Janika van Heerden
I am a devoted mother and physiotherapist with a deep love for working with children. For nearly nine years, I had the
privilege of being part of the incredible team at Pretoria School for Cerebral Palsy Learners, where we addressed each
child’s needs in a holistic and meaningful way. In August 2023, I joined PETC part-time, and I am now honoured to be a full-time member of this team of dedicated therapists. Helping children move and experience the joy of movement in fun and creative ways fills my heart with purpose and fulfilment.
I received my Physiotherapy degree from the University of Pretoria and completed the Basic Neurodevelopmental
Therapy (NDT) course in 2018. Staying up to date with the latest research and regularly attending courses in Paediatric Neurodevelopment is something I value. My work brings me immense joy, and I am always eager to expand my knowledge and grow as a professional.
Outside of my career, I appreciate the outdoors and enjoy activities such as hiking and camping. Movement, in all its
forms, is a source of inspiration and joy for me.
“Movement creates motivation.”
Janika van Heerden
Practice number: 0491144
At This Practice, We Use Physiotherapy to Assist with the Following Conditions:
Neurological Conditions
Disorders or conditions associated with an underdeveloped or injured nervous system (for example, a brain or spinal cord injury), which results in physical and/or cognitive challenges. Conditions treated include: cerebral palsy, degenerative conditions, Guillain-Barré syndrome, meningitis, spina bifida, traumatic brain injuries, brain tumours, etc.
Developmental Delay
The term developmental delay is used when a child displays any significant lag in their physical, cognitive, behavioural, emotional, or social development when compared to their peers of the same age. A child can lag behind in one or many areas of their development or may develop differently, for example, toe walking, bottom shuffling, W-sitting.
Physiotherapy can help your child improve his or her developmental skills by identifying issues that need to be addressed.
Premature Infants
Children born before 40 weeks gestation are at a higher risk of experiencing developmental difficulties. Physiotherapy assists with movement and developmental difficulties the preterm child may experience and leads to an improved functional outcome.
High Risk Infants
Babies who experienced a complicated gestation and/or birth may be faced with developmental difficulties. Early identification and intervention allows for better long-term outcomes.
Co-ordination and Balance Difficulties / Low Muscle Tone:
These children are often told they are ‘clumsy ’, they bump into things and have frequent falls. They may also have difficulties with eye-hand-coordination and posture. Physiotherapy can assist in improving the child’s functional abilities.
Orthopeadic / Musculoskeletal Conditions
Conditions which affect the muscles, bones and connective tissue. For example, scoliosis, postural problems, joint hyper-mobility, club foot, fractures, and dislocation.
Genetic Conditions
We treat a wide variety of genetic conditions, such as Down syndrome, muscular dystrophy, foetal alcohol syndrome.
Rheumatologic Conditions
Conditions featuring chronic inflammation and/or rheumatologic markers. For example, juvenile rheumatoid arthritis and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome.
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