Endurance Running Tips 5km, 10km, 21km or 42km? Struggling to improve your pace, time and distance? We are here to help you reach your endurance running goals. Within this article the role of a Biokineticists in endurance running training is…
Myth-Busting: Common Misconceptions About Pregnancy and Exercise For many years, people believed that exercise during pregnancy was dangerous. However, research has consistently shown that not only is it safe, but it is also highly beneficial for both mother and baby.…
Did you know this about arthritis? Exercise therapy reduces arthritis related pain There are over 100 types of arthritis Arthritis may cause other lifestyle diseases to develop Arthritis can be diagnosed under children as young as 1 year old In…
Did you know this about.. exercise for mental health and well-being? More than 17% of South Africans suffer from anxiety, depression or substance abuse disorder. In South Africa, mental health disorders have a more debilitating rate than musculoskeletal disorders. Internationally,…
To scan or not to scan The question that we all have, to scan or not to scan? But, did you know… X-rays were an accidental discovery in 1895, by Professor Wilhelm Roentgen. The ‘X’ in X-ray refers to the…
Knee pain and treatment Did you know this about knee pain and treatment? The biggest risk factor for knee pain is age. The knee is the largest; most weight bearing joint of the body. Kneecaps are distinctive to each person…
Shoulder pain and instability normally presents with pain or irritation around the shoulder joint with activites above head or to the side of the body. For example reaching to the top shelf, putting on a jersey or reaching behind your…
Lateral Ankle Injury & Instability Did you know the following about sprained ankle treatment? Lateral ankle ligament sprains are reported as 25% of all musculoskeletal injuries Of the reported injuries, 50% are related to sport injuries Lateral ankle ligament sprains…
Biokinetics home visits This is a service that we provide on request only. Many individuals do not have the capacity in one form or another to drive to their much needed treatment. We offer relief by coming to your home…
Hydrotherapy, also referred to as water therapy. It is a form of treatment that is used to treat a variety of conditions, symptoms and pain. Hydrotherapy is thus the implementation of specific exercises and movements inside a heated pool, to…