SPORTS SCIENCE & MEDICINE
Head-to-toe medical care for amateur and elite athlete
The Wanderers Sports Medical Centre is home to a range of medical professionals who specialise in athlete conditioning and testing, as well as the diagnosis and treatment of sport-related injuries.
WHERE ARE WE BASED
Johannesburg; South Africa
The Wanderers Sports Medical Centre (WSMC) is a first of its kind, Medical Centre, housed at the Imperial Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg where professional, amateur and school athletes from all sporting disciplines have access to top exercise facilities and a range of medical services.
The Need for WSMC
We identified a massive gap in physiological wellbeing and healthcare between the professional sporting set-ups e.g. the Imperial Lions and the junior/school high performance teams. For those without access to professional help, this translates into a lack of immediate healthcare or worse, misdiagnoses of sports injuries.The WSMC offers a holistic approach that’s needed to develop all round sporting individuals. This means that athletes will be able to receive a variety of assessments and treatments.
Our Corporate Values
Based on a Reversed Equilateral Triangle
- Equilibrium - A condition in which all influences acting cancel each other, so that a static or balanced situation results
- Equilateral - All sides are equal
- Equality - All people are people; regardless of age, race, gender, ability or religion. There is no hierarchy, hence the Apex is at the bottom and the base is at the top or to the left or to the right
- The Apex - The Reversed Pyramid - Balance must be found
- 3 Phases of a Holistic Athlete - MIND - BODY and SKILL
With all the above in mind, WSMC offers the following to the PUBLIC:
- Optometry
- Chiropractor
- Psychologist
- Mild Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
- Sports Physician
- Orthotist and Prosthetist
- Biokinetics
- Physiotherapy
- Podiatry
- Dentistry
- Massage Therapy
Additional Services:
- Local Cyrotherapy
- Grucox Eccentric Bikes
MEDICAL TEAM
M.Sc Physiotherapy (UWC) Head Physiotherapist Proteas Cricket Team Head Physiotherapist Mumbai Indians (IPL)
Physiotherapy (MEDUNSA) Head Physiotherapist Imperial Lions Cricket Team
MBChB (WSU) ; Master of Science (Sports and Exercise Medicine) Sports Physician at the University of Johannesburg (UJ) ; Match Day and Stadium Doctor at Ellis Park Stadium Team Sports Physician at the Central Gauteng Lions
BA Hons (Biokinetics) UJ BA Sport Communication UJ CSA Level 3 Coach High Performance Coach at Titans Cricket
BHSc Exercise Science (WITS) 2017 Honours Biokinetics (WITS) (Cum Laude) 2018 Internship with Das Neves & Kinsey Biokineticists in 2019 Passion in Orthopaedic rehab and empowering women through exercise, and working with young athletes such as school kids and young adults
B.Sc Physiotherapy (UWC) Physiotherapist at Ziyaad Mohamed Physiotherapy Colts and Academy Physiotherapist for the Central Gauteng Lions
Higher Certificate in Sports Massage Advanced Diploma in Sports Conditioning Diploma in Coaching Science
Diploma in Somatology, Therapeutic Massage Therapy Reflexology Aromatherapy
We create inspiring gym facilities. Innovation, quality & great service. This is what we believe in. We offer the latest equipment in the market. We are involved in the design process, ensuring that our equipment is innovative, versatile and effective. Our equipment is commercial grade and built to last, made with high quality steel, cables and components.
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Innovation
We offer the latest equipment in the market. We are involved in the design process, ensuring that our equipment is innovative, versatile and effective.
Quality
We sell commercial grade equipment. Our equipment is made for athletes and built to last. We use high quality steel, cables and components.
Service
We believe in exceptional service. From sales and planning to after sales service, we do our very best to ensure that you are always happy.
TESTIMONIALS
"Amazing to be part of a centre that stands for so much and offers so much to people. Best in town service and great commitment to clients."
Tyrone Pillay
South African, Paralympian Bronze medalist Rio 2016"World-class centre ordinary people into better athletes."
Ambrin Snyders
16 Year old pupil from Kind Edward School, Gauteng U15 Cricket and Rugby"My time spent job-shadowing Craig & Ziyaad has motivated me to put more into my school work, and work towards a potential career in this field. I enjoyed every moment."
Simon Webber
Grade 11 St Stithians Pupil, Physiotherapy job Shadowing" I am proud to collaborate with WSMC in my journey to achieve greatness, I believe with the strength of WSMC behind me I can do the unthinkable."
Alyssa Conley
South African 100m & 200m Woman's Champion, Rio 2016 Olympics"Our experience at WSMC was inspiring and an absolute pleasure having dealt with such excellent but humble professionals."
Salma Manack
Parent to Mohamed Manack, Grade 8 St Stithians Pupil"WSMC is a place where the working person can train; recover and be medically treated like a professional sportsman. Soon to be a leader in sports medicine world wide."
Chris Morris
Proteas All Rounder"A renowned centre, engineering the future sports scene by empowering the youth through the greats of today."
Matthew Lazenby
Former St Stithians Pupil, Current Engineering Student at Tuks"In a world where everyone is looking for the edge, WSMC is the facility that can set them apart and take them to the next level."
Stephen Cook
Highveld Lions Captain, Proteas Opening BatsmenOUR SPONSORS
The WSMCs core value is to promote individualised care. Any athlete who enters the centre is seen as the most important individual in the eyes of the practitioner. WSMC is a community-based centre that opens its doors to any individual who seeks the best medical assistance possible.
Craig Govender
DirectorA world-class institution that strives to give the working class a true professional experience.
Dane Piedt
Cobras Captain & Proteas Off SpinnerWSMC bases itself on the pillars of: Humility, Hard-work, Teamwork, Communication & Professionalism. Our Vision is to create sustainability, enhance the knowledge of coaches and athletes in all spheres of sport, create a sustainable screening and monitoring system for school kids, enhance long term athletic development and produce well rounded athletes for Gauteng, other provinces and South Africa.