About Me
Clinical Experience & Background
Ian Hacker is a registered physiotherapist based in Johannesburg, with over 25 years of clinical experience in private practice, sports physiotherapy, and musculoskeletal care. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy from the University of the Witwatersrand, supported by a background in Human Movement Sciences.
Since establishing his practice in 1996, Ian has worked extensively with sports-related and orthopaedic conditions, with experience in the assessment and management of cervical, thoracic, lumbar, and peripheral joint presentations. His clinical approach is grounded in careful assessment, with consideration of movement patterns, training load, and individual lifestyle factors.
Approach to Care
Ian practices from a private, home-based clinic in Johannesburg, offering one-on-one sessions in a calm and focused environment. Treatment is guided by clinical reasoning and current evidence, with an emphasis on clear communication and patient understanding.
The aim is to support recovery, restore efficient movement, and promote long-term physical health.
Sports & Event Experience
Throughout his career, Ian has been involved in physiotherapy support across a wide range of sporting environments, including rugby, athletics, touch rugby, swimming, and endurance events. His experience includes involvement at international competitions and multi-sport events, including work associated with Rugby World Cup structures, as well as participation in international sporting environments such as the Vancouver Winter Olympic Games.
He has also contributed to the field through ongoing professional development, completing numerous postgraduate courses in sports medicine, orthopaedics, rehabilitation, and movement-based therapies over the course of his career.