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Linda Hiemstra
Educational background
2018
- Post-graduate Diploma in Interdisciplinary Pain Management – University of Cape Town
2008
- Diploma in Vocational Rehabilitation – University of Pretoria
2002
- B. OT Degree – University of Stellenbosch
Recent work experience
May 2021 – Current
- Honorary Lecturer, Department of Anesthesia and Peri-operative Medicine – UCT
June 2019 – Current
- PAIN Western Cape – Lead Clinician, Head of Rehabilitation Services, Occupational Therapist
September 2010 – Current
- Back2Work Occupational Therapy
- Owner/Manager of specialist Vocational Assessment/Rehabilitation practice, specialising in spinal and neurological deficits
June 2006 – August 2010
- Unit Manager, Work Assessment Unit – Groote Schuur Hospital
January 2006 – May 2006
- Marinda Stander Occupational Therapy
February 2003 – December 2005
- Royal Surrey County Hospital, UK
- Central Middlesex Hospital, UK
- Milford Rehabilitation Hospital, UK
January 2002 – December 2002
- Community Service: Dihlabeng Regional Hospital, Bethlehem
Continued professional development
- Hiemstra LE, Terblanche L, Adriaanse B. Rehabilitation outcomes following autologous human stem cell transplantation in a chronic complete C4 tetraplegic – the first 12 months: A case report. South African Journal of Occupational Therapy, 2015; 45 (2): 28 – 41.
- Hiemstra LE: Occupational Therapy Service Standards – Spescare Subacute Hospital
- Hiemstra LE: Occupational Therapy Interventions in the management of spinal pathology
Most Recent Courses/Lectures Presented
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Year |
Event |
Topic |
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2022 |
University of Cape Town |
Lectures: Post-Graduate Diploma in Interdisciplinary Pain Management |
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University of Cape Town GP Conference |
Panel discussion: Long Covid Interdisciplinary Pain Management |
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PAIN Panorama |
A Biopsychosocial approach to Pain Management |
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Lee-Anne Chazen Occupational Therapists |
Pain Management for the Upper limb patient |
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2021 |
Emmanette Schreuder Occupational Therapists |
COVID 19 and the Impact on Mental Health |
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University of Stellenbosch |
Panel discussion: Impact of COVID 19 on Work Practice and Psychosocial Occupational Therapy |
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University of Stellenbosch Business School |
Workshop: Occupational Therapy in COVID 19 Rehabilitation |
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University of Cape Town |
Lectures: Post-Graduate Diploma in Interdisciplinary Pain Management Essential Pain Management: OT&PT II |
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Occupational Therapy Pain Management Group |
Workshop: Mechanisms and Assessment of Pain |
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University of Cape Town GP Conference |
Panel discussion: Interdisciplinary Care and Mental Health Post-Covid Rehabilitation and Interdisciplinary Care Opportunities |
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TUFH 2021 Congress |
Panel discussion: Post-Covid Rehabilitation and Interdisciplinary Care Opportunities |
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RGA Reinsurance Mental Health Champions Event |
Webinar: Pain Management: What is it all about? |
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2nd Southern African ADHD Congress |
Presentation: ADHD in the workplace |
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Anodyne Pain Clinic |
Workshop: Biopsychosocial Approach to Pain Management Effective pain management strategies |
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2020 |
Occupational Therapy Pain Management Group |
Webinar: Case discussion – Low Back Pain |
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University of Cape Town |
Lectures: Post-Graduate Diploma in Interdisciplinary Pain Management |
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University of Cape Town GP Conference |
Presentation: The GP and Occupational Therapy: Opportunities for Interdisciplinary work |
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University of Stellenbosch Business School |
Panel Discussion: Mental Health in the Work Place |
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Hannover Reinsurance |
Workshop: Physiology, Assessment and Management of Chronic Pain for Occupational Therapists |
Most Recent Courses Attended
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Year |
Event |
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2021 |
Webinar: Long Covid |
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Integrating Motivational Interviewing & Pain Neuroscience Education for people in chronic pain Instopp Webinar Series: PoPI Compliance Webinar: From Whiplash to Widespread Pain Webinar: Cancer Pain Seminar: Headache disorders Anodyne Pain Clinic: National Intervention Conference 2021 |
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2020 |
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Stress and the Immune System Psychoneuroimmunology Montreal Cognitive Assessment certification training Occupational Therapy in the Pain Management Team Ethics for All |
