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ProfYolandi Brink

Associate Professor

Physiotherapy

Orcid identifier0000-0002-4904-9433
  • Associate Professor
    Physiotherapy
  • 0219389301 (Work)
  • Stellenbosch University, Physiotherapy, FMHS, Stellenbosch University Franci van Zjl drive Parow 7500, Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa

OVERVIEW

Yolandi Brink holds a BSc Physiotherapy, a Master of Science (Physiotherapy) and a PhD Philosophy (Physiotherapy) degree from Stellenbosch University (SU).  Yolandi Brink is currently an associate professor in the Physiotherapy Division at Stellenbosch University. She is the chairperson for the Quality Improvement and Assessment portfolio in the undergraduate Physiotherapy programme.  She serves on the Health Research Ethics committee (HREC) of SU since 2018. Dr Brink is registered as physiotherapist with the Health Professions Council of South Africa. 

STELLENBOSCH UNIVERSITY GROUPS MEMBERSHIP

  1. Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
    Group

ACADEMIC POSITIONS

  • Associate professor
    Stellenbosch University, Division of Physiotherapy, Cape Town, South Africa1 Jul 2025
  • Senior Lecturer
    Stellenbosch University, Physiotherapy, Stellenbosch, South Africa1 Apr 2018 - 30 Jun 2025
  • Lecturer
    Stellenbosch University, Physiotherapy, Stellenbosch, South Africa1 Apr 2013 - 31 Mar 2018
  • Postdoctoral fellow
    Stellenbosch University, Physiotherapy, Stellenbosch, South Africa1 Jan 2013 - 31 Dec 2014

NON-ACADEMIC POSITIONS

  • Locum physiotherapist
    Marina de Vries, PAARL, South Africa1 Mar 2012 - 31 Dec 2015
  • Owner Physiotherapist
    Self, PAARL, South Africa1 Jan 2008 - 29 Feb 2012
  • Physiotherapist
    Petro Voster, Table view, South Africa1 Jan 2004 - 1 Dec 2007
  • Community Service Physiotherapist
    DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, Mataiele, South Africa1 Jan 2003 - 31 Dec 2003

DEGREES

  • PhD, pHYSIOTHERAPY
    Stellenbosch University, Stellenbosch, South Africa1 Sep 2008 - 12 Dec 2012
  • Masters, Research
    Stellenbosch University, Stellenbosch, South Africa1 Jan 2006 - 12 Dec 2007
  • BSc, Physiotherapy
    Stellenbosch University, Stellenbosch, South Africa1 Jan 1999 - 11 Dec 2002

CERTIFICATIONS

  • Orthopaedic Manipulative Therapy Course
    Western Cape Orthopaedic Manipulative Therapy group, Cape Town, South Africa1 Jan 2016 - 31 Dec 2016

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING

  • Clinical Research Protocol Writing Course, Qualitative Research track
    Stellenbosch University, Research Capacity Development and Funding Opportunities, Stellenbosch, South Africa1 Apr 2021 - 31 Jul 2021
    Other

LANGUAGES

  • English
    Can read, write, speak and peer review
  • Afrikaans
    Can read, write, speak and peer review

AVAILABILITY

  • Collaborative projects
  • Masters Research or PhD student supervision
  • Membership of an advisory committee
  • Postdoctoral opportunity
  • Teaching provision

AFRICAN UNION 2063 GOALS

  • 18 Engaged and Empowered Youth and Children
  • 3 Healthy and well-nourished citizens
  • 1 A High Standard of Living, Quality of Life and Well Being for All Citizens

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS

  • 3 Good Health and Well Being
  • 4 Quality Education

FIELDS OF RESEARCH