen and women from all over the world, and supervising undergraduate physiotherapy students.
Northerns Cricket Development Academy.
Working with United Cricket Board of South Africa Physiotherapy.
Involved in medical support for Team South Africa for four Olympic Games.
Preparing the SA swim team for Athens Olympics 2004 at their pre-camp at Wingate University in Israel
Represent Team South Africa as member of the SA Medical Team for Beijing Olympics 2008.
Chief physiotherapist for Team South Africa at the inaugural Youth Olympic Games in Singapore in 2010.
Serving as Member of the Medical and Anti-Doping commission for The South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee for the London Olympics in 2012.

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Karin Smith (Neethling)

PARTNER PHYSIOTHERAPIST

B.Sc Physiotherapy (US)

Experience

She had the privilege to work with elite sportsmen and women at the very start of her career, and this ignited her amazing skill, passion and understanding for sports injuries even further. She gained immense knowledge and invaluable experience having learnt from some of the best and this motivates her to keep on growing.

Karin has a love for sports physiotherapy and the rehabilitation thereof. With a background in Pilates, she understands and appreciates the power of rehabilitation. 

 

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Luán (Thomas) Fick

physiotherapist 


B.Sc Physiotherapy (UF)

Experience

Working in multiple areas of physiotherapy, including, hospital, out-patient practices as well as special schools.

Interests

Musculo-skeletal injuries including Injury on Duty, Rehabilitation, Neurology and Paediatrics.

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Maretha Combrinck

B.Sc Physiotherapy (US)

Interests

Orthopaedic Rehabilitation, sports Injuries and rehabilitation. 
Maretha has a passion for sports, being a sports woman herself. She enjoys long distance running and competes in  running and cycling events.