LIFE THROUGH MOVEMENT
Biokinetics is defined as the science of movement and the application of exercise in rehabilitative treatment or performance.
Biokinetics is the profession concerned with health promotion, the maintenance of physical abilities and final phase rehabilitation, by means of scientifically-based physical activity programme prescription.
A Biokineticist is an clinical exercise specialist who:
- Functions within professional alliance to health and medicine, and is recognised by and registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa.
- Improves a person’s physical wellbeing and quality of life through individualised scientific assessment and the prescription of exercise in rehabilitative treatment to prevent or intervene with certain ailments and the enhancement of performance (sport and work).
- Evaluates & Measures: body posture, body composition, blood pressure, glucose levels, lung function, heart rate, fitness, muscle strength, endurance, power, flexibility and other health screenings.
- Is a health professional who through health promotion and wellness create a better quality of life for people they work with.
Assisting in preventing and treating individuals with:
Orthopaedic Conditions:
- Individual exercise prescription for the rehabilitation of the back, neck, knee, shoulder, hip and ankle injuries and conditions. Treatment is offered from the time of the injury up to and including full participation in sport or other physical activities of life.
Chronic disease and conditions:
- Individual and supervised exercise programmes for the prevention and management of conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, lung disease, arthritis, osteoporosis and pregnancy (pre and post natal)
Exercise Testing for Athletes:
- Sport specific testing and training of an athletes endurance, speed, flexibility, agility, power, strength and reaction times.
- As well as rehabilitation of sport injuries.
Health Promotion for General Population:
- Assessment of health risk factors and implementation of intervention strategies to support the individual toward total wellness.
- Providing programs for: Weight losss; General fitness; Muscle strengthening; Toning and definition.
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NEWSFLASH JANUARY 2012
Important information - PLEASE READ Discovery There was a discrepancy with the new codes that went out at the beginning of this year. They assured us that this was a mistake on their part and that they have now rectified the situation. Please click here to view the codes and related tariffs. Private Sector ... [Continue Reading...]
Newsflash January 2012
From the Office Welcome back everyone, we hope you had a good rest and feel motivated and ready for 2012. We wish you all a remarkable year ahead. REGISTRATIONS: BASA membership renewals and first time registrations are open. Please register before the 29 February 2012 to avoid paying a late registration fine of R250. (See membership ... [Continue Reading...]
Discovery Update / News
Leon Keulder has been in meetings with Discovery with regards to the Discovery Healths Allied and Therapeutic Benefit for 2012. Click on the link to read the letter If you have any questions please email Leon Keulder at codesandtariffs@biokinetics.org.za
Biokineticist Position – Harrismith
Vibrant biokineticist for our practice in our gym here in Harrismith. The position is available from January 2012. Contact: Monique JP's Gym Harrismith Tel 083 235 4681 / Fax 0866 979 223
Newsflash
Position available for Registered Biokineticist - (KZN) Start 4 January 2012. Click here for more information
