Ms Jolandi Jacobs
Bachelors of Physiotherapy, Masters of Science in PhysiotherapyLecturer - Physiotherapy
School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences
34 - Floor 2
Jolandi is a sports enthusiast who turned her passion into a professional career. She works as a sports physiotherapist and consults with male and female athletes from amateur to elite levels. Jolandi has worked with several elite cricket teams such as the South African Girls U19, Cricket South Africa's male and female elite fast bowling group, Titans Women's Cricket Team, the University of Stellenbosch First XI male cricket team and many more. Jolandi has completed several courses as a physiotherapist, such as dry needling, sports taping, injury management, and advanced sports rehabilitation. She completed her Master's degree in Sports Physiotherapy in 2021. She is currently pursuing a PhD in Sports Physiotherapy. Her research focuses on factors associated with performance and injury in women's cricket and fast bowling biomechanics. Jolandi is also a musculoskeletal lecturer for undergraduate and postgraduate physiotherapy students. Her research aims to bridge the gap between male and female sports and give all athletes equal opportunities to achieve success.
Universities Studied At
2017 - University of Pretoria (South Africa) - Bachelor of Physiotherapy
2021 - University of the Witwatersrand (South Africa) - Master's of Science in Physiotherapy
2022 - University of the Witwatersrand (South Africa) - Enrolled for PhD in Sports Physiotherapy
Universities Worked At
2020 - Research Assistant at Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University
2020 - Research Assistant at the University of the Witwatersrand
2021 - Associate Lecturer in Physiotherapy at the University of the Witwatersrand
2022 - Associate Lecturer in Physiotherapy at the University of the Witwatersrand
2022 - External Examiner for Postgraduate Studies at Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University
2023 - Lecturer in Physiotherapy at CQUniversity Rockhampton
Awards
2021 - Top 200 Young South Africans
2022 - Golden Key International Honour Society
Media Citations
Publication of research findings in peer-reviewed journals:
1. Jacobs J, Olivier B, Dawood M, Perera N. 2021. The prevalence and incidence of injuries among female cricket players: a systematic review and meta-analyses, JBI Evidence Synthesis (published online).
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34954723/
2. Jacobs J, Olivier B, Dawood M, Perera N. 2021. The prevalence and incidence of injuries among female cricket players: a systematic review protocol, JBI Evidence Synthesis (published online).
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33651750/
3. De Lange JS, Jacobs J, Meiring N, Moroane B, Verster T, Olorunju S, Mashola MK. 2020. Reliability and validity of the Readiness for Hospital Discharge Scale in patients with spinal cord injury, South African Journal of Physiotherapy (published online).
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32537524/
Magazine articles:
1. The buzz around women’s cricket: does increased participation lead to more injuries? - Diagnose & Treat by Jolandi Jacobs
2. Breaking boundaries: the 130km/h barrier Diagnose & Treat by Jolandi Jacobs
https://www.sportsinjurybulletin.com/diagnose--treat/breaking-boundaries-the-130kmh-barrier
3. Levelling the playing fields
https://issuu.com/witscommunications/docs/curiosity_issue_13/s/14800543
Podcast:
On the Ball Podcast - Women in Sport Changing the World by Kim Palmer, Benita Olivier and Jolandi Jacobs
https://open.spotify.com/episode/4lb4sxycbMSQAi0VYOfqy2?si=68jC5UNrS8avfeNdLjmUcA
Professional Experience
2022/2023 - Cricket South Africa - Strength and Conditioning Coach for the SA u/19 Women's Cricket Team
2022/2023 - Titans Women’s Cricket - Consultant Physiotherapist for Senior Women’s Team
2022 - Cricket South Africa - Fast Bowling Analyst for Elite Fast Bowling Group
2022 - Stellenbosch University, South Africa - Sports Physiotherapist for the Senior XI Cricket Team
2021/2022 - Cornwall Hill College - Injury and Performance Consultant (Cricket)
Professional Memberships
Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency - Registered Physiotherapist
Physiotherapy New Zealand - Registered Physiotherapist
The South African Sports Medicine Association (SASMA) - Sports Physiotherapist
Health Professional Council of South Africa - Registered Physiotherapist
Allied health and rehabilitation science - Rehabilitation
Epidemiology - Epidemiology not elsewhere classified
Injury epidemiology
Sports science and exercise - Sports science and exercise not elsewhere classified
Factors associated with injury and performance in sports