FACULTY
Scott Rickard
Founder and Associate Physiotherapist - Integrated Physiotherapy
MSc in Allied Health Studies (Physiotherapy/Diagnostic Ultrasound) (with Distinction)
Special interests
Neuromusculoskeletal conditions and sports injuries
Academic qualifications and current academic study
University of Hertfordshire
2012
MSc in Allied Health Studies (Physiotherapy/Diagnostic Ultrasound) (with Distinction)
Canterbury Christchurch University
2010
Post Graduate Certificate in Musculoskeletal Ultrasound
University of Hertfordshire
2006
Post Graduate Certificate in Higher Education
University of Stellenbosch
2001
Postgraduate Qualification in Orthopaedic Manipulative Therapy
University of Stellenbosch
1999
BSc Physiotherapy (Hons)
University of Cape Town
1995
BSc (Med)(Hons) Exercise Science (1st class honours)
University of Cape Town
1994
BSc Physiology
2012
MSc in Allied Health Studies (Physiotherapy/Diagnostic Ultrasound) (with Distinction)
Canterbury Christchurch University
2010
Post Graduate Certificate in Musculoskeletal Ultrasound
University of Hertfordshire
2006
Post Graduate Certificate in Higher Education
University of Stellenbosch
2001
Postgraduate Qualification in Orthopaedic Manipulative Therapy
University of Stellenbosch
1999
BSc Physiotherapy (Hons)
University of Cape Town
1995
BSc (Med)(Hons) Exercise Science (1st class honours)
University of Cape Town
1994
BSc Physiology
Employment history
Integrated Physiotherapy (Mar 2013 – present)
Associate Physiotherapist/Owner
Assessment, treatment and management of private patients with neuromusculoskeletal conditions and sports injuries
Bethesda Medical and Relief Services (NPO) (Jan 2014 – present)
Contracted Physiotherapist (part time)
Assessment, treatment and management of palliative and rehabilitation of patients
GE Healthcare (January 2017– present)
Contract Lecturer
Planning and delivery of Musculoskeletal Sonar Courses in Cape Town, Durban and Johannesburg
University of Hertfordshire (Sept 2005 – Jan 2013)
Principle Lecturer
Professional Lead – Physiotherapy
Management of professional matters ranging from curricula content to strategy Liaison with professional body (CSP), HCPC and Strategic Health Authority Line manager to undergraduate physiotherapy team Lecturer in undergraduate and postgraduate neuromusculoskeletal physiotherapy Lecturer on MSc Sport and Exercise Rehabilitation Programme Lecturer on Postgraduate Diagnostic Ultrasound Programme Royal Surrey County Hospital (Aug 2009 – Jan 2013)
MSK Sonographer
Independent ultrasound scanning and reporting of a full musculoskeletal list including intra-articular and soft-tissue injections under ultrasound guidance
Associate Physiotherapist/Owner
Assessment, treatment and management of private patients with neuromusculoskeletal conditions and sports injuries
Bethesda Medical and Relief Services (NPO) (Jan 2014 – present)
Contracted Physiotherapist (part time)
Assessment, treatment and management of palliative and rehabilitation of patients
GE Healthcare (January 2017– present)
Contract Lecturer
Planning and delivery of Musculoskeletal Sonar Courses in Cape Town, Durban and Johannesburg
University of Hertfordshire (Sept 2005 – Jan 2013)
Principle Lecturer
Professional Lead – Physiotherapy
Management of professional matters ranging from curricula content to strategy Liaison with professional body (CSP), HCPC and Strategic Health Authority Line manager to undergraduate physiotherapy team Lecturer in undergraduate and postgraduate neuromusculoskeletal physiotherapy Lecturer on MSc Sport and Exercise Rehabilitation Programme Lecturer on Postgraduate Diagnostic Ultrasound Programme Royal Surrey County Hospital (Aug 2009 – Jan 2013)
MSK Sonographer
Independent ultrasound scanning and reporting of a full musculoskeletal list including intra-articular and soft-tissue injections under ultrasound guidance
Fellowships and memberships
Fellow of Higher Education Academy (UK)
Health Professions Council registrant (UK)
Health Professions Council of South Africa registrant (PT 0069728)
Member of the South African Society of Physiotherapy (RIC127)
Reviewer for Radiography Journal
Health Professions Council registrant (UK)
Health Professions Council of South Africa registrant (PT 0069728)
Member of the South African Society of Physiotherapy (RIC127)
Reviewer for Radiography Journal
Key conferences/presentations
2019
MSK Ultrasound training workshops for Morton & Partners Radiology Practice (CPT)
2017-present
Basic and Advanced MSK Sonograpy (On behalf of GE Healthcare)
2015-present
Exercise for Pain Rehabilitation (On behalf of Train Pain Academy – The Certificate in Pain Management)
2016
Communicating with Patients in Pain
2015
MSK Diagnostic US – Indications and Interpretation
Rehabilitative US Imaging for Physiotherapists
MSK Ultrasound training workshops for Morton & Partners Radiology Practice (CPT)
2017-present
Basic and Advanced MSK Sonograpy (On behalf of GE Healthcare)
2015-present
Exercise for Pain Rehabilitation (On behalf of Train Pain Academy – The Certificate in Pain Management)
2016
Communicating with Patients in Pain
2015
MSK Diagnostic US – Indications and Interpretation
Rehabilitative US Imaging for Physiotherapists
Publications and awards
Discovery Health Clinical Excellence Award for Best Platform Presentation at SASP Symposium, Pretoria, 2018
Discovery Health Clinical Excellence Award for Best Platform Presentation at SASP Symposium, Port Elizabeth, 2014
Westgarth-Taylor, C., Hawley, J. A., Rickard, S., Myburgh, K. H., Noakes, T. D. & Dennis, S. C. (1997). Metabolic and performance adaptations to interval training in endurance-trained cyclists. European Journal of Applied Physiology, 7, 298-304.
Discovery Health Clinical Excellence Award for Best Platform Presentation at SASP Symposium, Port Elizabeth, 2014
Westgarth-Taylor, C., Hawley, J. A., Rickard, S., Myburgh, K. H., Noakes, T. D. & Dennis, S. C. (1997). Metabolic and performance adaptations to interval training in endurance-trained cyclists. European Journal of Applied Physiology, 7, 298-304.