Back & Neck Assistance Program (BNAP)
An evidence-based, active rehabilitation program for chronic back and neck pain to improve function and quality of life.
Read MorePain Solutions · Waterkloof, Pretoria
Karina Koekemoer – Physiotherapist
A leading pain management practice providing physiotherapy treatment and solutions for acute injuries, persisting and chronic pain problems.
Physiotherapist
About Karina Koekemoer
Her practice is located in Waterkloof, Pretoria since 2004. With more than 35 years of experience she is a highly skilled musculoskeletal practitioner who uses scientific evidence-based research to aid healing, manage and improve pain and assist in return to function.
30+ Years
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How we can help you
Acute Injuries
Assessment and treatment of acute pain: muscle/joint strains, bursitis, tendonitis, back and neck pain.
Read MorePain Management
Advanced training in pain management. Non-opioid strategies, individualised treatment plans, empowering patients to manage their own pain.
Read MoreRehab
Individualised rehabilitation programs for post-surgery, post-fracture, and injury recovery.
Read MoreDiscovery Spinal Conservative Care Programme
The Spinal Conservative Care Programme aims to support the appropriate management of high-risk members who suffer from severe and debilitating spinal pain.
Read MoreA personal approach
Pain Management
Pain is a personal experience and can be complex. Our goal is to never forget that the problem is not just a pain condition, but a real person in pain, with a real life beyond pain that they long to return to. We are committed to delivering the best and most tailored physiotherapy solution. We employ non-opioid strategies and work closely with the patient to guide, support and empower them to play an active role in their own pain management.
Supporting your recovery
Partner Programs
We partner with leading healthcare programmes to support our patients beyond the treatment room.
Workability
Workability is a market-leading healthcare company that has pioneered multidisciplinary rehabilitation in South Africa, using innovative technology and evidence-based clinical protocols to get injured patients back to work and life through the Back and Neck Program (BNAP)
What is the Back & Neck Assistance Program?
Learn how BNAP combines education, supervised exercise and progressive loading to restore function.
Tips for a Better Back
Simple daily habits and exercises to protect and strengthen your back.
Tips for a Better Neck
Practical tips to reduce neck tension and improve posture.
Discovery Spinal Conservative Care Programme
The Spinal Conservative Care Programme aims to support the appropriate management of high-risk members who suffer from severe and debilitating spinal pain. The programme offers out-of-hospital conservative management of spinal pain through the Spinal Conservative Care Network, where clinically appropriate. The programme is available only to members who meet the clinical entry criteria and managed care protocols.
Out-of-Hospital Care
Conservative management of spinal pain through the Spinal Conservative Care Network, where clinically appropriate.
Clinical Entry Criteria
Available to members who meet the clinical entry criteria and managed care protocols of the programme.
Multidisciplinary Approach
Supporting appropriate management of high-risk members who suffer from severe and debilitating spinal pain.
Acute Injuries
Acute Pain Treatment
Our acute pain treatment and management can help to heal your injuries, aches and pains, will help to optimise your recovery after an injury, surgery or after a fracture.
Evidence-Based Care
In the treatment of acute pain, we use a wide range of hands-on treatment techniques, modalities and exercises to help heal the injury.
Rehabilitation Programme
We will help to rehabilitate your injuries with a rehabilitation programme designed specific to what you need to recover.
Return to Function
Hands-on treatment techniques and exercises help heal the injury in order to maximise optimal return to function. We focus on identifying the bio-psychosocial barriers e.g. Sensorimotor dysregulation, stress management, etc. that delay healing and will include that to help maximize your recovery and optimize your return to function.
Rehab
Exercise is an important modality of treatment for joint and muscular pain (tension-type and cervicogenic headaches including migraines, joint and muscle pain, postural fatigue, chronic back or neck pain, pelvic pain, osteo-arthritis, fibromyalgia).
You will receive an individualised exercise program to treat your Orthopaedic Injury (neck, shoulder, wrist, upper and lower back, hip, ankle ect..) as well as to help with preoperative and postoperative rehabilitation.
Research has proved that exercise should be prescribed just as medicine and that physical activity serves a pivotal role in the prevention of injuries and in health promotion. That is why the 'Exercise is Medicine' initiative in the USA was launched and is so successful.
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What People Say
“I have been a patient of Karina's for over 10 years she always been knowledgeable and accurate in her diagnosis of all my injuries. Whether it be bronchitis or injured muscles. I have had two spinal fusions which she assisted me through. I have recommended her to many friends who had wonderful results with her. She has an amazing amount of knowledge of the human body! She is also one the the most compassionate people I know. I have a modern dance studio and my students are always helped by Karina.”
— Carol Ivy Coetsee
“I have been a patient of Karina's since she started her practice in Waterkloof. She is very thorough in her treatments and I do believe that she has healing hands. She also has a wonderful bedside manner, which to me is very important. I know that she cares for every patient that she sees, you are not just a number, your health is very important to her. I have never hesitated in referring Karina to family and friends, who have all been very happy with her. Karina is a very special lady and I feel very blessed to have her in my life.”
— Lynn Roberts
“Karina has been my physio since 2016. She helped me through a back injury after a horse riding accident as well as reconstruction treatment after a mastectomy due to breast cancer. Every treatment did not only make me feel better but also lifted my spirits to help me overcome my pain. She is a competent and caring person.”
— Alet Venter
“For the past 12 years Karina Koekemoer has in a friendly and skilful manner seen me through old age challenges such as broken bones and muscular issues. Were it not for Karina I would not be here today as she treated and rehabilitated me through a stroke in a most caring and efficient way.”
— Nanette Evans, 96 years old
“As I am a competitive table tennis player I have had a number of sport injuries over the years. On each occasion I have gone to Karina Koekemoer for physiotherapy. Karina always goes the extra mile and takes a real interest and care in my recovery. After a shoulder operation Karina rehabilitated my shoulder and got me back into full use of my arm again within a very short time. She is a master at her profession.”
— Bronwen Schalkwyk
“Voordat ek na Karina verwys is, het ek gesukkel met gedurige inflamasie in my nek en skouers en rug. Na net 'n paar fisio sessies kon ek die verligting voel. Karina se professionele en handige advies in verband met watter tipe kussing om op te slaap, slaapposisies en "train & pain" oefeninge by die huis het alles bygedra dat ek nou 'n pynvrye lewe kan lei. Ek kan Karina nie genoeg prys vir haar werk en sal haar dienste vir enige iemand aanbeveel.”
— Sandra Clancy
“I have been going to Karina for more than 20 years. She loves her patients and is passionate about her job. Karina will always try to accommodate you, even with house visits when you are unable to go to her. She keeps up to date with all new developments in her field as well as in other medical fields that interests her and will benefit her patients. She explains the treatments and why she is giving that specific treatment in an understandable way as well as extra information to assist you with your healing process. What a pleasure to visit her.”
— Elsabe Nell