Teaching and Learning

Teaching and learning takes place in the physiotherapy department and in teaching hospitals or clinics. Physiotherapy is a practical subject and hence a considerable amount of time is spent practising techniques in the gyms.

Physiotherapy gym

The Physio gym has:

high plinths which are used for practicing techniques taught in practical sessions.
Electrotherapy machines such as ultrasound; interferential therapy and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS).
wax therapy equipment
cryotherapy equipment
heat therapy equipment
a wide selection of mobility aids
ICU equipment
nebulizers
humidifiers
flutter devices
incentive spirometers,
and vibromats.

There is access to a wide range of strapping material including BSN and Kinesio tape products.

足球竞彩app排名s have access to many exercise therapy materials including:

therabands
theraputty
exercise mats
balance boards
weights
medicine balls
pulleys, etc.

This gym also contains a real human skeleton which is often referred to when doing practical sessions that involve human anatomy.

Neurology gym

The neurology gym contains:

a number of low plinths
2 sets of parallel bars
therapeutic stairs
exercise equipment that is mentioned above as well as:
cones
splints
pezzi balls
tactile balls
compliant surface mats

Both gyms are also fitted with audio-visual equipment, allowing for a combination of practical and lecture sessions simultaneously.

Khanya Lecture Theatre

The Khanya Lecture Theatre provides a great venue to learn, as it is fitted with audio-visual equipment, including a SMART board. This theatre is often used for lectures, student presentations, as well as for postgraduate lectures, seminars and conferences.

All tutorial rooms are fitted with audio-visual projectors, skype systems, a plinth, tables and chairs.

足球竞彩app排名 resource room

The student resource room provides:

a library
a virtual lab

Postgraduate facilities

These include:

postgraduate room
postgraduate resource room
The movement lab