Biokinetics Therapy

Biokinetics is a healthcare profession that specializes in human movement, using prescribed exercise routines as a therapeutic method to prevent and manage chronic illnesses, neurological conditions, and injuries. The goal of Biokinetics is to enhance physical ability and improve quality of life through scientifically based exercise programs. A Biokineticist ensures a safe environment for you to challenge yourself physically. 

Improvements in:

• heart and lung function
• muscle strength and endurance
• posture
• memory and concentration
• confidence and self-awareness 
• quality of life

Reduces:

• risks for heart disease
• chronic disease risk and symptoms
• stress levels
• depression and anxiety symptoms

1. Neurorehabilitation:

Biokinetics Therapy for conditions affecting the entire nervous system

• Multiple Sclerosis
• Parkinson's disease
• Alzheimer's and Dementia
• Spinal cord injury
• Traumatic brain injury
• Guillain-Barre Syndrome
• Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
• Muscular Dystrophy
• Stroke 
• Epilepsy
• Myasthenia Gravis
• Cerebral palsy
• Autism Spectrum Disorder

2. Chronic disease prevention and management:

Biokinetics Therapy for conditions affecting other parts of the body. Some are autoimmune conditions

• Diabetes Type 1 and Type 2
• Lupus
• Obesity and overweight
• High blood pressure
• High cholesterol
• Cancer 
• Chronic heart disease such as coronary artery disease, heart attack, heart failure
• Chronic lung disease such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma

3. Geriatric care:

Biokinetics Therapy for persons over the age of 50 years

• Activity to prevent falls
• Chronic disease prevention and management 
• Muscle strength and endurance activities
• Heart and lung strengthening activities

4. Orthopaedic rehabilitation:

Biokinetics Therapy for muscle and joint pain, aches and injuries

• Postural imbalances 
• Chronic lower back pain
• Disk herniations
• Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid arthritis, gout
• Muscle tears 
• Ligament tears
• Fractures
• Shoulder, knee, and hip replacement rehabilitation
• pre- and post operation rehabilitation

5. Medical aid health and fitness assessments:

•  Vitality Fitness and Health Assessments
• Momentum Health and Fitness Assessments
• Medscheme Weight Management Program
• Universal Biokinetics Program