Biokineticist
A Biokineticist is an exercise therapist who improves a person’s physical status and quality of life. Biokinetics is a professional therapeutic field concerned with health promotion, the maintenance of physical abilities and final phase rehabilitation, by means of scientifically-based physical activity programme prescription.
Biokineticists improve a person’s physical wellbeing and quality of life, This is done 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). They also evaluate and measure body posture, body composition, blood pressure, glucose levels, lung function, heart rate, fitness, muscle strength, endurance, power, flexibility and other health screenings. They are also trained to assist in preventing and treating individuals with orthopaedic conditions. A Biokineticist is trained in providing supervised exercise programmes for the prevention and management of the following difficulties:
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Attenuation & Rehabilitation of Hypokinetic / Metabolic Disorders
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Stress Related Disorders
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Hypertension
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Coronary Artery Disease
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Stroke
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Parkinson’s Disease
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Osteoporosis
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Low Back Pain
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Arthritis
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Hyperlpidemia
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Obesity
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Diabetes
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Exercise testing for athletes:
A Biokineticist has completed a four year educational training and one /two year internship prior to registration with the HPCSA (Health Professions Council of South Africa).Contact the specific Biokineticist of your choice via our easy search for session rates and details of treatment offered.
