what is biokinetics?
BIO (LIFE) + KINETICS (MOVEMENT) = LIFE THROUGH MOVEMENT.
BIOKINETICS MEANS THE SCIENCE OF MOVEMENT AND THE USE OF exercises in a rehabilitative treatment procedure. The main goal is to improve physical functioning and health care through exercise as a modality.
Biokineticists are concerned with the promotion of health and maintaining physical abilities. Helping with final phase rehabilitation through scientifically-based exercise program prescription.
We are trained professionals registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) and the Biokinetic Association of South Africa (BASA). We are able to assist in chronic, orthopedic, neurological and general health. This also includes sports injuries and pre- and post-natal training.
WHAT IS A BIOKINETICIST?
A Biokineticist is an exercise specialist who increases a persons physical condition and the quality of life by means of physical assessment and the prescription of health exercise habits.
The Biokineticist is the newest member of the allied medical team who specializes in preventative medicine and final phase rehabilitation to improve the quality of life through movement.
Biokinetists offer a proactive and reactive service by assisting in preventing and treating chronic diseases, possible neurological abnormalities, orthopaedic complications, metabolic abnormalities, heart conditions and hypokinetic conditions.
Moreover a Biokinetists provides final phase injury management.
