Dr Michael Pritchard - Chiropractor

Dr Michael Pritchard graduated from University of Johannesburg in 2001. Since then he has practiced in Fourways. In 2004 he opened a multidisciplinary sports injury clinic which consisted of chiropractors, podiatrists, biokineticists, sports massage therapists and dieticians. In his practice he also makes use of digital radiology. He has treated many top sportsmen and women and a highlight in the early part of his career was a helicopter flight to a game lodge where he treated the actor Chuck Norris!! He has recently moved and expanded his sports injury clinic to Cedar Medical opposite Fourways Life Hospital. A recent addition to his practice has been a blood lab as well as adjacent practices comprising of GP’s, a vascular surgeon, physiotherapists, occupational therapists and audiologists. He has attended regular local as well as international seminars. He has observed many orthopaedic and neurosurgical procedures. Dr Pritchard is also a supervising clinician at the UJ Chiropractic Campus Clinic.

For an appointment contact the Sports Injury Clinic Tel: 011 465 1818

Lawrence Atrash - Podiatrist

Lawrence is registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa and is a member of the Podiatry Association of South Africa. He has been in private practice for 15 years and joined the Sports Injury Clinic in 2004 as a founder member. He believes in a team approach to injury treatment and prevention. Areas of interest include Sports Medicine, Lower Limb Biomechanics with special reference to lower back pain, Diabetic foot care, Nail Surgery and Laser for Nail Fungus. Lawrence attends courses and congresses regularly and runs an evidence based practice. He uses the latest diagnostic and scanning aids including, pressure plate gait assessment and 3D foot scanning. All of Lawrence’s orthotics are designed by him in CAD and manufactured by CAM (Computer Aided Milling). Lawrence enjoys treating patients both young and old often finding the greatest reward in removing a simple corn!

For an appointment contact the Sports Injury Clinic Tel: 011 465 1818

Tracy Duke - Biokineticist

Tracy qualified with a Bachelor of Physical Education (B.Phys Ed) degree from the University of the Witwatersrand in 1997, and after working in the United States and the UK in both a teaching and physical therapy role, returned to Wits to complete her Honours in Biokinetics (B.HSc) in 2010. She is registered with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as well as the Biokinetics Association of South Africa (BASA).

As a biokineticist Tracy utilises exercise as the primary therapeutic modality where her clinical expertise encompasses orthopaedic rehabilitation, sports injury rehabilitation and recovery and the management of chronic conditions. She stays at the forefront of her field by following new research and attending local conferences to master the latest techniques.

Her focus with exercise rehabilitation with her patients is one-on-one interaction helping them to return to their prior level of functionality and to achieve their maximum potential. “It is rewarding to see people becoming healthier, pain-free and most importantly keeping them moving, improving their quality of life and achieving their goals”.

Tracy is an avid runner and cyclist, she has completed ten Two Oceans Half Marathons earning her Blue Number status, and four 94.7 Cycle Challenges. She is an outdoor enthusiast who loves hiking, mountain biking and playing padel.

For an appointment contact the Sports Injury Clinic Tel: 011 465 1818

Dr Harry Papagapiou - Orthopedic Surgeon

Dr. Harry Papagapiou is a specialist orthopaedic surgeon practicing at Life Fourways hospital, CureDay clinic Fourways, and Busamed modderfontein hospital. He has a wide range of experience in trauma orthopaedic surgery as well as bone and joint conditions. Furthermore he is a fellowship trained knee reconstructive surgeon specializing in sports knee surgery ,as well as knee replacement surgery.

For appointments contact 011 875 1930