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Intercare Newlands: Compassionate, Person-Centred Acute Physical Rehabilitation in Cape Town

Recovering from illness, injury, or surgery is a personal journey that often requires structured, expert support. Intercare Newlands provides acute physical rehabilitation in a warm, inter-disciplinary environment designed to restore function, mobility, and confidence.

Located in the heart of Newlands, our facility offers a supportive space where patients and families feel informed, encouraged, and involved.

An Inter-disciplinary Team Supporting Acute Physical Rehabilitation

At Intercare Newlands, acute physical rehabilitation is provided by a coordinated team of:

  • Rehabilitation doctors
  • Physiotherapists
  • Occupational therapists
  • Speech and language therapists
  • Psychologists
  • Dietitians
  • Nurses providing 24-hour care

This integrated team approach ensures that every patient receives comprehensive care supporting physical, cognitive, and emotional recovery.

 

Conditions Supported Through Acute Physical Rehabilitation

Intercare Newlands offers acute physical rehabilitation for:

  • Post-operative orthopaedic and surgical recovery
  • Stroke and neurological conditions
  • Spinal injuries
  • Mobility or balance challenges
  • Injury-related functional decline
  • Medical conditions affecting strength and independence

Each patient receives an individualised programme aligned with their goals and abilities.

 

A Healing Environment That Supports Rehabilitation

Our Newlands rehabilitation environment includes:

  • Modern therapy and treatment spaces
  • Safe mobility and walking areas
  • A calm, structured setting that encourages progress
  • Family involvement where appropriate
  • Supportive daily routines that promote stability and confidence

 

Function-Focused, Person-Centred Care

Our acute physical rehabilitation programmes emphasise:

  • Strength and mobility recovery
  • Balance, coordination, and gait training
  • Endurance and activity tolerance
  • Daily living and independence skills
  • Emotional and psychological support
  • Long-term self-management strategies

Each patient’s progress is continually monitored and adjusted to support meaningful outcomes.

 

Smooth Transitions and Family Support

Intercare Newlands ensures continuity of care through:

  • Coordinated admissions
  • Communication with referring clinicians and hospitals
  • Regular family updates
  • Discharge planning and home-transition guidance

 

Easy Referral Process for Acute Physical Rehabilitation

Accessing acute physical rehabilitation at Intercare Newlands is simple and efficient. Specialists may forward referral notes to the case manager:

Our case manager will guide families and clinicians through:

  • Admission criteria
  • Medical scheme benefit checks
  • Pre-admission assessments
  • Seamless hospital-to-facility transfers

This process ensures patients can begin rehabilitation without unnecessary delays.

 

Start Your Acute Physical Rehabilitation Journey at Intercare Newlands

If you or your loved one requires acute physical rehabilitation, Intercare Newlands offers a supportive, structured environment designed to help patients regain independence and confidence.