About Practical Sports Physiotherapy
Your Ultimate Online Learning Hub for Sports Physiotherapy
Welcome to ALL ABOUT PHYSIO, our online learning platform designed to empower physiotherapists with world-class education, expert-led insights, and practical knowledge in sports physiotherapy. Whether you're looking to deepen your expertise, stay ahead with the latest research, or earn CPD points, we provide on-demand access to some of the best minds in the industry.
Our Team Of Professionals & Lecturers
Craig Govender
Lectures on Cricket Injuries
Specialty: Cricket Injuries & Injury Prevention
Qualifications: BSc, MSc Physiotherapy
About: Former Proteas and IPL physio, Craig founded the Wanderers Sports Medical Centre and leads in fast bowler injury prevention research and elite cricket care.
Dave Leicher
Lectures on The Knee
Specialty: Knee Injuries in Elite Sport
Qualifications: BSc Physiotherapy
About: Partner at Leicher Speechly Davidson and Partners, Dave has decades of experience in professional sport, having served as head physiotherapist for several national teams.
Prof Efraim Kramer
Lectures on Emergency Medicine
Specialty: Emergency Medicine, Disaster Response, Sports Mass Gathering Medicine
Qualifications: MBChB, Adjunct Professor (Emergency Medicine), Extraordinary Professor (Sports Medicine)
About: Former Head of Emergency Medicine at Wits and global disaster response lead for Rescue South Africa, Professor Kramer has over 35 years of experience in emergency and sports medicine. He has served as Chief Medical Officer at global sporting events including the FIFA World Cup and African Cup of Nations, and continues to educate and lead in mass casualty preparedness and sports event medical services.
Eurico Marques
Lectures on Football Injuries
Specialty: Football Injuries, Adolescent Rehab
Qualifications: BSc Physiotherapy
About: Former pro footballer and Director of Performance at BSI Football, Eurico combines field experience with clinical rehab. He co-presents strength and conditioning education for physios.
Evan Speechly
Lectures on The Life of a Sports Physiotherapist – Insights from 30 Years on the Road
Specialty: Sports Injuries, Elite Athlete Rehabilitation
Qualifications: BSc Physiotherapy (Wits, 1984)
About: Evan Speechly is a renowned sports physiotherapist with over 35 years of experience working with elite athletes and national teams across rugby, soccer, cricket, hockey, swimming, and ballet. A founding member of The Centre for Sports Medicine & Orthopaedics, Evan is currently the physiotherapist for the Bangalore Royal Challengers (IPL) and consultant to the South African Mzansi Ballet. His past roles include team physio for the Springboks, Bafana Bafana, and the Indian National Cricket Team.
Fiona Lamberti
Lectures on The Cervical Spine in Sport
Specialty: Cervical Spine, SIJ, Headaches & TMD
Qualifications: BSc Physiotherapy
About: With over 20 years of private practice leadership, Fiona is a seasoned clinician and educator based in Johannesburg and Cape Town. She is passionate about cervical spine rehabilitation and clinical mentorship.
Ilke Lategan
Lectures on Respiration and Inspiratory Muscle Training in Athletes
Specialty: Orthopaedics, Sports Injuries, Musculoskeletal Respiratory Rehabilitation
Qualifications: BSc Physiotherapy (Stellenbosch, 2008)
About: Ilke Lategan began her physiotherapy career in Mpumalanga before moving to Johannesburg, where she spent a decade focused on orthopaedics and sports injuries. Following the COVID-19 pandemic, her practice evolved into musculoskeletal respiratory rehabilitation in collaboration with pulmonologists—blending sports rehab principles with respiratory care, guided by the Bradcliff Method.
Jennifer Blenkinsop
Lectures on Pain, Lymphoedema & Wrist and Hand Injuries in Sport
Specialty: Hand Therapy, Pain, Lymphoedema
Qualifications: BSc Occupational Therapy, Certified Hand Therapist
About: Jennifer is a dual specialist in upper limb rehab and lymphoedema, integrating pain science and breathwork into holistic care. She also runs Naturally Grounded, a wellness practice.
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Prof Jon Patricios
Lectures on Concussion, Drugs and Supplements in Sport
Specialty: Concussion, Drugs & Supplements in Sport
Qualifications: MB BCh (Wits), Sports Medicine Specialist
About: Internationally respected leader in sports medicine and concussion research, Prof Patricios is the Director of Waterfall Sports Orthopaedic Surgery and Professor at Wits University. He consults globally for major sporting bodies and leads the Wits Sport and Health Research Group.
