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Dr. Janesh Ganda

Sports and Exercise Physician

Sports Medicine

Expert Care for Athletes
At Every Level.

Working across elite sport and clinical practice to deliver evidence based care tailored to each individual.

Associations & Affiliations
SA RugbyWorld RugbySASMASports Concussion South AfricaSports Rehab CentreExercise is MedicineBokSmartSportsmed Alliance
The Practice

How We Treat

Targeted, evidence-based procedures — tailored to your injury, your biology, and your goals.

MSK Assessment

MSK & Injury Assessment

A comprehensive musculoskeletal evaluation that goes beyond the diagnosis — identifying the root cause of pain or dysfunction, not just the symptoms. Dr. Ganda combines clinical examination with imaging to build a precise picture of your injury and chart the most effective path to recovery.

Concussion

Concussion Management Programme

A structured, evidence-based programme covering pitch-side assessment through to safe return-to-play. Dr. Ganda guides athletes and patients through every stage of concussion recovery — from diagnosis and monitoring to graduated protocols that protect long-term brain health.

PRP Therapy

PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma)

PRP therapy concentrates your own platelets and growth factors — extracted from a simple blood draw — and re-injects them precisely at the site of injury. This triggers the body's natural repair cascade, accelerating tissue regeneration and dampening chronic inflammation without drugs or surgery.

Procedures

Ultrasound Guided Procedures

Real-time musculoskeletal ultrasound imaging allows precise visualisation of tendons, joints, and soft tissue structures. By guiding the needle in real time, Dr. Ganda maximises accuracy, reduces procedural risk, and ensures the treatment reaches exactly where it needs to go.

Procedures

Intra-articular Injections

Targeted injections delivered directly into the joint space to reduce pain, control inflammation, and restore function. Administered with meticulous technique — typically under ultrasound guidance — to ensure consistent, reproducible results with minimal patient discomfort.

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Dr. Janesh Ganda
About the Doctor

Dr. Janesh Ganda

Sports and Exercise Medicine physician with over a decade of experience operating within elite rugby environments, including the Currie Cup and SARU High Performance structures. With exposure to international rugby campaigns, he brings both clinical and systems-level expertise to athlete care. As Clinical Director of SportsMed Alliance, he oversees clinical governance, multidisciplinary integration, and the delivery of high-performance medical services. His clinical philosophy centres on evidence-based, minimally invasive treatment.

A competitive athlete himself — former SA Duathlon and Triathlon team member, ITU World Championships competitor in Ottawa, Pontevedra, and Chicago — Dr. Ganda understands performance and recovery from both sides of the treatment table.

Qualifications & Affiliations

  • MBChB — University of the Witwatersrand (2012)
  • MPhil — Sports & Exercise Medicine, University of Cape Town
  • PhD Candidate Sports Medicine – Univeristy of Witwatersrand
  • Team Physician — Springbok Sevens (2022–present)
  • Ex-co – South African Sports Medicine Association
  • Team Doctor — SARU (Springbok Women, Junior Springboks, SA Schools)
  • Former Team Doctor — Western Province Rugby
  • Clinical Director - Sportsmed Alliance
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Research & Conversations

In the Field

Published Research
01

Paving the Path for Injury Prevention in Rugby-7s: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

02

Attitudes Towards the Role of Sports Dentistry in High-Performance Teams: A Panel Discussion

03

Case Report: Rare Case of a Traumatic Isolated Rupture of the Conoid Ligament

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