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:

• Facilitates a person’s improvement in physical well-being and quality of life through individualised scientific assessment and the prescription of exercise in rehabilitative treatment.  The aim being to prevent or intervene with certain ailments and to enhance performance (sport and work).
• Evaluates and measures body posture, body composition, blood pressure, glucose levels, lung function, heart rate, fitness, muscle strength, endurance, power, flexibility and other health screenings.

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 Biokinetics Team

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Ms. Micaela Groenewald

Biokineticist and Acting Head

BSC HONS BIOKINETICS, BSC HONS SPORT SCI, BSC SPORTS SCIENCE, CURRENT MSC STUDENT IN BIOKINETICS.

Areas of Speciality

Orthopaedic injury rehabilitation, Lifestyle intervention, and stroke recovery. Expertise in return to play protocol implementation to ensure performance rehabilitation with athletes ranging from recreational to professional athletes.

Ms. Danielle Steenkamp

Senior Biokineticist

MA BIOKINETICS, HONS BIOKINETICS

Areas of Speciality

Orthopaedic rehabilitation, Chronic disease management, Cardiac, Pulmonary, Diabetic, Pain management, Neurological rehabilitation and qualified Pilates instructor.

Ms. Tracey Steenkamp

Senior Biokineticist

MA BIOKINETICS, HONS BIOKINETICS

Areas of Speciality

Orthopaedic rehabilitation, chronic disease management, cardiac, pulmonary, diabetic, neurological rehabilitation, pain management and qualified Pilates instructor.

Dr. FC Du Toit

Senior Biokineticist

PHD (SPORT SCIENCE BIOKINETICS)

Areas of Speciality

Orthopaedics, Special Populations, High Performance.

To make an appointment to see one of our Biokineticists please contact:

Tel: 012 420 6033

Email: [email protected]