Michael Rowe (email) michael at realmdigital dot co dot za

• BSc Physiotherapy (2001)
• MSc Physiotherapy (2008). Thesis title: The use of information and communication technology to support physiotherapy students in South Africa. University of the Western Cape, South Africa
• PhD (current). Thesis title: An analysis of the undergraduate physiotherapy curriculum to identify a teaching module for development, implementation and evaluation of a blended learning approach, using emerging technologies. University of the Western Cape, South Africa

• Health Professions Council of South Africa

Physiotherapy lecturer UWC (21 January 2008 – Present)

• Physiotherapy Department, University of the Western Cape, Bellville, Private Bag X17, South Africa
• Summary of teaching responsibilities

Sports Injuries Clinic (16 April 2007 – 31 October 2007)

• Upper Campus, University of Cape Town, Rondebosch
• Asses and treat a variety of neuromusculoskeletal conditions affecting both adolescents and adults
• Mainly, but not limited to, acute sports injuries
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, including a sports physician and biokineticist

Senior Physiotherapist - Core Intermediate Care Team (03 May 2005 - 23 March 2007)

• Victoria Hospital, Deal, Kent, CT14 9UA, United Kingdom
• Part of a multi-disciplinary team responsible for the assessment and treatment of a diverse group of clients with both acute and chronic conditions in the community, with the main goal of preventing hospital admissions, facilitating early hospital discharge and promoting health
• Play a lead role in preparing treatment programmes and discharge planning of patients
• Responsible for the caseload management, work designation, performance evaluation and training of 8 rehabilitation workers in the team

Senior Physiotherapist - Community rehabilitation (10 January 2005 - 31 March 2005)

• Newcastle PCT, 1 The Meadows, Fawdon, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 3NA, United Kingdom
• Assess and treat a wide variety of acute and chronic musculoskeletal, respiratory, neurological and orthopaedic conditions in patient’s homes
• Required excellent time management and organizational skills, as well as regular contact with all members of the MDT
• Responsible for the case management of two physiotherapy assistants

Physiotherapist (13 December 2004 - 26 December 2004)

• Ealing Hospital NHS Trust, Uxbridge Road, Southall, Middlesex, UB1 3HW, United Kingdom
• Responsible for the assessment, treatment and discharge planning of traumatic and elective orthopaedic patients in a 45 bed ward. Required excellent time and caseload management skills
• Responsible for the supervision of 2 junior physiotherapists and a rehab assistant

Physiotherapist (March 2004 - September 2004)

• Midland Regional Hospital, Tullamore, County Offaly, Ireland
• Outpatients - Acute traumatic and chronic degenerative conditions, occupational and sports injuries, post-surgical patients
• Medical inpatients - Acute and chronic respiratory conditions, neurological rehabilitation, care of the elderly, ICU
• Surgical inpatients - ENT, abdominal and orthopaedic surgery
• Included on call rotation which involved working individually on weekends in ICU, medical wards and orthopaedics

Physiotherapist (September 2002 - September 2003)

• Portiuncula Hospital, Ballinasloe, County Galway, Ireland
• Outpatients - Acute and chronic musculoskeletal conditions, including occupational and sports injuries
• Medical inpatients - Respiratory conditions, neurological rehabilitation, ICU, paediatrics
• Included on call rotation, working in ICU and medical wards on weekends and evenings

• Research profile
• Continuing Professional Development
• Peer reviewer
• Clinical courses:
  • Infection control, Child protection, Control of hazardous substances, Managing violence and aggression, Reporting of injuries, Health and safety issues (London 2005)
  • Basic Life Support (Ireland 2002, London 2005, 2006)
  • Manual handling practice and legislation (London 2005, 2006)

• 3rd year Clinical Physiotherapy, Stellenbosch University, 6-10 September, 2010

Professor Julie Philips

• Head of Department: UWC Physiotherapy Department
• Phone: +27 (21) 959 2542
• email: jpilips@uwc.ac.za

Professor Jose Frantz

• PhD supervisor: UWC Physiotherapy Department
• Phone: +27 (21) 959 3661
• email: jfrantz at uwc dot ac dot za

Helene Simpson

• Manager: Sports Injuries Clinic, Upper Campus, UCT, Rondebosch
• Phone: +27 (21) 686 7777
• Fax: +27 (21) 685 7810
• e-mail: helenesimpson at mweb dot co dot za