BSc in Physiotherapy
Physiotherapist specializing in orthopedic manual therapy, sports injuries, and post-surgical rehabilitation
Experience
16 years
Languages
Afrikaans, English
Location
Al Barsha, Dubai
Sees
adults
Kim is a physiotherapist with over 18 years of clinical experience treating musculoskeletal conditions. She holds a BSc in Physiotherapy from the University of Witwatersrand in South Africa (2003) and a postgraduate certification in Orthopedic Manual Therapy from Curtin University in Australia (2010). She began her career in orthopedic private practice before relocating to Dubai, where she has worked at a musculoskeletal clinic for the past 16 years.
Kim specializes in hands-on manual therapy using Maitland and Mulligan techniques, alongside neural mobilization and exercise prescription. She treats a wide range of conditions including neck and back pain, post-surgical orthopedic rehabilitation, and sports injuries. She is trained in clinical Pilates and dry needling, and has supported athletes at major sporting events including the Dubai Rugby 7s.
Her special interest lies in working with female athletes. She takes a tailored approach to rehabilitation, including specialized pre- and post-natal exercise programs for expectant and new mothers. Kim is a good fit if you need hands-on physiotherapy for orthopedic injuries, sports-related problems, or recovery after surgery, or if you're looking for specialized support during pregnancy and postpartum rehabilitation.
Special interests: female athletes, spinal manual therapy, peripheral manual therapy, Maitland technique, Mulligan technique.
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BSc in Physiotherapy
University of Witwatersrand, South Africa · 2003
Postgraduate Certification in Orthopedic Manual Therapy (OMT)
Curtin University, Australia · 2010
Physiotherapist
Orthopedic private practice, South Africa · prior to 2006
Physiotherapist
MSK clinic, United Arab Emirates · 2006-present
Consultations are available in Afrikaans, English.
Mediclinic — Mediclinic Parkview Hospital Senior Physiotherapist In department Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Al Barsha, Dubai.
This doctor primarily sees adults.
Commonly treated: Back Pain, Joint Injuries, Knee Pain, Musculoskeletal Injuries, Neck Pain, Post-Surgical Pain, Shoulder Pain, Sports Injuries.
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