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physiotherapy in accelerating recovery
and restoring function.

“Many of our patients are referred by
their doctors and specialists, while
other, happy patients recommend
us to friends and family. The positive
feedback is heartwarming, with
patients often describing their visits
as the highlight of their week. It is this
personal connection that drives our
dedicated team to treat each patient
with genuine care,” says Narandas.

One particularly compelling story is
that of Lukie du Preez, who slipped
a disc in his back in 2018 at the age
of 38. “That was the beginning of a
world of pain for me,” he recalls. “After
many years of pain, relief only came
when I joined the Discovery Spinal
Conservation Care Programme and
met Ulaysha Narandas and her team
at MoveSmart. The personalised
programme and HUR machines
made a significant difference to
me, so much so that I would feel
years younger and pain-free within
10 minutes of my arrival,” he says.
Today, Lukie is on a maintenance
programme and has regained much
of his active lifestyle.

The transformation Lukie experienced
is not unique. Many patients, initially
apprehensive about the high-tech
equipment, quickly become advocates
once they experience the benefits. The
equipment, imported from Finland, given a personalised tag that ensures and specific needs. The integration
was the first in the South African the equipment is tailored to their of Finnish-designed HUR equipment
market when Narandas introduced it. needs. This system enhances safety ensures that exercises are safe
“I knew how valuable this equipment and effectiveness and allows for the and efficient, benefiting patients
would be in treating our patients collaboration of results and progress with various non-communicable
in South Africa. To begin with, the with the care team, motivating diseases (NCDs), including diabetes,
equipment’s medical-grade pneumatic patients to stay committed to their hypertension, coronary artery disease
technology, which works with air rehabilitation journey,” explains and other ailments.
pressure, is safer and causes less strain Narandas.
on the joints.” “The innovative strength training
One of the standout features of the protocols are tailored to manage
“MoveSmart’s human-centric approach system is its emphasis on “Smart and alleviate symptoms associated
begins with a comprehensive Rehab,” a concept that blends with NCDs. Using HUR’s specialised
assessment, including precise personalised care with intelligent strength training equipment, known
measurements to customise the technology. This approach allows for for its ergonomic design and precise
equipment settings. Patients receive tailored rehabilitation programmes resistance control, the team can
hands-on treatment before being that adapt to each patient’s progress help patients achieve better health

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