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Kobie Jonker
B.Sc Physiotherapy UOFS, OMT, SPT
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Kobie graduated at the University of the
Free State in 1997. After working in
Boksburg for two years she started the
practice in Potchefstroom.
She completed post graduate diplomas in
orthopaedic manipulative therapy as well
as sports physiotherapy
She has a special interest in
biomechanical assessment and correction,
shoulder injuries, neck- and back pain
and sport injuries, especially squash
and cricket injuries |
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Anneke Smit
B.Sc Physiotherapy (US), OMT, SPT
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Anneke graduated in Stellenbosch in
1997.
She worked in England in NHS and
privately for 4 years. She joined the
practice in 2008.
She completed post graduate diplomas in
orthopedic manipulative therapy as well
as sports physiotherapy. She finished
the sports physiotherapy diploma as top
student of 2014.
She has experience in the treatment and
assessment of orthopedic-,
musculoskeletal conditions and sport
injuries.
She also has a special interest in
chronic pain conditions.
As part of the pain management
program she started “Mobility at
Stil Street” These weekly
exercise classes focus on
mobility, stability, flexibility
and strength.
By taking control of your body’s
condition you can start to take
control over your chronic pain.
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Franzi van Niekerk
B.Sc. Physiotherapy UOFS
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Franzi graduated in 1991. She started
her career in a sport practice.
In 2002
she opened her own practice where she
focused on chronic pain, head- neck- and
back pain.
In 2011 she qualified as a Pilates
instructor. She joined the team at the
beginning of 2015.
Franzi has a special interest in
Woman’s health, also known as
Pelvic Floor therapy. The Pelvic
Floor is made up of layers of
muscles, stretching like a
hammock from the coccyx
(tailbone) to the pubic bone in
front. It supports the bladder,
uterus and bowel.
An underactive or weak Pelvic
Floor can cause leaking* or
prolapse* where as an overactive
or tight Pelvic Floor can cause
painful penetration* or
difficulty when voiding*.
Causes of dysfunction:
• Pregnancy
• Childbirth
• Aging
• Pelvic surgery
• Medication
• Alcohol
• Caffeine
• High impact activity
• Obesity
*If these symptoms sound
familiar, do not hesitate to
seek help |
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