Michelle Moxley Biokineticist

22/09/2025

Living with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes?

Exercise regulates blood sugar and improves insulin sensitivity. Biokineticists ensure your programme is safe, effective and integrated with your medical care plan. This makes it easier to maintain healthy glucose levels and prevent complications. Every movement is a step towards better health.

Connect with a biokineticist today: https://biokineticssa.org.za/public-information/

20/09/2025

That doctor telling you to stop running because it'll "wear out your joints"? They might want to read this study. 🏃‍♀️

New research from 3,804 Chicago Marathon runners just dropped some truth bombs about running and arthritis that every runner needs to know.

The biggest finding from this massive study challenges everything you've been told about marathon running and joint health. Results from the largest survey of marathon runners ever conducted showed no association between cumulative running history and the risk for arthritis.

Let that sink in. Cumulative number of years running, number of marathons completed, weekly mileage, and mean running pace were not significant predictors for arthritis.

But here's what DID matter for arthritis risk: age, BMI, previous injury or surgery, and family history. Sound familiar? These are the same risk factors that affect everyone - runners or not.

The arthritis rate? Only 7.3% of marathon runners had hip or knee arthritis. Compare that to the general U.S. population where it's significantly higher.

Here's the practical takeaway for your training: Focus on what you can control.

Maintain a healthy weight, address injuries properly with qualified professionals, and don't let previous injuries keep you from getting back to running safely.

Most importantly? One in four people have received a recommendation by their physician to reduce their running volume, and for those with arthritis, nearly 50% of runners were told by their physicians to stop running altogether - despite this evidence showing running itself isn't the culprit.

The researchers followed runners averaging 44 years old who'd been running for about 15 years, covering around 28 miles per week. These weren't elite athletes - they were recreational runners just like you.

18/09/2025

What if you could go back 10 years and know the truths that make life easier today? 🌱
“Check out more in the link below!”👇

17/09/2025

Movement heals. Inactivity hurts

17/09/2025

Let's Talk About Workplace Wellness!

Sore necks, RSI and back pain often start at the desk. Biokineticists offer workplace assessments, corrective exercise programmes and practical movement strategies to reduce pain and improve productivity.

Book an ergonomic assessment or workplace talk: https://biokineticssa.org.za/public-information/

10/09/2025

Restoring Movement After Neurological Conditions.

Conditions like stroke, Parkinson’s and multiple sclerosis affect coordination and strength. Biokineticists focus on retraining movement, improving balance and maintaining independence. We also help you adapt exercises to suit your changing needs over time.

Explore neurological rehab options: https://biokineticssa.org.za/public-information/

04/09/2025

Strong Posture, Stronger You!

Poor posture can cause headaches, neck tension and mobility issues. Biokineticists design corrective exercise programmes to realign your body and build lasting postural strength. Over time, this can improve breathing, energy levels and overall comfort.

Book a posture assessment today: https://biokineticssa.org.za/public-information/

27/08/2025

27/08/2025

Stroke Rehab: Movement That Restores Function!

Stroke can impair strength, coordination and confidence. A Biokineticist guides you through evidence-based rehab to help retrain movement patterns, support neuroplasticity and rebuild independence - one step at a time.

👉 Start your recovery with purpose: https://biokineticssa.org.za/public-information/

26/08/2025

The shoes we wear can influence our entire body—and the wrong pair can quietly set off a chain reaction of discomfort, triggering pain in your back, hips, knees, and more. 👟

“Every time we walk, our feet need to be able to change shape,” says physical therapist Otto Lam. The heel should strike first, the foot should roll forward, and the toes should spread before pushing off—but the wrong shoe can disrupt this sequence.

Learn more about how different types of shoes affect your body and ways to identify shoe-related pain: https://on.natgeo.com/4oJq2XP

24/08/2025

Healed ACL 💥
Great post by .sportsphysio:

"Another great result for our client, who initially tore her ACL playing soccer - felt a pop, knee gave way, and MRI confirmed a full rupture. She was told by a specialist she’d never return to sport without a reconstruction.

Instead, we followed a 12-week weight-bearing bracing protocol (BLEX) with a knee extension block, alongside progressive strength, balance, and control training.

12-week MRI result: “Healing of the anterior cruciate with normally aligned ligament fibres (ACLOAS grade 1)”

✅ Pivot shift = negative
✅ Lachman Test = negative

A stable, healed ACL - no surgery required."
If you want to learn about conservative ACL treatment, make sure to watch both lectures by Kieran Richardson at 😊👍

15/08/2025

If you're battling fatigue from burnout, autoimmune conditions, or long COVID, movement might feel impossible - but with the right plan, it can actually improve your energy. Biokineticists use graded activity to gently rebuild your capacity.

💤 Movement can help you feel alive again!

👉 Take your next step forward: https://biokineticssa.org.za/public-information/