Meet Rulanda Oosthuizen

Physiotherapy care for movement, recovery and long-term results

If physiotherapy had an all-rounder, it would be Rulanda Oosthuizen. Her career has exposed her to a wide range of physiotherapy settings, helping her develop into a versatile therapist with a passion for helping people from all walks of life.

Rulanda brings experience in orthopaedic and sports-related injuries, rehabilitation, chronic pain, vestibular rehabilitation and patient-centred care. Her approach is thorough, compassionate and focused on helping each patient move confidently, recover well and return to the activities they enjoy.

She believes that exceptional outcomes begin with listening well, completing a comprehensive assessment and creating a personalised treatment plan that empowers each patient to reach their goals.

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Conditions and patients she commonly supports

Rulanda works with patients who need clear, structured physiotherapy care for pain, injury, rehabilitation and movement-related concerns.

Sports-related injuries
Orthopaedic injuries and pain
Post-operative rehabilitation
Knee and hip replacement rehabilitation
Spinal conditions
Chronic pain
Vestibular rehabilitation and vertigo
General rehabilitation and return to activity

A practical, evidence-based approach

Rulanda’s treatment approach is built around careful assessment, patient education and individualised rehabilitation. She aims to understand the full picture behind each patient’s symptoms before creating a treatment plan that fits their goals and lifestyle.

Whether you are recovering from an injury, managing ongoing pain, returning to sport or rebuilding confidence after surgery, Rulanda focuses on helping you make steady, measurable progress.

Rulanda’s career spans both the public and private healthcare sectors. She has worked with orthopaedic, paediatric and ICU patients, and has extensive rehabilitation experience with patients recovering from knee replacements, hip replacements, stroke, spinal conditions and amputations.

Most recently, she worked in a busy outpatient practice with a strong focus on orthopaedic and sports-related injuries. Her patients consistently commend her for her thorough assessments, compassionate care and genuine commitment to helping them achieve lasting results.

Her passion for movement also extends beyond the clinic. With a strong sporting background in competitive netball, as well as personal experience in cycling, running, swimming and triathlons, Rulanda understands how important it is for patients to return to the activities that give them confidence, identity and quality of life.

Rulanda has a special interest in chronic pain, vestibular rehabilitation and orthopaedics. She approaches every patient through the lens of evidence-based practice and a holistic philosophy of care.

Academic background

BSc Sport Science
BSc Physiotherapy
MSc Physiotherapy

Clinical experience

Public and private healthcare sectors
Outpatient orthopaedic and sports injuries
Hospital and rehabilitation settings
Multidisciplinary team care

Areas of interest

Orthopaedic rehabilitation
Sports injury rehabilitation
Chronic pain
Vestibular rehabilitation and vertigo
Patient education

Book an appointment with Rulanda

Get evidence-based physiotherapy care focused on clear assessment, personalised treatment and confident movement.

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Call: 079 692 5932