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As Sport Physiotherapist for Elite National Sport she has worked in Pre-habilitation, Treatment, Rehabilitation, and Return-to-Play criteria.
Her professionalism, expert advice and outstanding interpersonal skills have been sought after and appreciated by all medical and management teams at Elite sports level, with Insurers and their Medical teams. She has a unique ability to confer and collaborate with other high-level experts in her field.
She was the ‘evidence based’ clinician for the company and the medical legal advisor within and outside the company.Dec 2020: Received certificate of recognition for “dedicated and generous service to the community in Good Hope Subcouncil (16).”
Oct 2019 at the SASMA Congress: Received Merit Award for “invaluable contribution to South African Sports Medicine in South Africa”
Award received with the past President of SASMA, Dr Pierre Viviers, the 2020 President Dr Christa Janse van Rensburg and Dr Jon Patricios.
SOUTH AFRICA: OCT 2016 – TO 2023 (current)
- November 2020 Completed Professional PhD at Kent University – “PhD Sports
- Oct 2016 – 2023 (current): Commuting between UK and South Africa, with the ongoing involvement with the Premier League Football as Medical Advisor to Insurers. This includes all Elite Sports Nationally and Internationally.
- Sept 2017 to 2023 (current): Insurance work with Paris St Germain Football Club (PSG) in Paris.
- Sep 2021 to 2023 (current): Insurance work with Bayer Leverkusen
- 2017 – 2023: Involvement with the
- South African Sports Interest Group
- M.Phil. Sports Physiotherapy Group
- South African Hip Arthroscopy Association
- M.Phil. SEMS – UCT and Stellenbosch Uni
- Dec 2022: Reviewed: “Management of lumbar bone stress injury in cricket fast bowlers and other athletes,” for the South African Journal of Sports Medicine.
- Nov 2021: Reviewed: “The “core” of performance in adolescent cricket pace bowlers: Trunk muscle stability, maybe, but not strength-endurance and thickness,” for South African Journal of Sports Medicine.
- April, 2021: Reviewed: “Injury prevention knowledge, beliefs, and practices among women football teams in South Africa.,” for South African Journal of Sports Medicine
- June 2019: Registered as Reviewer for the South African Journal of Sports Medicine
- June 2018: Chaired a session at the International Isokinetic Conference in Barcelona –
“Anterior Cruciate Ligament injuries – Outcomes in Women’s Football” - Aug 2018: Invited to be Examiner for a Physiotherapy Masters Dissertation, UCT SA.
- Sep 2017: Visit to Wasps Rugby Club to consult for the Insurers
- March 2017: Physiotherapist at the International World Tennis Championships (Over 30s) – Cape Town SA.
- 28th March 2017: Invitation to meeting on Innovative/biological Therapies in Sports Injury. London UK (panel including Matt Perry (chief med advisor to EPL), Lars Engebretsen (IOC medical commission) and sports ethicist Prof Mike McNamee (Swansea University).
- 24th October 2017: External examiner – 2nd year M.Phil Doctors.
January 2006 to October 2016:
- Sports Physiotherapist Specialist consulting to Insurers for the Premier League, as well as all top Elite Sports – Team and Individual.
- Assisting all Insurers with Sports Claims
- Prevention, Treatment and Rehabilitation of Sportsmen and women.
- Presentations and Workshops in UK and Internationally.
Community Work
- Oct 2016 – 2023 (current): In South Africa getting involved with sports specific work in the community with disadvantaged youth. Also in schools around the country
- 2017 – 2023 (current): Working at Groote Schuur Hospital every Wednesday on Sports Injury patients.
- 2018 – 2023 (current): Senior Jewish Organisation
- 2019/ 2020: Working at Tygerberg Hospital Sports Injury Clinic (Stellenbosch University) (Voluntary)
- 2017/18 /10 /20: Work with Project Playground – Presentations and Workshops to Coaches on “Youth in Sport: Prevention of Injuries / Enhance Performance”
- 2017/18/19: Work with Afrika Tikkun
- 2018: Work with Dr Phato Zondi for the SASMA Foundation.
