DR ERNA BRUWER

PhD BIOKINETICS (NWU, PUK)

Dr Erna Bruwer, completed her pre- and post-graduate studies (honours, masters and doctorate in Biokinetics) at the North-West University (PUK). Since 2016 Erna was integral in establishing Biohealth as part of the interdisciplinary medicine approach in Durbanville – working in close relation with orthopedic surgeons, sports physicians, general practitioners and physiotherapists. She was previously employed by the North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, lecturing on pre-graduate level (Basic Anatomy, Applied Anatomy and Biomechanics), as well as Orthopedic rehabilitation to the Biokinetics post-graduate students.  During her 10-years of lecturing, she was involved in several peer reviewed scientific publications, delivered local and international conference presentations and was supervisor and co-supervisor for many post-graduate students. She was also previously approached to give input in non-scientific publications on sports injuries for Rapport, Beeld & Longevity.  Employment positions prior to lecturing included manager of the university’s Biokinetics training facility and she served as the Biokineticist of the university’s U/21 rugby squad for two years.Her experience in final phase orthopedic rehabilitation has been recognized by the Biokinetics Associations of South Africa (BASA) and she was approached to present several talks and workshops on rehabilitation of especially shoulder injuries at BASA roadshows, BASA conferences and SASMA (South African Sports Medicine Association).  

Special interests: Sports injury prevention & rehabilitation | Post-surgical orthopaedic injury exercise rehabilitation (especially shoulders, knees & hips)

Professional Registration: HPCSA (Health Professions Council of South Africa) | BASA (Biokinetics Association of South Africa) | Member of SASMA (South African Sports Medicine Association) 

Other: Registered on the Discovery Vitality Wellness Network