Caerus Posted April 10, 2014 Share I have recently developed an injury that I can only put down to MTBing, both the muscles/ tendons in my forearms are giving me problems near to my elbow. The injury is more painful in the right forearm, but in the same spot on the left forearm. I get a burning sensation in my right forearm, and it's even painful just lifting a coffee mug. This is really starting to get me down The injury has kept me off the bike for almost three weeks now, and does not appear to be getting much better. I was advised rest/ ice via a telephone call to the physio that did my bike set-up recently. The problem does not seem to be getting any better though, even after 3 weeks , so I would like to go see someone, problem is who? How do I now if I need to see either a Physio or Biokineticist? Which of the two is a better to see? Could anyone recommend a person to see on the West Coast(Milnerton/ Woodbridge area) or possibly in Jozi(Northcliff area) Many Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jakkals. Posted April 10, 2014 Share get a foam roller and roll on you forearms over them. its gonna hurt so drink enough water and take some anti inflammatory drugs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractor Posted April 10, 2014 Share Stephan Muller at Sandton Biokinetic Centre is brilliant 011 807 8027 (corner Rivonia and North Rd, Rivonia) slowpoke 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractor Posted April 10, 2014 Share Just for interest (courtesy of Stephan's website www.kineticgear.co.za) What is a Biokineticist?A Biokineticist is a specialised exercise therapist that functions in professional alliance to health and medicine, and is recognised by and registered with the health professions council of South Africa (HPCSA) What does a Biokineticist do?A Biokineticist improves a person’s physical status and quality of life through individualised assessment and exercise prescription. Training?Biokinetics training entails four years of academic education (degree study) and two years of professional (internship) exposure. What type of patients/clients should be consulting a Biokineticist?Orthopaedic rehabilitation (back, neck, knee, shoulder, ankle and all other joints injuries).Cardiac rehabilitation.Lifestyle diseases (high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, etc.)Weight management.Body shape transformationSports performanceAny other human movement goals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brogue Posted April 10, 2014 Share Physios and Bios serve entirely different functions in the rehabilitative arena. For my money, I would always start with a physio, and move on to the bio when recommended. Wez-O and JarradVZ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boon Posted April 10, 2014 Share Samantha Dunbar Physiotherapy - in Boskruin, JHB. They have a biokineticist at the premises, so they will do an evaluation and tell you which would be better for you. www.sdphysio.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boon Posted April 10, 2014 Share Oh and I have just seen they do Ergofit bike set ups as well, so could be a one stop shot???? :clap: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JarradVZ Posted April 10, 2014 Share 1) Sports physician to get a diagnosis.2) Physiotherapist to treat and initiate rehab as prescribed.3) Bio to continue the rehab if necessary. A bio-kineticist is not qualified to make diagnoses or provide any manual treatment. They are exercise and rehabilitation experts. the nerd and carrera4s 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Dale Posted April 10, 2014 Share What Tim' wrote JarradVZ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V12man Posted April 10, 2014 Share 1) Sports physician to get a diagnosis.2) Physiotherapist to treat and initiate rehab as prescribed.3) Bio to continue the rehab if necessary. A bio-kineticist is not qualified to make diagnoses or provide any manual treatment. They are exercise and rehabilitation experts. Correct - although they are only exercise rehabilitation qualified, not substance abuse rehabilitation for example...... they are not allowed to do any type of diagnosis. I am unsure of if physios are allowed to diagnose - I suspect not, but many of them do to a greater or lesser degree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Dale Posted April 10, 2014 Share Good luck Caerus Edited April 10, 2014 by ' Dale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwhite Posted April 10, 2014 Share http://trailandtar.co.za/physio-fit/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez-O Posted April 10, 2014 Share Physios and Bios serve entirely different functions in the rehabilitative arena. For my money, I would always start with a physio, and move on to the bio when recommended.Agree with this post... I swear by my bio though after she literally did wonders for an injured knee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mazambaan Posted April 10, 2014 Share I'd go with Tim. I'm recovering from broken ribs, collarbone & punctured lung (pity no Stan's in it) trying to be ready for Sani. Physio treated the aches and pains after hospital then handed me to a biok for strengthening exercises and its back to the physio if these give rise to any persistent pains. All have been great; my body is just a bit slap gat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V12man Posted April 10, 2014 Share Terms of service are on this page. http://www.hpcsa.co.za/board_physio_pod_rules.php Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caerus Posted April 10, 2014 Share 1) Sports physician to get a diagnosis.2) Physiotherapist to treat and initiate rehab as prescribed.3) Bio to continue the rehab if necessary. A bio-kineticist is not qualified to make diagnoses or provide any manual treatment. They are exercise and rehabilitation experts. Are they allowed to make any type of diagnosis, or do you see Physio first and then get referred? Edit - Thanks very much for the help & info, much appreciated? Edited April 10, 2014 by Caerus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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