08/04/2025
🧠Kinesiology: Myths vs. Facts
❌ Myth 1: Kinesiologists are just personal trainers.
âś… Fact: Kinesiologists are university-trained health professionals who use science to guide movement therapy for injury recovery, chronic disease, and performance.
❌ Myth 2: Kinesiology is only for athletes.
✅ Fact: Kinesiologists work with people of all ages and abilities — from post-op patients to seniors trying to prevent falls and maintain independence.
❌ Myth 3: You only need a kinesiologist if you’re in pain.
âś… Fact: Kinesiology is just as focused on prevention as it is on recovery. It helps prevent injury, manage disease, and improve overall health.
❌ Myth 4: Kinesiologists only work in gyms.
âś… Fact: Kinesiologists work in hospitals, rehab clinics, long-term care, wellness centres, workplaces, and private practices.
❌ Myth 5: Exercise is one-size-fits-all.
✅ Fact: Kinesiologists create individualized movement and rehabilitation plans based on your condition, goals, and physical ability — using clinical assessment and science-based strategies.
❌ Myth 6: Kinesiology doesn’t impact long-term health.
✅ Fact: Kinesiologists play a key role in managing chronic conditions like diabetes, osteoporosis, heart disease, and arthritis — reducing healthcare costs and improving lives.
