Rehabilitation patients joined the festivities at the Union Buildings, Pretoria, during the Springbok rugby team’s victory tour
To celebrate the 2023 Rugby World Cup win, the Springbok rugby team toured the country with crowds gathering to cheer them on. The rehabilitation team at Mediclinic Muelmed, Pretoria, wanted patients to join in on this historic event and arranged for them to travel to the Union Buildings to celebrate with the nation.
“Taking the Rehab at Muelmed patients out to see the Springboks victory parade served as a motivational and morale-boosting activity,” says Madalein Greyling, senior marketing and public relations manager at Rita Henn and Partners Rehab. “Events, especially ones as significant as this, can be incredibly uplifting and inspiring.”
“For patients undergoing physical rehabilitation, being part of such a celebratory event can provide a sense of joy, community, and connection, which are vital for their mental and emotional well-being during their recovery. Being involved in an event that celebrates teamwork, dedication, and success might resonate with the patients’ own rehabilitation journey,” she adds.
While this outing was unique, there are several initiatives at Muelmed to encourage patients. Madalein shares: “We offer peer support training where our past patients become peer supporters to the facility and people in their local communities. Peer support addresses the emotional, social, and motivational aspects of the recovery process. It creates a network of individuals who uplift, inspire, and guide each other through the challenges of rehabilitation.”
In addition to more personal support, there are also group support for patients. Madalein explains: “Support groups play a multifaceted role during physical rehabilitation by offering emotional, informational, motivational, and practical support to aid in the recovery process and improve the overall well-being of people undergoing physical rehabilitation.”
We hope that the outing did encourage patients, and we wish them the best in their rehabilitation.
