Why Work With A Biokineticist?
What is a biokineticist ?
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Biokinetics is derived from the words “Bio” (life) and “-Kinetics” (movement). A Biokineticist is, a clinical exercise specialist recognized by and registered with the Health Practitioners Council South - Africa (HPCSA), devoted to improving your physical well-being and quality of life through individualized clinical assessment and the scientific prescription of exercise. Application of exercise as preventative and rehabilitative treatment.
Biokinetics play a role in the management and prevention of cardiovascular, metabolic, pulmonary, cancer, psychological, neurological, orthopedic, wellness and sports conditioning aspects. So whether you are recovering from operation, an injury, building strength for competition or just looking to building a stronger healthier body biokinetics is here to help. |
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How does a Biokineticist differ from a Physiotherapist?
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Biokineticist do second phase rehabilitation where a Physiotherapist do first phase rehabilitation. After injury you should visit the Physiotherapist first to decrease the swelling and gain or restore full pain free range of motion. There after the Biokineticist will prescribe exercise to strengthen and stretch the involved muscles to return you to sport or everyday activities.
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