What is a Biokineticist?
A Biokineticist is a specialised exercise therapist that functions in professional alliance to health and medicine, and is recognised by and registered with the health professions council of South Africa (HPCSA)

 

What does a Biokineticist do?
A Biokineticist improves a person’s physical status and quality of life through individualised assessment and exercise prescription.

Training?
Biokinetics training entails four years of academic education (degree study) and two years of professional (internship) exposure.

What type of patients/clients should be consulting a Biokineticist?

• Orthopaedic rehabilitation (back, neck, knee, shoulder, ankle and all other joints injuries).
• Cardiac rehabilitation.
• Lifestyle diseases (high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, etc.)
• Weight management.
• Body shape transformation
• Sports performance
• Any other human movement goals.

Costs
Initial assessment (60 min) – R300.00
Exercise session (60 min) – R260.00

Equipment

• Biodex isokinetic testing equipment to determine muscle weaknes and muscle imbalance.
• Biodex gait treadmill for correcting gait.
• Biodex balance testing and training.
• We have a 600 sm training facility with a full complement of cardio respiratory and weight training equipment.
• Kinesis wall.Â

Staff
We have 17 Biokineticists in our practise that are able to assist you with any movement problem.