What is Biokinetics?
BIO + KINETICS = LIFE + MOVEMENT = LIFE THROUGH MOVEMENT
Biokinetics is the Science of Movement and the application of exercise in rehabilitative treatment. The primary function of Biokinetics is to improve physical functioning and health care through exercise. Biokinetics is concerned with health promotion, the maintenance of physical abilities and final phase rehabilitation, using the prescription of scientifically-based physical activity programmes.
A Biokineticist is a clinical exercise specialist who:
What can you expect from an appointment with a biokineticist?
The first appointment consists of an evaluation (personal to each individual’s needs), which may involve one or more of the following: Recording a person’s general, medical or condition-specific history to determine any risks of exercise, a physical work capacity test, specific musculoskeletal tests, an electrocardiogram (ECG), blood pressure, range of motion and muscle strength tests, and the evaluation of body posture and body composition. Thereafter individualised exercise program prescription and guidance is provided, along with one-on-one sessions and follow-up assessments.
SEMLI's Biokineticists:
FC DU TOIT
Senior Biokineticist
Acting Head of SEMLI Biokinetics
BA (HONS) Biokinetics, BA (HMS), ISAK Level 1.
Areas of specialty: Orthopaedics, Special Populations, High Performance
DANIELLE STEENKAMP
Senior Biokineticist
MA (HMS), BA (HONS) Biokinetics, BA (HMS), ISAK Level 1, internationally certified pilates instructor
Areas of specialty: Cardiac and diabetes, chronic diseases, orthopaedics, special populations
TRACY STEENKAMP
Senior Biokineticist
MA (HMS), BA (HONS) Biokinetics, BA (HMS), ISAK Level 1, internationally certified pilates instructor
Areas of specialty: Cardiac and diabetes, chronic diseases, orthopaedics, special populations
MICAELA GROENEWALD
Junior Biokineticist and MSc Fellow
BSc Sports Science, BSc Hons Sport Sci, BSc Hons Biokinetics
Areas of interest: Return to play protocols with orthopedic injuries in athletes, orthopedic rehabilitation, stroke patient rehabilitation, gait rehabilitation, chronic illness exercise program design, amputee athletes
To make an appointment to see one of our Biokineticists please contact:
Tel: 012 420 6033
Email: [email protected] OR [email protected]
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