
Edward Benjamin du Toit
Exercise Rehabilitation Specialist, Strength & Conditioning Coach and Orthopaedic Rehabilitation Professional
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Exercise Rehabilitation Specialist, Strength & Conditioning Coach and Orthopaedic Rehabilitation Professional with over 15 years of experience in musculoskeletal rehabilitation, exercise therapy and return-to-function programming. Originally trained as a Biokineticist in South Africa, a registered allied healthcare profession specialising in clinical exercise rehabilitation. Experienced in working alongside surgeons, physiotherapists and healthcare professionals in both private practice and sports performance environments.
Skilled in orthopaedic rehabilitation, chronic condition management, exercise prescription, group exercise facilitation, injury prevention and patient education. Currently based in Cambridge, UK, working within orthopaedic healthcare and sports rehabilitation environments, including Exercise Therapy and Strength & Conditioning support within rugby performance settings.
Experience
Exercise Therapist & Strength and Conditioning Coach - Cambridge Rugby Club - Cambridge, UK
(2025-01)
- Supporting player rehabilitation, return-to-play planning, movement preparation and strength & conditioning within a competitive rugby environment
- Delivering exercise-based rehabilitation programmes, mobility work, conditioning support and injury prevention strategies
Orthopaedic Sales Representative - Globus Medical - UK
(2025-01)
- Working within spinal surgery and orthopaedic environments across East Anglia, supporting surgeons and theatre teams with spinal implant systems and clinical product support
- Exposure to complex spinal procedures, patient pathways and multidisciplinary healthcare settings
Founder & Exercise Rehabilitation Specialist - Recon Wellness - Cape Town, South Africa
(2009-01 - 2024-12)
Owned and operated a private exercise rehabilitation practice specialising in musculoskeletal rehabilitation, orthopaedic recovery, sports injuries and return-to-function exercise programmes.
- Worked closely with physiotherapists, surgeons and medical professionals to provide structured rehabilitation for patients recovering from injury or surgery
- Delivered individual exercise therapy, group rehabilitation sessions and long-term conditioning programmes
- Services were recognised by South African medical insurance providers through the HPCSA-registered Biokinetics profession
Exercise Rehabilitation Instructor - British Army
Delivered structured rehabilitation and exercise programmes within a military rehabilitation environment, supporting physical recovery, conditioning and progression back to occupational demands.
Education
BSc (Hons) - Biokinetics - Stellenbosch University
BSc - Sports Science - Stellenbosch University