- 2017/18: Work with Velokhaya Cycling academy in Khayelitsha
- 2018/19: Work with ABCD-Concepts
- 2017: Work with Ubuntu Soccer Academy Cape Town
- 2014: Ghana – Right to Dream Soccer Academy
- Other NGOS identified and meetings to be organised.
Future work in the community
- Ghana – Right to Dream Soccer Academy
- Work with Lesotho: Kick for Life
- Work with University of Cape Town: SHAWCO
- Other NGOS identified and meetings to be organised
May 2018: Received an Honorary Award from the Sports Physiotherapy Group of SA for “Achievement and Dedication to Sports Physiotherapy at the Highest Level”
past history
Previously Helen was the Physiotherapist for National Rugby, Hockey, Cricket and Surf lifesaving in South Africa. She provided physiotherapy cover for two All Africa games, Maccabi Games and two Commonwealth Games (1992 to 2006). She was involved in all Provincial sports in South Africa, in particular the Super 14 Stormers Rugby team from 2000 – 2006.
services
Her presentation specialities include
• Medico-Legal Ethical issues in Sports Medicine,
• Groin and Hip Quandaries;
• Youth in Sport – Prevention of Injuries and Enhance Performance;
• Objective criteria for RTP,
• Proprioception and Neuro-motor control -
Presentations & Workshops
Presentations and Workshops given Nationally and Internationally to all levels…from Schools, Townships (SA), Tertiary Educational Institutes (Undergraduate and Post Graduate), Medical personnel (including Premier League Football), World Cup events, National and International Conferences.
All Presentations are Evidence Based with Clinical Reasoning and Experience.
These include:
2023: Presentations
- July, 2023: Staff at Groote Schuur Hospital – Medico-Legal Ethical Issues in Sports Medicine
- June 2023: Presentations at 3 different centres: Jewish Seniors – Woman in a Man’s Sports World and Adaptive Surfing.
- May 2023: Wits University, M. Phil Physios – Groin and Hip Complexities and Rehabilitation
- April, 2023: SEMS at SSISA – Groin and Hip Complexities and Rehabilitation
- April and May 2023: Biokineticians SSISA – – Groin and Hip Complexities and Rehabilitation
- Feb 2023: Gary Kirsten Foundation to young female cricketers: The Role of a Woman in a Man’s World
2022: Presentations
- Oct 2022: Kent University – Groin and Hip Quandaries
- Oct 2022: QBE Insurance: Anatomy for Insurers
- Oct 2022: Brit Insurance: Anatomy for Insurers
- Oct 2022: HCC / Tokio Marine Insurance: Anatomy for Insurers
- Sep 2022: Excellence in Sport / Life – University of Kent
- August, 2022: Constantia Physios – Groin and Hip Quandaries
- March 2022: SA Women’s Rugby: Groin and Hip Quandaries
- March 2022: Zimbabwe Men’s Rugby – Groin and Hip Quandaries
2021: Presentations
- Nov 2021: Physio Practice SSISA – Groin and Hip Complexities and Rehabilitation
- Oct 2021: WISH Webinar (SA) – Groin and Hip Complexities and Rehabilitation Ct 2021: SSISA SEMS – Medico-Legal Ethical Issues in Sports Medicine
- Sep 2021: Dr Janesh Ganda. Sports Rehab Centre Groin and Hip Quandaries
- July 2021: M. Phil SEMS SSISA – The Approach to & Complexities of Hip and Groin Injuries in Sport
- July 2021: M. Phil SEM Tygerberg – The Approach to & Complexities of Hip and Groin Injuries in Sport
2020: Presentations
- Sep 2020: Cape Kayak Adventures – The Role of a Woman in a Man’s World
- July 2020: SA Webinar – The Role of a Woman in a Man’s World
- June 2020: Jewish Seniors: The Role of a Woman in a Man’s Sports / Business World
- May 2020: Stellenbosch University SEMS – Medico-Legal Ethical Issues in Sports Medicine
- March 2020: Stellenbosch University – Hip and Groin Quandaries
- Feb 2020: Project Playground – Prevention of Injuries and Enhance Performance
