Catelen Briedenhann Biokineticist

18/05/2023

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12/04/2023

What is Biokinetics ?

The Science of Movement and the application of exercise in rehabilitative treatment of performance.

Biokinetics’ primary function is to improve physical functioning and health care through exercise as a modality.

Biokinetics is the profession concerned with health promotion, the maintenance of physical abilities and final phase rehabilitation, by means of scientifically-based physical activity programme prescription.

Therefore the slogan “LIFE THROUGH MOVEMENT”

06/04/2023

Happy Easter Weekend !

The practice will be closed Friday, 7 April 2023 as well as Monday, 10 April 2023.

See everyone again on Tuesday, 11 April 2023 !!!

05/04/2023

Vitality members can have a Vitality Fitness Assessment done at Catelen Briedenhann Biokineticist.
And earn up to 7500 Vitality points.
To find out more about this assessment, visit www.discovery.co.za or call 076 233 2353

BOOK YOUR ASSESSEMENT NOW !!!

22/03/2023

Exercise is extremely important in the management of Down Syndrome.

- These patients often have underdeveloped cardiovascular systems and therefore exercise can help improve their cardiovascular fitness
- they generally also have low muscle tone and hyper-flexible joints and need muscle strengthening.

However, the wrong exercise prescription can result in injury and other problems. It is important to seek help from a medical professional such as a biokineticist to get the correct care and advice.

21/03/2023

Kindly note the practice will be closed today due to the public holiday !
See everyone tomorrow again !

02/03/2023

Celebrating ONE year of business !

Catelen Briedenhann Biokineticist is now one year in business, and it is all thanks to you !
Here’s to another 365 days of serving you.

Thank you for the support !

03/01/2023

HAPPY NEW YEAR !

May 2023 exceed all of your expectations ✨

I will be back at the practice as from tomorrow, 4 January 2023.

Whatsapp or call 076 233 2353 to make your appointment.

25/12/2022

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
May you have a blessed time with your family and friends ✨

28/10/2022

28/10/2022

28 October - 3 November is Stroke Awareness Week!!

A Stroke can be best described as a "Brain attack"! It occurs when the blood supply to the brain is disrupted and results in an Oxygen need (starvation) that leads to brain damage and loss of function. A stroke can also be caused by a Haemorrhage when a burst vessel causes blood leaking into the brain.

What is expected after a Stroke?
• Loss in Balance and finer motor control (Gait)
• Partial Paralysis
• Impaired Speech, Comprehension and Memory loss

The type and severity of disability is dependent on the part of the brain affected as well as the length of time the blood supply has been stopped.

An efficient way of identifying a stroke is to apply the acronym "F.A.S.T.:
F - FACE (Droopy with a smile?)
A - ARMS (Raising arms at the same level?)
S - SPEECH (Slurry speech?)
T - TIME (Time recorder of above symptoms and call for help)

1 out of 4 adults over the age of 25 years will have a stroke in their lifetime according to WSO (Word Stroke Organization).

Stroke Rehabilitation will be physical activities that includes:
• Motor-skill exercise
• Mobility training
• Constraint-induced Therapy
• Range-of-Motion Therapy
• Functional Stimulation

Rehabilitation after a Stroke is crucial, researchers found that people who participate in a focused stroke rehabilitation program perform better than most people who don't have stroke rehabilitation.

To find a Biokineticist visit www.biokineticsSA.org.za or contact us on +27 (0) 12 644 1506

28/10/2022

INJURY PREVENTION ⚡️

As an athlete it is essential to perform at optimal levels whilst remaining injury free.

The key components of injury prevention include;
*Total body strengthening
*Education on proper landing, jumping and cutting techniques
*Balance training
*Flexibility training
*Plyometric training