Lindsay Harris
Lectures on Principles of Sports Physiotherapy, The Shoulder & The Foot and Ankle
Specialty: Sports Physiotherapy, Shoulder, Foot & Ankle
Qualifications: BSc, MSc Physiotherapy (Wits), Yoga Instructor
About: Lindsay runs a thriving practice in White River and is a national lecturer in sports physiotherapy. She blends clinical practice with yoga and mindfulness-based rehab.
Paula Maclaurin
Lectures on The Hip
Specialty: Post-Surgical Hip Rehab, Respiratory Therapy
Qualifications: BSc Physiotherapy
About: Paula works at Life Fourways Hospital, leading in surgical rehab and respiratory care. She is a dedicated clinician, runner, and mother.
Pippa Mullins
Lectures on Sports Nutrition
Specialty: Sports Nutrition
Qualifications: Registered Dietitian
About: With a background in wellness consulting and a private practice in Craighall Park, Pippa helps athletes and individuals optimize their nutrition. She is also a guest lecturer and avid runner.
Theresa Moodie
Lectures on Integrative Wellness, Eastern Medicine, and Movement Therapy
Specialty: Holistic Wellness, Yoga Therapy, Traditional Chinese Medicine
Qualifications: Certified Personal Trainer, Yoga Instructor, Qualified Acupuncturist.
About: Theresa Moodie blends science with tradition in her approach to health and wellness. Starting as a personal trainer, she evolved her practice to integrate yoga, exercise science, and Eastern philosophies. With a growing foundation in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Theresa empowers her students through breath, movement, and mind-body awareness to achieve long-term balance and vitality.
Dr Brad Beira
Lectures on Global Health Strategy, Telehealth, Rehabilitation Access, and Medico-Legal Governance in Healthcare
Specialty: Health Economics, Telehealth, Rehabilitation Strategy, Medico-Legal Ethics
Qualifications: MTechC, ICSSD, AHLF, BComLaw, LLM
About:
Prof. Bradley Beira is an internationally recognised healthcare strategist, clinician, and educator with over 25 years of experience across clinical, legal, and executive leadership. As Secretary General of the World Federation of Chiropractic (WFC) and Director of World Spine Care Africa, he is a global voice in healthcare transformation, advocating for equitable access, digital health innovation, and rehabilitation within primary care systems.
A sought-after lecturer and advisor to institutions like the WHO, World Bank, and leading universities, Prof. Beira combines expertise in health economics, bioethics, and law to drive value-based care models in both urban and remote settings. He has held senior roles at PwC, Aon, and ASPETAR, and contributed to international initiatives such as the FIFA 2010 risk team. Brad is also a published author and serves on several healthcare boards. His teaching bridges theory and real-world governance, inspiring practitioners to navigate the intersection of care delivery, ethics, and health systems strategy with clarity and purpose.
Richard Little
Lectures on the Scientific Approach to Swimming and the Role of Sport in Education and Character Development
Specialty: Sports Education, Holistic Development Through Sport
Qualifications: Head of Sport, St Stithians Boys’ College
About: Richard Little leads the sporting programme at St Stithians Boys’ College with a passion for using sport as a tool for personal growth. With a focus on inclusion, excellence, and lifelong learning, he champions sport as a vital part of education, helping young men build resilience, connection, and character both on and off the field.
Sam Nupen
Lectures on Principles of Sports Physiotherapy & The Elbow
Specialty: Upper Limb Injuries, Sports Physiotherapy Principles
Qualifications: BSc Physiotherapy
About: Co-founder of the SPT course in SA, Sam has over 18 years of teaching experience. Her Bryanston-based practice focuses on orthopaedics, manual therapy, and women’s health.
Sue Fuller-Good
Lectures on The Long Road Back From Polytrauma and The Inside Journey to Recovery from Polytrauma
Specialty: Pain, Polytrauma, Women’s Health
Qualifications: MSc Physio (Wits), BSc Physio (UCT), Certified in CBT, Mindfulness, Coaching
About: Sue is a multidisciplinary therapist and author of The Sweet Spot. Her holistic approach integrates manual therapy, mindfulness, and lifestyle coaching.