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MEET KELLY BLANE

Physiotherapist
Expert physiotherapy for every injury, every stage of recovery

With over 20 years of physiotherapy experience across hospitals, rehabilitation centres and sports clinics in South Africa and Dubai, Kelly brings a depth and breadth of clinical exposure that shapes everything about how she works. Graduating from the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg in 2005, Kelly has built her career across complex multidisciplinary environments, developing the clinical reasoning and hands-on expertise that comes from treating the full spectrum of musculoskeletal and surgical cases

Kelly’s specialist interests are sports injuries and orthopaedic and surgical rehabilitation. As a qualified expert in Orthopaedic Manipulative Therapy, her approach goes beyond treating symptoms, she works to identify the root cause of each patient’s problem.

Kelly works with a broad range of clinical techniques including myofascial release, manual therapy, joint mobilisation and manipulation, pre- and post-operative exercise therapy, dry needling, cupping, neurodynamic and peripheral nerve therapy.

Expertise

Common conditions that Kelly treats
Specialist assessment and hands-on treatment for musculoskeletal pain, sports injuries, nerve conditions, and post-operative rehabilitation

Headaches

  • Cervicogenic and tension headache assessment and management
  • Treatment of neck-related headaches through joint mobilisation and soft tissue therapy
  • Postural correction to address the root cause of recurring headaches

Back, Neck & Postural Conditions

  • Discogenic pain, disc bulges, sciatica, whiplash, and coccygodynia
  • Assessment and correction of postural imbalances and idiopathic scoliosis
  • Occupational and overuse injury management for desk-based and active patients

Shoulder Pain

  • Assessment and treatment of frozen shoulder, rotator cuff injuries, and dislocations
  • Progressive rehabilitation to restore strength, stability, and full range of motion

Sports Injuries, Sprains & Strains

  • Management of acute and overuse injuries including tennis elbow and Achilles tendinopathy
  • Sprain and strain rehabilitation with a structured return-to-sport approach
  • Load management and injury prevention strategies for active patients

Joint Pain, Arthritis & Chronic Pain

  • Assessment and management of joint dysfunction, arthritis, and long-term pain conditions
  • Evidence-based treatment plans to improve function and quality of life
  • Hands-on therapy and exercise to reduce pain and maintain mobility

Tendon & Ligament Injuries

  • Treatment of Achilles tendinopathy, plantar fasciitis, and tennis elbow
  • Progressive loading programmes to support tendon and ligament recovery
  • Long-term management strategies to prevent recurrence

Jaw Pain & TMJ Dysfunction

  • Assessment and treatment of jaw pain, clicking, and temporomandibular joint dysfunction
  • Manual therapy and targeted exercise to restore jaw movement and reduce pain
  • Management of TMJ conditions linked to neck tension and postural issues

Post-Operative Rehabilitation

  • Rehabilitation following joint replacements, ACL and meniscus repair, and spinal surgery
  • Structured recovery programs for shoulder, ankle, and spinal procedures
  • Safe, staged return to full function and sport

Nerve Injuries & Neurological Conditions

  • Management of carpal tunnel, piriformis syndrome, T4 syndrome, and meralgia paresthetica
  • Neural mobilising and neurodynamic techniques to restore nerve function
  • Disc-related nerve injury assessment and conservative management

Expertise & Approach

Techniques & Methods

From first injury to full recovery, and everything in between

Manual Therapy & Joint Mobilisation

Traditional high-velocity, low-amplitude spinal manipulation used to restore joint motion and reduce neurological stress.

Exercise Therapy

Precise high-velocity adjustments applied to peripheral joints to improve biomechanics, restore mobility, and optimise function.

Neurodynamics & Neural Mobilisation

Targeted soft tissue therapy designed to reduce muscle tension, break down adhesions, and improve movement in restricted areas.

Dry Needling & Myofascial Cupping

Hands-on and instrument-assisted techniques, including trigger point therapy, to address muscular dysfunction and support recovery.

Electrotherapy

A neurological-based approach aimed at restoring balance within the spine and reducing stress on the nervous system.

When to Book

Experiencing any of these?

We’re here to help.

  • Headaches that keep coming back and nobody has found the cause
  • Neck or back pain that flares up every time you increase activity
  • You have had surgery and want structured expert rehabilitation
  • Nerve pain, tingling or weakness that has not been properly explained
  • Shoulder pain that limits your movement or disturbs your sleep
  • Chronic pain you have learned to manage around rather than fix
  • A sports injury that settles down then returns every time you train
  • Jaw pain, clicking or tension headaches linked to your bite or posture

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