Grobler & Nel – Biokineticists
What is Biokinetics?
- Biokinetics is the rehabilitation of physical functioning, using exercise as the primary treatment modality. Biokinetics is scientifically-based exercise prescription. We aim to find and rehabilitate the cause of the issue, as opposed to treating the symptoms.
- Exercise is medicine!
What do we assess?
- Posture, muscle strength, movement patterns, flexibility, Activities of Daily Living.
- As well as: blood pressure, body composition, fitness.
SERVICES OFFERED:
- Orthopaedic rehabilitation: lower back, shoulder, knee, hip etc. pain; pre- & post- surgery
- Neurological rehabilitation: stroke, Parkinson’s Disease, Spinal Cord Injury, Motor Neuron Disease, Cerebral Palsy, etc.
- Special populations management: pregnancy (pre- & post), amputees, children (e.g. low muscle tone, postural issues).
- Chronic disease management: diabetes, hypertension, obesity, osteoporosis, cardiovascular disease, arthritis, etc.
- Sport-specific training: biomechanical analysis, rehabilitation, conditioning for injury prevention
- EMG testing
- Grucox bicycle
- Vitality fitness assessments (including corporate wellness days)
- Home visits
- Rock Tape strapping
WHAT TO EXPECT:
- Individualized assessment including: full patient history and physical evaluation.
- Thereafter, the patient is prescribed specific exercises according to their needs, which are progressed at the individual’s rate of improvement.
- These exercises can be carried out at home with regular monitoring, or under the supervision of the Biokineticist, depending on the severity of the condition.
THE NITTY GRITTY:
Biokinetics is recognized and registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA).
Meet the Team:
Megan Grobler and Ash Nel
