Comprehensive physiotherapy in Cape Town, supporting confident movement, reducing pain, and helping you return to the activities that matter to you.
Treatment tailored to your injury, goals, and lifestyle
At Temlett Physiotherapy, we offer comprehensive, individualised care tailored to your injury, and goals. Our approach is dynamic and evidence-based combining education, hands-on treatment and active rehabilitation to assist in your recovery.
We treat a range of neuromuscularskeletal conditions, assist with acute and chronic injuries and provide structured post-operative rehabilitation. Our integrated approach means we work closely with medical doctors, surgeons, coaches, biokineticists and other allied healthcare professions to ensure your recovery is safe, appropriately progressed and supported from every angle.
Evidence-based treatment methods tailored to your needs
We treat a variety of conditions affecting muscles, tendons, joints, ligaments and nerves including:
At Temlett Physiotherapy we prepare your body for surgery and guide your rehabilitation afterward. Pre-operative treatment focuses on building strength and confidence, while post-operative care includes pain management, restoring movement, rebuilding strength, and facilitating a safe return to daily life, work, and sport - following your surgeon's protocol.
Whether you train for fun or competition, injury can be disruptive and frustrating. We provide thorough assessment and evidence-based management to help you return to activity safely and efficiently.
We have a special interest in paediatric and adolescent injuries, supporting young athletes through growth-related conditions or injuries and encouraging healthy participation in sport.
In addition, we have extensive experience in assessing and treating running and dance-related injuries, providing targeted care for athletes of all levels.
Rehabilitation includes improving function through exercise by enhancing strength and endurance, balance, agility, power and cardiovascular fitness.
A particular passion at Temlett Physiotherapy is providing care for amputees - from post-operative recovery to prosthetic training and return to activity or sport.
Our approach includes:
Caro is a compassionate Cape Town-based physiotherapist with a special interest in sports and orthopaedic rehabilitation. She completed her BSc in Physiotherapy at the University of Cape Town in 2018 (with distinction) and her community service at a regional hospital in Gauteng, before working in private practice in Cape Town for the past six years.
She holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Interdisciplinary Pain Management (UCT, 2021, with distinction), which strengthened her interest in evidence-based pain management for acute and chronic conditions. Caro recently completed her MSc in Sport and Exercise Physiotherapy at UCT in 2026 (with distinction). Her research focused on lower-limb injuries and proprioception in professional ballet dancers, in collaboration with Cape Town City Ballet.
With a strong personal background in movement, including ballet, teaching clinical Pilates (BASI Matwork certified), and completing multiple road and trail half marathons, Caro brings a genuine love of movement into her rehabilitation approach, helping people return confidently to the activities they care about.
Everything you need to know before your appointment
No. Physiotherapists are first-line practitioners, meaning no referral is required to assess or treat you.
No, we are not contracted directly with medical aids. However, we charge similar rates. Payment is made directly to us, and you can claim back from your medical aid depending on your plan.
You can book online via our booking app by selecting a time and date that suits you. Alternatively, you're welcome to call or WhatsApp us on 071 515 4434.
Make a BookingInitial consultations are usually 45–60 minutes and include a thorough assessment, treatment, and discussion of your goals. This helps guide your personalised treatment plan.
Follow-up appointments are approximately 45 minutes. The number of sessions required depends on your condition, goals, and progress.
Please wear comfortable clothing that allows you to move easily and exposes the area being treated if needed. Shorts are available to change into if required.
Our physiotherapy sessions are priced in line with industry standards and medical-aid rates, reflecting the time, expertise, and care involved in your treatment. Additional costs may apply for items such as exercise equipment (e.g. therabands) or strapping, if required as part of your rehabilitation.
Payment is due on the day of your appointment. Receipts are provided, which can be submitted to your medical aid for reimbursement. Please contact us via WhatsApp for further details.
If you need to cancel or reschedule, please let us know at least 24 hours in advance. Appointments missed or cancelled with less notice may be subject to a cancellation fee.
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