2019: Presentations
- January 2019: Sports Interest Group (SIG) – “Medico-Legal Ethics in Sports Medicine
- January 2019: Biokineticians at SSISA – “Case study – Patient ACL”
- March 2019: Medical staff at Groote Schuur Hospital – “Theory and Practical Rehabilitation of the Groin and Hips”
- April 2019: Biokineticians at SSISA- “Theory and Practical – Rehabilitation of the Groin and Hips”
- May 2019: “Rehabilitation of the Groin and Hips:”
- To Bournemouth Football Club, England
- To Crystal Palace Football Club, England
- May 2019: Progressive Jewish group on “The Role of a Woman in a Man’s World”
- June 2019: Reviewer for the South African Journal of Sports Medicine “Teams with lower injury rates have greater success in the Currie Cup competition”
- June 2019: Post Graduate Sports Doctors on “Groin and Hip Quandaries – Theory and Practical”
- June 2019: Medical staff at Groote Schuur Hospital. Workshop – “Rehabilitation Groin and Hips and Neuro muscular control / Proprioception
- July 2019: Presentation to Post Graduate Sports Doctors MSc Stellenbosch University on Groin and Hips in Sports
- August 2019: Presentation to coaches at Afrika Tikkun on Youth in Sport
- October 2019: SASMA Conference –“The Role of a Woman in a Man’s World” and “Groin and Hip Quandaries”
2018: Presentations
- 2nd March 2018: Sports Physicians Sports Science Institute of SA.
“Hip and Groin Management – Pearls.” - 5th April 2018: Project Playground, Langa Township.
“Youth in Sport. Prevention of Injuries / Enhance Performance” - 19th April 2018 and 12th April: 2018: Senior Jewish Group:
“Overcoming Obstacles – Adaptive Surfing “ - 17th April 2018: Orthopaedic Manual Therapy Group (OMPTG):
“Medico Legal Ethical Issues in Sports Medicine” - 11th May 2018: Groote Schuur Medical staff:
“Medico-Legal Ethical issues in Sports Medicine” - 3rd June, 2018: Chairperson at the Isokinetic Conference Barcelona.
“Anterior Cruciate Ligament injuries – Outcomes in Women’s Football” - 23rd June 2018: Cape Rugby Medical Congress:
“Medico-Legal Ethical Issues in Sports Medicine”
2017: Presentations
- 8th Feb 2017: “Anatomy for the Insurers”: Brit Insurance, London UK
- 27th March 2017: Lloyds of London (UK): Medico-Legal Ethical Issues in Sports Medicine.
- 28th March 2017: Invitation to meeting on Innovative/biological Therapies in Sports Injury. London UK (panel including Lars Engebretsen (IOC medical commission) and sports ethicist Prof Mike McNamee (Swansea University).
- 12th – 19th April: Two Workshops – “Hip and Groin Management” and “Neuromuscular Control / Proprioception” in India.
- 05th May 2017: SPT1 Day Workshop: Rehabilitation of the Groin and Hip
- 18th May 2017: M. Phil Sports Physiotherapists: Medico-Legal Ethical Issues in Sports Medicine
- 28th May 2017: South African Society for Hip Arthroscopy (SASHA) – 2 presentations:
- Conservative Treatment Protocols: part 1 – Functional Anatomy
- Conservative Treatment Protocols: part 2 – Management Principles
- 23rd June 2017: SEMS M.Phil. – “Medico-Legal Ethical Issues in Sports Medicine” “Rehabilitation of the Groin and Hip”
- 5th July 2017: Sport Injuries Centre – Journal club – Helene Simpson Physiotherapy Practice (UCT): Groin and Hip Quandaries. Latest evidence.
- 8th September, 2017: Sports Physiotherapy – SPT1: Medico-Legal Ethical Issues in Sports Medicine.
- 24th October 2017: External examiner – 2nd year M.Phil Doctors.
- 26th October 2017: SASMA Congress: Medico-Legal Ethical Issues in Sports Medicine.
- 30th October: Afrika Tikkun (Mfuleni) – Presentation and Workshop. Youth in Sport – Prevention of Injuries / Enhance Performance. (41 Coaches.)
