Physiotherapy Department
A United Professional Team with the Healing Touch
PHYSIOTHERAPY DEPARTMENT
The Physiotherapy Department is a bright, welcoming space filled with natural sunlight and positive energy driven by a dedicated professional team. Our staff believe that being empathetic, assertive, and upbeat is an essential part of delivering high‑quality patient care. The department offers both inpatient and outpatient physiotherapy services, ensuring continuity of care across all stages of recovery and rehabilitation.
The Role of a Physiotherapist
Physiotherapists play a vital role in healthcare by:
- Promoting a healthy and active lifestyle
- Preventing illness and injury through education and early intervention
- Rehabilitating patients following injury, surgery, or illness
- Assisting individuals with disabilities to restore function, independence, and quality of life
Our goal is to empower patients to achieve optimal physical performance and long‑term well‑being through evidence‑based, patient‑centred care.
Refqah Isaacs – Physiotherapist
Head of Department, Physiotherapy
Refqah Isaacs holds a Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy from the University of the Western Cape (2006). She joined VHW in January 2007 and was appointed Head of the Physiotherapy Department in 2016, where she provides strategic leadership and leads the provision of comprehensive inpatient and outpatient physiotherapy services.
As Head of Department, Refqah is committed to advancing high‑quality, patient‑centred physiotherapy services through clinical governance, effective resource management, and continuous service improvement.
Refqah is passionate about developing and mentoring physiotherapy staff and providing a supportive learning environment for university students. She has a keen interest in strengthening departmental systems and processes to support efficient service delivery and optimal rehabilitation outcomes within the public healthcare setting.
She places strong value on patient relationships and family‑centred care. Outside of her professional role, Refqah is a wife and devoted mother of four young children.
Physiotherapy Department
There throughout the healing process
Outpatient Services
Offering outpatient care for patients after being discharged from hospital.
Post-operative Care
Physios teach healing exercises and offer massage to full joint replacement patients.
Ward visits
Physios help patients affected by strokes and all orthopaedic operations.
"At Victoria everyone is part of a team. We treat each other with respect and work together to deliver the best possible patient care"
- Refqah Isaacs -