Cassim Mahomedy

PERSONAL SUMMARY

A dedicated, confident individual with the ability to adapt to different environments. Observant at all times. Compassionate and caring nature. Ability to manage time well and resolve issues with a win-win outcome. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Work well in a multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary team.

CAREER

January 2016 - December 2016

Community Service Physiotherapist

Department of Health

Sundumbili CHC

Assessment and treatment of musculoskeletal conditions, Spinal cord injuries, paediatric conditions, developmental delay, spina bifida, cerebral palsy, autism, ADHD.

Stock control and management- issuing of elbow crutches, paediatric walking frames, adult standard walking frames and tripods. Ordering and managing stock of orthopaedic mobility aids.

January 2017 - June 2017

Physiotherapist

Morehill Clinic

Assessment and treatment of neurological conditions, orthopaedic conditions, above-knee and below-knee amputations in the rehabilitation setting. Conditions treated included CVA, knee and hip replacements, polyneuropathy, Parkinson’s Disease, traumatic brain injury, spinal sclerosis, multiple dystrophy, Guillain-Barre syndrome. I also communicated and participated as part of a multidisciplinary team consisting of doctors, nurses, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists and dieticians. 

July 2017 - September 2018

Physiotherapist

Yunus Motala Physiotherapist

Assessment and treatment in the Private hospital setting and outpatient rooms. Hospitals serviced: Ahmed Al Kadi Private Hospital, St Augustine’s Hospital, Entabeni Hospital, St Joseph’s Hospital, City Hospital, Durdoc Hospital, Ascot Park Hospital and  Humana Health Care. 

Conditions assessed and treated: 

Surgical: post thoracotomy, post hip replacement, post knee replacement.

Medical: Bronchitis, bronchiectasis, pneumonia.

Cardiothoracic: Acute coronary syndrome, aneurysm, angina.

Paediatric neurology: Cerebral palsy, spina bifida, ADHD, autism.

May 2019 - December 2020

Part-time locum physiotherapist 

Surekha Somaroo Physiotherapist

Skills and competencies:

Assessment and treatment of fractures, mrdial and lateral epicondylitis, ACL injury, cervical and lumbar spondylosis, osteoarthritis in multiple joints.

Paediatric neurology: Cerebral palsy, spina bifida, ADHD, autism.

October 2019 - December 2020

Part-time locum physiotherapist 

Phoenix Health and Wellness Rehabilitation Centre

Skills and competencies:

Assessment and treatment of lumbar and cervical spine disorders, spinal cord injuries, CVA’s, neck and lower back pain.

Paediatric neurology: Cerebral palsy, spina bifida, ADHD, autism.

30th October 2020 - December 2020

Part-time locum physiotherapist

Samantha Govender Physiotherapist

Skills and competencies:

Assessment and treatment in the Private hospital setting at KwaDukuza Private Hospital. Treated patients in the medical and surgical ICU. Conditions treated include Covid-19, pneumonia, hypokalemia, septic shock and adult respiratory distress syndrome. 

01 April 2019 - December 2020

Self Employed

Consulting Rooms:

Suite 802, 8th floor, 78 Ismail C Meer Street, Durban, South Africa, 4001

72 King Shaka Street, Kwadukuza, South Africa, 4449

Serviced Humana Health Care on an ad hoc basis. Assessed and treated patients at out-patient rooms in Durban and KwaDukuza.

Conditions assessed and treated: cardiothoracic, pulmonary, orthopaedic, neurological and musculoskeletal conditions. 

January 2021 - March 2021

Physiotherapist

Department of Health

St Mary’s Hospital

Serviced medical, paediatric and covid wards. 

Conditions treated include Covid-19, pneumonia, hypokalemia, septic shock and adult respiratory distress syndrome. 

Assessment and treatment of lumbar and cervical spine disorders, spinal cord injuries, CVA’s, neck and lower back pain.

Paediatric neurology: Cerebral palsy, spina bifida, ADHD, autism.

April 2021 - October 2022

Physiotherapist

Department of Health

Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Hospital/ Phoenix Assessment and Therapy Centre Rehabilitation of adult patients with neurological conditions, amputations, post motor

vehicle accidents (MVA’s) and NMS dysfunctions.

Assessment and treatment of lumbar and cervical spine disorders, spinal cord injuries, CVA’s, neck and lower back pain.

Paediatric neurology: Cerebral palsy, spina bifida, ADHD, autism.

Weekly cerebral palsy clinic  MDT group therapy.

November 2022 - July 2023

Physiotherapist

Harrow and Hillingdon Opcare Clinics

Postural assessment and prescription of specialised mobility devices to service users presenting with a range of neurological and orthopaedic conditions.

Postural assessment of paediatric patients and prescription of specialised buggies based on assessment. 

Graduated from the University of the Western Cape in 2015 with a BSc Physiotherapy degree. 

Specialist paediatric neurophysiotherapist.