- 31st October 2017: Talk to Specialists/Surgeons Groote Schuur Hospital:
Groin and Hip Quandaries. Latest evidence. - 9th November, 2017: Fundraiser for Adaptive Surfing. My role in Adaptive Surfing.
- 24th November 2017: Medicine Africa Cycling Congress:
Prevention of Overuse injuries in Cycling - 18th December 2017: Blackburn Rovers Football Club Medical team: Workshop / Presentation: Groin and Hip Quandaries.
2016: Presentations
- 24/02/16: UEL: Civic Engagement in the Community in S Africa
- 22/03/16: Arsenal – SEMS Doctors: Groin and Hip Quandaries; Med Legal Ethical Issues in Sports medicine
- 30/03/16: Brit Insurance: Anatomy for the Insurers
- April 2016 Isokinetic Conference:
- Medico-Legal Ethical implications in the Adolescent Athlete and Return to Play.
- The Foundation of RTP: No Pain; No Swelling; Full ROM
- Social Responsibility in African Soccer
- 05/05/16: NE Symposium Sports Injuries and Exercise Medicine (NESSIEM):
“Groin and Hips: Key Steps in Rehab Process”
- 16/05/16: Suffolk Cycling group: Prevention of Cycling Injuries.
- 01/09/16: “Anatomy for Insurers” QBE and Bluefin
- 06/09/16: “Conservative Management of Hip and Groin Pain – What is the best practice?” Spire Hospital, Wales
- 08/11/16: “Anatomy for Insurers” – XLCatlin, London
- October 2016: “Prevention of injuries / Enhance Performance” – First Adaptive Surfing South Africa Seminar.
2015: Presentations
- Jan 2015: Nottingham Forest Football:Groin and Hip Quandaries.
- Jan 2015: Nuffield Hospital (Nomura.) “Medico-Legal Ethical Issues in Sports/Business”
- April 2015: Co-Chairperson (“Return to Play”) at the Isokinetic Conference, Chelsea, London
- Co chair “Soccer in Africa” with Richard Evans (Right to Dream)
- March 2015: Arsenal Football Club to Post Grad MSc SEMS
- Groin and Hip Quandaries
- Medico-Legal Ethical Issues in Sports Medicine
- May 2015:Anatomy for Insurers – Lloyds of London
- 13/06/15: to the Irish Society of Physiotherapy (ISCP)
- Medico-Legal Ethics in Sports medicine”
- “Objective Criteria for increasing Rehabilitation and Return to Play”
- 28th – 30th August, 2015: South Africa Sports Physiotherapy Conference:
Keynote Speech: Youth and Sport: Why is the Juvenile Athlete different?”
“Medico-Legal Ethics in Sports Medicine” Workshop
“Groin and Hip injuries in the Juvenile Athlete”
Workshops on Groin and Hips.
- August, 2015: Ubuntu Soccer Academy: Presentation: Youth and Sport.
- August, 2015: Ubuntu Soccer Academy Workshop / training session on the field to U16 /U17 soccer players
- Aug 2015: Port Elizabeth Physio Association: Objective Criteria for increasing Rehabilitation and Return to Play
- August 2015: Stormers/WP Rugby medical personnel: Objective Criteria for increasing Rehabilitation and Return to Play
- October 2015: Perform part of Spire Hospital: “Hip and Groin: Assessment and Treatment/ PP and Workshop”
- November 2015: University of East London – “Civic Engagement in the Community – Across Boarders”
- December 2015: University of East London – “Anatomy and Functional Anatomy of the Hip and Groin” – PP and Workshop.
