De Long Physiotherapy
At De Long Physiotherapy, we aim to provide patients with a holistic physiotherapy treatment, understanding that behind every physical ailment is a person. We have experience in all neuro-musculoskeletal disorders, post-operative rehabilitation, as well as a special interest in mastectomies. We are passionate about seeing our patients thrive and return to full function post injury or surgery. Here at De Long Physiotherapy, we are invested in our patients’ wellbeing and believe in individual attention. At De Long Physiotherapy, we love what we do!
At De Long Physiotherapy, we aim to provide patients with a holistic physiotherapy treatment, understanding that behind every physical ailment is a person. We have experience in all neuro-musculoskeletal disorders, post-operative rehabilitation, as well as a special interest in mastectomies. We are passionate about seeing our patients thrive and return to full function post injury or surgery. Here at De Long Physiotherapy, we are invested in our patients’ wellbeing and believe in individual attention. At De Long Physiotherapy, we love what we do!
About Us
Our practice was founded in 2017, previously known as Simone Barker & Associates. In June 2022, Aqeela De Long bought into the heart and culture of the practice and De Long Physiotherapy was born. Located in the heart of Claremont’s medical hub on Wilderness Road, it is just a stone’s throw from Kingsbury Hospital. From its first month practicing, it has grown as word quickly spread about the culture, quality and heart behind the name. The practice originally started out with a special focus on the niche sphere of mastectomies, since then it has grown to cover all neuro-musculoskeletal disorders and post-operative rehabilitation. We cater to both in-patients at Kingsbury Hospital, and out patients from Claremont and the surrounding areas of the southern suburbs.
Services
Neuromuscularskeletal conditions
Neck pain
Whiplash, muscular tension
Thoracic pain
Sports injury related, rib fracture diagnosis
Lower back pain
Mechanical, sciatica, trauma
Ergonomics
Postural condition associated with working environment
Muscular injuries
Strains, tears, poor biomechanics: Calf, hamstring, groin strains.
Ligament injuries
Sprains, tears, and hypermobility.
Nerve related injuries
Pinched nerve, Thoracic outlet syndrome, sciatica.
Shoulder
Shoulder pain, Sports injury of the shoulder. Post-operative: Laterjet repair, rotator cuff repair, SLAP lesions, frozen shoulder.
Elbow
Sprain or strain of ligament and muscle, tennis and golfers elbow.
Hip
Hip pain, impingement, post op hip surgery: replacement, fracture, arthroscopy. Osteoarthritis
Knee
Knee pain and sprains, MCL/LCL ligament tear, ACL reconstruction rehabilitation, Meniscus rehabilitation.
Ankle
Sprains and strains of tendons. Post-operative fracture rehabilitation.
Foot
Plantar fasciitis, Achilles repair, Achilles tendinopathy.
Headaches
Tension, cervicogenic headache.
Women’s Health Physiotherapy
Post-operative Wide Local excision rehabilitation and advice
Post-operative Mastectomy rehabilitation and advice
Laser therapy for injury to the nipple while breastfeeding
What to expect at each session:
Your first appointment will involve an assessment to determine the help you may require. We will use 3 main approaches.
Education and Advice
The physiotherapist’s role is to assess, treat, advise and prevent further injury. We provide general advice and ways to improve your overall wellbeing. We will investigate and discuss the cause of the problem and how we can work on ways to fix it in the short and long term. This may include programmes which focus on an adjustment to your lifestyle for example: changing your ergonomics (posture at work), exercise technique or regular exercise as a form of stress release.
Rehabilitative exercise: This is aimed at improving movement and function
Each structure of the body ligament, muscle, tendon, disc and nerve follow a pattern of healing. Dependant on the nature of the injury or if there are set post-operative requirements, your physiotherapist will tailor your rehabilitation programme to you your specific condition. We will also make informed decisions on whether or not you need further investigation.
Manual therapy
This includes specific soft tissue mobilization, spinal and joint mobilization, myofascial release and advice about how to stretch. We also offer dry needling and laser therapy.
Meet the team
Aqeela De Long
Owner
BSc Physiotherapy (UCT)
Aqeela obtained her degree in Physiotherapy at UCT. She completed her community service in Kimberley, where she serviced the many community health care centers, gaining experience in outpatient neuro-musculoskeletal conditions, neuro rehab and orthopedics.
She returned to Cape Town and gained additional experience working at various practices, one of which was the well-known Simone Barker and Associates. Here she not only broadened her knowledge in breast related surgeries and orthopedics, but was also able to build on her passion for patient centered care. In 2022 an opportunity arose and through her diligence and compassionate nature, she became the owner of De Long Physiotherapy. In 2023 she qualified as a lymphoedema therapist.
Aqeela is a dynamic young woman who enjoys spending quality time with family and friends.
Kayla Majiet
Physiotherapist
B.Sc. Physiotherapy (UCT)
Kayla obtained her degree in physiotherapy at UCT in 2016 and completed community service at Kimberley Hospital Complex the following year. She simultaneously expanded her knowledge in the industry by pursuing a variety of post graduate courses including dry needling, strapping and sports massage. Kayla has many years of experience in post breast surgery cases and orthopedics. In the outpatient department, her special interest lies in dealing with back and neck issues.
Kayla is a thorough and compassionate physiotherapist, committed to obtaining the best results for her patients. She loves spending time with her family and friends – especially in and around nature.
Contact Us
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Contact Details
Email: delongphysio@gmail.com
Phone: 0713802851
Address: 10 Wilderness Road, Claremont
Cape Town, 7708
South Africa