Karla van Dyk Biokineticist

24/03/2026

Rehabilitation is not about stopping movement, but about adapting it. 💛

16/03/2026

Exercise can be performed through different modalities, each contributing to specific components of health and fitness.💛🏋

Understanding these categories helps ensure training programs are balanced and comprehensive.

09/03/2026

Exercise prescription is guided by scientific principles.🏋️‍♀️

Concepts such as HRmax, HRR, and the F**T principle help structure exercise in a way that is safe, individualized, and effective. 💛

02/03/2026

It is important to understand exercise intensity to ensure your training produces meaningful health benefits. 💛

23/02/2026

The recommended exercise amounts represent the minimum effective dose for protecting and improving health!💛

Not meeting these levels leaves you at greater risk for chronic disease and physical decline.💛

16/02/2026

Small movement breaks during your work day can have a big impact on your health!💛

A few minutes around your chair can help your body feel, and function better throughout the day!💛🌱

09/02/2026

The ACSM identifies prolonged sitting as an independent risk factor for cardiovascular, metabolic, and musculoskeletal health. 💛

Regular movement matters. 💛

02/02/2026

Movement should never be optional. Movement is essential! 💛

Every movement, at all ages!🌱

26/01/2026

Not sure when to see a Biokineticist vs a Physio?

Here is a simple breakdown to help you!💛

22/01/2026

Navigating the healthcare system can be confusing. You're in pain-but who should you actually see? For most musculoskeletal problems, your Physiotherapist or Biokineticist is an excellent starting point. They can assess, treat many conditions, and refer onwards if needed.

Direct specialist or GP referral makes sense when there's obvious structural damage, when you've already tried conservative management without success, when the diagnosis is unclear and expertise is needed, or when surgery is possible from the outset.

In South Africa, you don't necessarily need a GP referral to see a specialist-but your medical aid may require one for authorization. Worth checking before you book.

What matters most is getting the right care at the right time. When in doubt, start somewhere-the system will guide you to the appropriate level of care.

19/01/2026

12/01/2026

If any of these sound like you, it might be time to see a Biokineticist!

Lets start moving pain free and with confidence in 2026!💛