- December 2015: Kent University – “Medico-Legal Ethics in Sports Medicine
- December 2015: UEL: Hip and Groin Anatomy
2014: Presentations
- Feb 2014: Anatomical information for Insurers. Brit Insurance
- Feb 2014: Groin and Hip Quandaries to Manchester City Medical Personnel
- Chaired 2 sessions at the International Isokinetic Conference in Milan – 2014
- Feb 2014: Wales Rugby: Workshop on “Medico-Legal Ethics in Sports Medicine”
- March 2014: Proprioception /NM Control to Sprint, London
- March 2014: “Medico-Legal Ethics in Sports Medicine” at Kent University
- April 2014: CTC on Cycling injuries
- April 2014: Reflect and Connect – Keynote speaker at the MTI Conference in London
- June 2014: North Eastern Symposium on Sports Injuries and Exercise Medicine Newcastle United – “Rehabilitation post Hip Arthroscopy”
- Nov 2014: Prevention of Cycling Injuries – CTC
- Dec 2014: Prevention of Cycling Injuries: IOG Group
- 05/12/14: Saracens Rugby: Groin and Hip Quandaries.
- 09/12/14: Kent University: Medico-Legal Ethics in Sports Medicine
- 11/12/14 – 20/12/14: Ghana “Right to Dream” –
- Medico-Legal Ethics in Sports Medicine
- Groin and Hip Quandaries
- Excellence in Sport/Life
- Reflect and Connect
- Role of a Woman in a Man’s world
- Pubic overload to Coaches
Motivational talks
- “The life of the Sportsman / Woman”
- “On top of your Game: Sports / Business”
- “Role of Woman in a Man’s Business / Sport World”
- Excellence in Sports / Life
- Reflect and Connect
Main Medical Topics include:
- Medico-Legal Ethical Considerations in Sport
- Objective Criteria for Progression of Rehabilitation and Return to Sport
- Proprioception / Neuromuscular Control / Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) – EBM
- Groin and Hip Quandaries
Workshop – India 2013
Further Presentations / Workshops:
- Rehabilitation to Peak Performance
- Clinical Taping – Evidence Based / Clinical Reasoning
- Prevention of Sports Injuries (Specific and General)
There are many more topics available on request.
UEL Civic Engagement across the Borders 2015
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Research
November 2020: Professional PhD completed at Kent University, UK.
“Groin and Hip Complexities: Is Prevention viable”?The following Research has been undertaken:
- “Training volume and the incidence of injuries in a professional rugby union team”
- Wayne Viljoen1 [PhD, CSCS]; Colleen J. Saunders1 [BSc (MED) Hons (Exercise Science)];Helen B. Millson2 [MPhil (Sports Physiotherapy)];Greg D. Hechter2 [BA Hons (Biokinetics)]; Kerith D. Aginsky1 [PhD]; Mike I. Lambert1 [PhD]
- UCT/MRC Research Unit for Exercise Science and Sport Medicine, Department of Human Biology, University of Cape Town, South Africa
- Published in the SASMA Journal, 2009
- B and C is based on all my stats accumulated whilst with Western Province and Stormers Rugby 2000 – 2005
- “The nature and incidence of injuries in a Currie Cup rugby team from 2001 to 2003”
- Helen B. Millson 1 (MPhil Sports Physiotherapy); Greg D. Hechter 1 (B.A. Hons Biokinetics); Kerith D. Aginsky 2 (B.A. Hons Biokinetics); Claire Bolger 2 (B.Sc. Hons Sport and Exercise Science); Colleen J. Saunders 2 (B.Sc. Chemical, Molecular and Cellular Biology)
- Western Province Rugby (Pty) Ltd
- MRC/UCT Research Unit for Exercise Science and Sports Medicine, Department of Human Biology
- Published in the SASMA Journal, 2008
- “Dissociation between back pain and bone stress reaction as measured by CT scan in young cricket fast bowlers”
- H B Millson, J Gray, R A Stretch, M I Lambert
- Published in the Br J Sports Med 2004;
Further:
“The Effect of Laser therapy on “Paddlers Wrist” in Long distance Elite Surf Skiers” – Unpublished
“The Effect of a 6 week Hydroplys Training Programme on Power and Strength.” – Stats received, all written up but changed to Cricket Thesis due to the World
Cup being in SA.Sep 2018: External examiner for Master Physiotherapy post graduate – University of Cape Town.
