What is Biokinetics
Biokinetics is a health profession focusing on final phase rehabilitation, maintenance of physical abilities and health promotion through scientific & individualised physical activity programme prescription.
The main role is to improve physical functioning and health care through exercise as a modality.
A Biokineticist is a clinical exercise specialist who:
- is recognised by and registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa and operates under the governing body of Biokinetics Association of South Africa.
- Enhances an individual’s physical well-being and quality of life through individualised scientific assessment and the prescription of an exercise program as treatment to prevent or improve certain disorders as well as the enhancement of performance for sport and occupation.
- Evaluates & Measures: Posture, body composition, blood pressure, glucose levels, lung function, heart rate, fitness, muscle strength, endurance, power, flexibility as well as other health screenings.
- Through health promotion and wellness, we create a better quality of life for the people we work with.
