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 loss; General fitness; Muscle strengthening; Toning and definition.
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Female Biokineticist – Greenside (Jhb)
Female Biokineticist position available (2+years experience) in Greenside, Johannesburg. Specialized in orthopaedic rehabilitation. Position available from 1 July 2013. Please email your CV to admin@abbiokinetics.co.za
Biokineticist Students (2012) who have not been placed for internships 2013
Biokinetics students (2012) who have not been placed for internship in 2013. If so, please send their details to me. Kind Regards, Maserame Hlongwane Wellness Department – Gauteng Province Tel: Tel: 011 711 2011 Email: Hlongwpm@eskom.co.za Mobile: 083 234 0298 Website: www.eskom.co.za Fax: 086 572 0684 Eskom Centre, 204 Smit Street, Braamfontein, JHB
Newsflash – May
NEWS on intern vacancies and courses Courses: Exercise, Immunity and Environment - 10 - 12 June at Wits university (24 CPD) Click here to read more 2-day comprehensive ECG course in Pretoria on 31 May & 1 June 2013. (Earn 18 CEUs.) Please contact Dr Suzan Bowman for more information (suzanbowman@mweb.co.za or 082 869 3534). If ... [Continue Reading...]
Femail Biokineticist Position – Johannesburg
Female Biokineticist position available (2+years experience) in Greenside, Johannesburg. Specialized in orthopaedic rehabilitation. Position available from 1 July 2013. Please email your CV to admin@abbiokinetics.co.za
Newsletter – May 2013
Road Shows BASA's Road shows are underway with the EXCO members Dr Gerda Joubert and Mr Leon Keulder visiting each region and meeting with the Regional committees to discuss important issues, BASA's plans and projects going forward. There are also 2 workshops being presented ICD 10/ tariffs and codes and the back ... [Continue Reading...]
