Justin Bircher and Associates, Biokineticists, Hillcrest

General information

A Biokineticist is an exercise therapist that improves a person's physical status and quality of life through individualised assessment and the prescription of preventative or rehabilitative exercise.

Justin Bircher and Associates is a group of practices in Durban and its surrounding area's that provides rehabilitation and exercise prescription to anyone suffering from various chronic diseases, orthopaedic conditions, sports injuries or post-surgical management.

We work closely with various physiotherapists, chiropractors, orthopaedic surgeons, general practitioners and exercise trainers to provide a multi-disciplinary approach to treating patients and improving their physical health and well-being.

Our vision is to grow a group of successful biokinetic practices in Kwa-Zulu Natal that are at the forefront in our field of industry. To set new levels of standards for service, patient care and exercise prescription. To be the first choice of Biokinetic service provision for patients and medical providers. To develop our staff through continuous professional development training.

What do we do?
Rehabilitation:
1. Consultation and Treatment
2. Orthopaedic and Sports Injuries
3. Post-op Rehabilitation
4. Chronic Disease
Wellness
1. Individual Wellness Assessments
2. Corporate Health Days
3. Square 1
Performance Testing:
1. Fitness Testing
2. Injury Screening
3. Specialist Equipment
4. Analysis and Programme Development

What types of conditions do we treat?
Sports injuries
Various orthopaedic conditions
Lower back pain
Chronic diseases:
Arthritis
Obesity
Various cardiovascular diseases
Various metabolic diseases
Post- surgical conditions:
Ligament repairs
Muscle strains
Joint replacements

We have a number of practices around Durban:
Emberton Sports and Wellness Centre, Hillcrest
Kloof Virgin Active, Kloof
La Lucia Virgin active, La Lucia
Bonville Park, La Lucia
Gateway Virgin Active, Umhlanga
Westville Medical Centre, Westville Boys High School

We also have various associations at schools and academies in Durban and the upper highway area:
Kearsney College, Botha's Hill
St Mary's DSG, Kloof
Westville Boys High School, Westville
South African Jockey Academy, Summerveld.

We have a number of qualified Biokineticists working across the various practices:
Justin Bircher
Damon Bailey
Garth Halgreen
Samantha Beukes
Justine Van Rensburg
Chloe Tucker
Jamie Martin

We are also accredited for 4 interns to complete their internship after university.

Welcome to the interns who will be learning and spending time with us.

Luke Wewege, Cassie Williams, Megan Steyn and Callyn Poole.