Self Help
Choosing the Correct
Healthcare Professional
Sindisiwe
AGE 35 | BUSINESS OWNER
I am a 35-year-old woman with my own dressmaking business. I use my hands a lot and rely on them for my work. I recently started playing tennis again and after 3 weeks started to get a sore shoulder. It is so painful that I can’t lift my arm to shoulder height. I can’t sleep on it and the pain wakes me up at night. Should I see a doctor?
SHOULDER
Kyle
AGE 16 | HOCKEY PLAYER
For 3 months I have had pain in the front of my knees. Last night I stepped on a stick and my foot slipped out while my knee dropped inwards and I heard a “popping” sound. It is very painful and I can barely bend my knee. Should I see a Biokineticist or a Physiotherapist?
KNEE
John
AGE 53 | CEO
I work tirelessly and have recently started to see a dip in my health. I have a few chronic health conditions and I am worried my downward spiral won’t stop. Am I allowed to exercise, and what kind of exercise should I be doing?
CHRONIC DISEASE
Keenan
AGE 60 | GOLFER
I have lower back pain which is gradually getting worse. It really hurts when I bend to pick up my ball, or if I have to lift heavy or awkward objects. I have had X-rays and my GP says I need to strengthen my core. Where do I start?
BACK & HIP
Cindy
AGE 40 | OFFICE JOB
I do CrossFit almost every single day. I don't think I'm injured but my coach and I have noticed during weighted squats and lunges that my ankle isn't stable - it almost rolls. I can feel my body leaning to one side when I carry weight. I am worried it’s going to affect my training. What should I do?
ANKLE
Kim
AGE 23 | OFFICE JOB
I am at my office desk in front of a computer all day. I suffer from chronic headaches and neck tension. I have tried acupuncture and massage but the headaches keep coming back. I’ve heard through friends that exercise may help – is this true?
NECK PAIN
Are you suffering from pain in any of the following areas?
The following conditions are some common ailments and injuries seen in our patients. These case studies may assist in guiding you to booking a consultation with the correct healthcare professional but are by no means a way to diagnose or offer treatment advice on how to help YOUR specific injury. They are merely a guideline and you will need to be assessed by a Biokineticist or Physiotherapist in person in order to obtain an accurate diagnosis.