Books written:
- Prevention of Injuries – Cricket – Booklet published – 1998
- Prevention of Injuries – Rugby – Booklet published – 1998
- Contribution to Cricket IQ book – Hasan et al, 2003
- Contribution to Stellmed 2003 – 2006
- Published Taping techniques in Rose McDonalds Book – UK 2008
- Sports Med Update 2011 – Tendinopathy – “Soft Tissue Management Protocols”
- Handbook – Latest International EBM on Knees (particular reference ACL) – 2006 (UK)
- Handbook – Latest International EBM on Knees (particular reference OCD ) – 2008 (UK)
- Handbook – Latest International EBM on Groins / Hips –May 2012
- The above Handbooks were done specifically for Premier League Football and other Elite Sports in UK and Internationally.
- Blog written on Groins / Hips for BJSM May 2012
- Commentary article on Groins / Hips for the South African Sports Medicine Journal – Nov 2013
- Article on Groin and Hip Quandaries for Sports Journal “Sportex” 2013
- 2 articles 2013 : Groin and Hip Abstract, and Medico-Legal Abstract/Commentary for the International Musculoskeletal Medicine (including Manual Medicine and Manual Therapy) – formerly Journal of Orthopaedic Medicine
Been invited to be on Editorial Board of Indian Sports Journal.
Further:
- External examiner for Masters student at Wits University – 2012
- External examiner for Masters student at University of Cape Town – 2013
- Assisted a number of Doctorate / Masters students with their thesis including:
- Marina de Waal – UCT, 2003 An investigation into the muscles controlling hip extension in elite female field hockey players
- Luke Heath – Middlesex University 2010 – Taping Planter Fasciitis. (My technique)
- Sadie Jones – Kent University 2012: Doctorate on “The validity of 7 Hamstring muscle tests and correlation with RTP” (these are my Hamstring tests which need to be correlated with evidence.) Currently ongoing
- “Training volume and the incidence of injuries in a professional rugby union team”
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Insurance
Currently since Jan 2006:
Independent Consultant as Sports Physiotherapist Specialist and works directly with the Insurers.
This involves Medical Advice to Insurance for Elite Sports and includes Premier League Football, Paris Saint-Germain Football Club, Bayer Leverkusen Football Club, England Cricket, Professional Golf, International Cyclists, UAE Footballers, US Ice Hockey, US Grid Iron, National Rugby Players. It also included International professional sportsmen and women e.g. tennis, racing drivers, jockeys, skiers etc.
Her role is to visit a PL Club, meet up with the Medical team (and very often the Financial personnel) and collate all the medical information of the Players who were underwritten.
Thereafter she meets with the Underwriters for discussions and advice regarding the pathologies and all the permutations involved.- She did similar with the Professional Golfers whereby she met up with the Golfers and questioned them about their injuries / illnesses.
- She helps with major PL Claims which could involve meetings with the Insurance people and Lawyers.
- She has given Presentations to Underwriters and Brokers on Anatomy/Pathology related to the Insurance world, including Lloyds of London, QBE, Markel, HCC and Brit Insurance.
- She has given a Presentation at Clyde and Co, Lawyers at their Seminar to Underwriters UK.
- She has written a full Anatomical illustrated document with detailed explanation of the Anatomy / Pathology specifically for Insurers.
Further:
- She has written 3 Handbooks on the latest EBM (2 on Knees and 1 on Groins and Hips). This was specifically for the PL medical personnel, but also for all Elite sports medical personnel.
- Helen attends many National and International Conferences to remain at the cutting edge of the latest Evidence Based Medicine (EBM) pertaining to specific pathologies.
- Helen gives Presentations / Workshops all around UK, SA and also India. This is also to keep up with the latest International medical information.
The last 3 points gives her huge credibility in the PL and Elite Sports world, as well as the Insurance world.
2006 – MARCH 2013
Worked for IPRS (UK) in Elite Sports as “Medical Director of Elite Sports, prior to being self-employed.
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Contact Details
Mobile SA: +27 (0) 732437762
WhatsApp: +27 (0) 732437762
Email: info@helenmillson.com
Website: www.helenmillson.com
Helen with Stefano Della Villa at Isokinetic Conf 2018
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Helen at heart is a high-energy adventurer who enjoys travel, interacting with people of different cultures, kayaking, hiking and cycling (and anything else that feeds her fitness and soul). She is based in the UK and travels extensively to share her skills.
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