Through your generous contributions these are some of our patients being able to get life changing physical therapy
Simon Manghnye suffered a T5-T8 spinal cord injury in a motor vehicle accident in 1999. Simons main goals of therapy are to reduce spasms and his dependance on his medication as well as independent standing and assisted walking.
Simon started therapy in August 2020.
Progress Simon has so far made has reduced his spasms greatly and improved his sitting balance. He is now able to sleep on both sides without spasms affecting him and can stand in a standing frame unassisted.
Ernest Khumalo suffered a stroke while at work which has resulted in a right side Hempilegia. Ernest’s main goals of therapy are to regain function in his legs and arms and be able to walk again.
Ernest started therapy in June 2022.
Ernest’s progress has been a rapid improvement which has seen him move from a wheelchair to a walking stick and now he is independently walking.
Thuso suffered a Trans ischemic attack (Stroke) from COVID-19 causing right side hemiplegia in 2021.
Thuso has been receiving Biokinetic treatment since September 2021.
Thuso has made great progress in increased walking mechanics, regained running and jumping.
Nomfusi suffered an ischemic stroke in 2017,which has affected the right side of her body.
Nomfusi began working with TNT in 2019, she was able to walk with a cane but used a wheelchair for longer distances. Since beginning therapy she has begun walking unassisted and living completely independently. She is confident getting up and down off the floor and on escalators.
Our goals are now to continue to improve her gait pattern and to improve the function of her right arm and shoulder.
Thuso suffered a Trans ischemic attack (Stroke) from COVID-19 causing right side hemiplegia in 2021.
Thuso has been receiving Biokinetic treatment since September 2021.
Thuso has made great progress in increased walking mechanics, regained running and jumping.
Erik sustained a C6- C7 complete spinal cord injury from a bicycle accident in 2017.
Erik started Biokinetic treatment in 2018.
Erik sessions include walks in the Ekso to maintain bone density and improve blood circulation.
Thuso suffered a Trans ischemic attack (Stroke) from COVID-19 causing right side hemiplegia in 2021.
Thuso has been receiving Biokinetic treatment since September 2021.
Thuso has made great progress in increased walking mechanics, regained running and jumping.
Dina Brookstone suffered a stroke and has had a hip replacement in the left leg from a fall that happened after the stroke. She is a left side hemiplegic.
Dina has been a TNT beneficiary since November 2020.
During our sessions with Dina, we are working on getting her more confident with walking and taking steps up and down, we also work on an overall mobility and strength of upper limbs and lower limbs.
Jackie sustained a Traumatic brain injury from car accident, causing left side hemiplegia in 2018.
Jackie started Biokinetic treatment in February 2021.
Jackie has progressed from a wheelchair bound to an assisted walking device.
Tshepo sustained a gun shot wound in 2013 while at home.
Diagnosed a complete T5 paraplegic.
He leads a very independent lifestyle, he is very hardworking and determined to achieve his goals.
Thanks to TNT Tshepo can have the treatment he deserves and work towards achieving better upper body strength as well as trying to stand with assistance.
David McPhail has been a TNT beneficiary since May 2022. He suffered a spinal collapse at T8 in February 2022 after being diagnosed with Tuberculosis spine. He now has a spinal fusion from T6-T10.
David suffered from a progressive loss of mobility form September 2021, and experienced extreme pain. Doctors struggled to find a diagnosis, until an MRI was done, and an abscess was found between T7 and T8. It took David a couple of days to go from being fully functional to not being able to walk.
During our therapy sessions, we concentrate on core strength, lower limb movements, balance, weight bearing while standing in the standing frame or in the parallel bars. We also work on David’s transfers from his chair on to the bed and other stable surfaces, this is to help with activities of daily living and help improve his quality of life.
Debbie was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in 2006 which has unfortunately gotten progressively worse, leaving Debbie wheelchair bound now.
Debbie started Biokinetic treatment in 2022.
Debbie has progressed really well with an increase in range of motion as well as strength to stand.
Mohammed sustained a C3, T6-T7 complete spinal cord injury from car accident in 2011.
Mohammed has been receiving Biokinetic treatment since 2019.
Dale had a stroke in 2018 and lost function on his right side and his speech was very affected.
Thanks to TNT, Dale could put in handwork and he is now able to communicate with his friends and family and his walking is such improved.
Dale works tirelessly to achieve his goals and is proving to others in the same position that with hard work, you can achieve so much.
De Wet Venter sustained a traumatic brain injury (TBI) in 2002 while playing rugby.
The TBI affected De Wet’s right-hand side of his body which has mainly affected his gait, balance, and coordination.
Thanks to TNT, De Wet receives rehabilitation sessions which focus on improving his gait, balance & coordination as well as strength and flexibility. De Wet is motivated and takes full advantage of his sessions.
Margaret had a stroke at the end of November 2021. The stroke resulted in Margaret sustaining a left-side hemiplegia.
Rehabilitation focus is mainly unilateral movements as well as midline movements.
Thanks to TNT, which pays for Margaret’s rehabilitation sessions, Margaret is able to stand in the standing frame, parallel bars as well as make use of other equipment with the aim to make her more independent and improve her quality of life.
Bevan was involved in a hit-and-run bike accident in 2015. He was left in a coma for many months and there seemed to be no hope for him and the extent of his brain injury was uncertain. After a long fight for his life, Bevan came out of his coma and had not realised what had happened to him. He was unaware of his surroundings, did not know who he was and who the people closest to him was.
He began his therapy journey at Rehab Matters in Rivonia and went from strength to strength. He was then referred to Adjustability Therapy Centre where he would come up with a great idea of wanting to walk to Cape town from Johannesburg to raise funds for himself to continue his therapy. Head Biokineticist Justin Jeffery gave an alternative of doing the New York Marathon through Achilles Gauteng. The task of getting Bevan race-ready was managed by Biokineticist Jiten Kunvar. Since Bevan is unable to work, TNT would cover his therapy and since then Bevan has been a TNT beneficiary and ambassador.
With the therapy plan in place and a few training runs set up, Bevan went on to complete his first New York Marathon in 2017. This achievement motivated Bevan to give back to someone else who would want to complete a marathon. He then went on to complete his second New York Marathon in 2018 but he trained someone else with a disability to complete the marathon. Bevan has also written a book called “I’m Possible” and has sold a numerous number of copies over the years and telling his story where he can.
Andre Fourie is a former sky diver currently residing in Pretoria. Andre is a quadriplegic as a result of an aeroplane crash which lead to a spinal cord injury in February 2021. The level of injury to his spine is at C6/C7 which left both his arms and legs affected. Trojans neurological trust (TNT) pays for Andre’s exercise rehabilitation sessions.
A few of the components focused on in the sessions include muscle strengthening, seated balance, flexibility, and gait retraining in the robotic ekso skeleton.
The aim of the rehabilitation is to improve Andre’s independence and quality of life.
Trojans Neurological Trust NPO (2017/174827/08)
