Common sports injuries seen at the clinic:

  • Achilles Tendonitis
  • Stress fractures
  • Shin Splints
  • Iliotibial Band Friction Syndrome
  • Patello – Femoral Syndrome
  • Hamstring Strains
  • Tennis / Golfers Elbow
  • Rotator Cuff Tendonitis

Sporting Injury Services:

Computerised Videotrak Gait Assessment

This is a unique service to accurately determine overpronation in runners, a common aggravating factor in many running injuries eg. patello-femoral syndrome, Achilles tendonitis, shin splints and ilio-tibial band (ITB) friction syndrome.

If indicated specific shoe types (eg. anti-pronaters) and modified training methods can be prescribed or orthotic intervention advised.

Biopuncture

This is a unique service to accurately determine overpronation in runners, a common aggravating factor in many running injuries eg. patello-femoral syndrome, Achilles tendonitis, shin splints and ilio-tibial band (ITB) friction syndrome.

If indicated specific shoe types (eg. anti-pronaters) and modified training methods can be prescribed or orthotic intervention advised.

Physiotherapy and Orthotic Services:

Physio: Eddie Boda / Neil Virana

Physiotherapists with an interest in sports injuries. Both have a wealth of experience having worked with provincial and national sports teams eg. Volley-ball, hockey, athletics, soccer and swimming.

Both have worked with national squads at the Commonwealth Games, All Africa games and Beijing Olympics 2008.

Contact: Umhlanga Hospital Medical Centre

Tel: 031-582 5088
Cell: 082 829 4943
Email: erb@ispace.co.za

Orthotics: Noel Nagiah

An experienced orthotist working in Umhlanga Rocks that specialises in custom made orthotics and prostheses catering for all types of disabilities and sports injuries.

Contact: 146 Ridgeton Towers
Aurora Drive Gateway
Umhlanga Rocks
Cell: 082 696 9604
Email: noelbrach@telkomsa.ne

Some Personal Sporting Achievements:

  • Awarded Natal High School Colours in Soccer and Athletics in 1972.
  • Founding member of Centurions Tennis Club, Tongaat Panthers AC, Tongaat over 35 Soccer League and Tongaat Table Tennis Union.
  • Participated in 12 Comrades Marathons and completed 6 successfully.
  • Completed the Washie100 Miler from Port Alfred to East London in 23hrs, 48min in 1998, thereby qualifying for membership to the prestigious Centurions 100 Miler Club.
  • Completed 3 Two Oceans Marathons and the Hewitt 100km in Cape Town.
  • Participated in the World Veteran’s Athletics Marathon in Durban in 1998.
  • Met the legendary Brazillian soccerite PELE in Rome at the the Italy World Cup Finals in 1998.
  • Attending the 2003 Rugby World Cup Finals in Sydney.
  • Part of the medical team 2010 Fifa World Cup, Moses Madhiba Stadium, Durban. Had the privilege of meeting Dunga, Cafu, Torres and Da Silva during this epic event.
  • Current member of Central Durban Golf Club.

An avid sportsman, Dr Govender is a member of SASMA and has been involved in numerous major sports events that include the following:

  • KZN Athletics Sports Physician from 2001 – 2005
  • World Veteran’s Athletics Durban 1998
  • Mercury Spar Ladies 10km events
  • KZN SA Games 2004 East London
  • SA Olympic Trials 2004 Durban
  • Comrades Marathon 2004
  • FIFA World Cup 2010 – PART OF medical team at Moses Mahbida Stadium Durban.
  • Team doctor Young Cavaliers FC from Wentworth – Winners of the 2011 TTD Dubai Cup.