Kelly Frames Biokineticists

Kelly Frames Biokineticists Rehab of orthopedic injuries, chronic and neurological condition, sport injuries.
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Nerve Pain (Neuropathic)Nerve-related pain is typically described as sharp, burning, or electric-like, and may travel al...
25/03/2026

Nerve Pain (Neuropathic)

Nerve-related pain is typically described as sharp, burning, or electric-like, and may travel along a specific path down the arm or leg. It is often accompanied by tingling, numbness, or pins and needles, and can occur even when you are not actively moving.

Biokinetics management aims to reduce nerve irritation and improve movement tolerance through graded exercise, posture correction, and controlled mobility work. Addressing nerve symptoms early can help restore normal function and prevent ongoing sensitivity.

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Joint pain is often experienced as a deeper ache or stiffness, particularly after periods of rest or with certain moveme...
24/03/2026

Joint pain is often experienced as a deeper ache or stiffness, particularly after periods of rest or with certain movements such as bending, squatting, or twisting.

Unlike muscle pain, it can feel harder to pinpoint and may be linked to joint irritation, instability, or early degenerative changes.

Biokinetics focuses on improving joint stability and control through structured strengthening and mobility work. By supporting the joint with stronger surrounding muscles and better movement patterns, we help reduce pain and protect long-term joint health.

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Muscle Pain (Myofascial)Muscle pain that feels dull, tight, or tender to touch is often myofascial in nature. It commonl...
23/03/2026

Muscle Pain (Myofascial)

Muscle pain that feels dull, tight, or tender to touch is often myofascial in nature.

It commonly develops from overuse, poor posture, stress, or movement imbalances, and is usually felt in a specific, localised area.

Biokinetics plays an important role in managing this type of pain by addressing the underlying cause. Through targeted exercise, stretching, and movement retraining, we aim to reduce muscle tension, restore normal function, and prevent recurring discomfort.

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Heel pain when you take your first steps in the morning? It could be Plantar Fasciitis.This common condition occurs when...
17/03/2026

Heel pain when you take your first steps in the morning? It could be Plantar Fasciitis.

This common condition occurs when the plantar fascia — the thick band of tissue supporting the arch of your foot — becomes irritated or overloaded. It often causes sharp heel pain, especially with the first steps after resting.

So how can Biokinetics help?
Biokinetics focuses on identifying and correcting the underlying biomechanical causes of plantar fasciitis, rather than just treating the symptoms.

🔎 Assessment includes:
• Foot biomechanics and arch control
• Ankle mobility
• Calf flexibility
• Strength of the foot and lower leg muscles
• Walking and running mechanics

💪 Rehabilitation may include:
• Strengthening the intrinsic foot muscles
• Calf and Achilles tendon strengthening
• Mobility work for the ankle and foot
• Load management and progressive return to activity
• Gait and movement retraining

The goal is to reduce strain on the plantar fascia, improve foot stability, and prevent the pain from returning.

If heel pain is affecting your walking, running, or exercise, a structured rehabilitation program can help you get back to pain-free movement.

📍 Biokinetic rehabilitation helps you move better, recover stronger, and prevent future injury.

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16/03/2026

Facet Joint Syndrome (also called facet joint pain or facet arthropathy) occurs when the small joints between the vertebrae become irritated, inflamed, or overloaded. This often causes local spinal pain, stiffness, and pain with extension or rotation of the spine.

Biokinetics focuses on restoring optimal movement, stability, and muscle balance, which is key in managing this condition.

How Biokinetics Helps Facet Joint Syndrome
1. Improve Spinal Stability
Weak deep stabilizers can overload the facet joints. Biokinetic rehabilitation focuses on activating these muscles.
This improves segmental spinal control, reducing compression on the facet joints.

2. Correct Posture and Movement Patterns
Poor posture (especially excess lumbar extension or forward head posture) increases facet joint stress.
A biokineticist will:
Assess posture
Retrain neutral spine positioning
Correct faulty movement

3. Strengthen Supporting Muscles
Strengthening surrounding muscles helps distribute spinal load more effectively:
Core musculature
Gluteal muscles
Scapular stabilizers (for thoracic and cervical facets)
This reduces excessive loading of the affected joints.

4. Improve Mobility Where Needed
Often the facet joints become irritated because other segments are stiff. Treatment may include mobility exercises for:
Thoracic spine
Hips
Hamstrings
Improved mobility reduces compensatory overload on the painful spinal segment.

5. Gradual Functional Rehabilitation
Patients progress through phases:
Pain reduction and activation
Stability and endurance training
Strength and functional movement
Return to normal activity or sport

6. Education and Load Management
Safe lifting techniques
Postural strategies for sitting and work
How to avoid repetitive extension loading

Many patients with facet pain improve significantly once deep core control and spinal endurance are restored, because the facet joints are no longer taking excessive load during movement.

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Hip Impingement (FAI): Cam vs PincerFemoroacetabular impingement (FAI) happens when the bones of the hip joint don’t mov...
12/03/2026

Hip Impingement (FAI): Cam vs Pincer

Femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) happens when the bones of the hip joint don’t move smoothly together, leading to irritation and pain in the joint.

Cam impingement:
The femoral head (ball) is not perfectly round, which can cause it to pinch the cartilage and labrum during hip movement.

Pincer impingement:
The hip socket has extra bone coverage, which can compress the femoral neck and soft tissues during movement.

Common symptoms include deep hip or groin pain, stiffness, pinching during hip flexion, and discomfort with activities like squatting, running, or sitting for long periods.

Biokinetics focuses on improving hip mobility, strength, and movement control to reduce joint stress. Targeted rehabilitation exercises can help improve hip mechanics, reduce pain, and support safer return to activity.

Early management can help prevent ongoing irritation and improve long-term hip function. 💪

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11/03/2026

Final Phase Rehab 💥

Christine is in the final stage of her knee rehabilitation after a lateral meniscus tear, now progressing into plyometric training.

At this stage, it’s not just about strength anymore — it’s about confidence, control, and proprioception (the body’s ability to sense joint position and movement).

You can often see a natural hesitation to jump at first. After injury, the brain protects the knee by making you cautious. But as strength, stability, and proprioception improve, that confidence starts to return.

These drills help retrain the body to absorb force, control landing mechanics, and react quickly, which are all essential before returning to higher-level activity.

Great work from Christine pushing through the process and rebuilding trust in her knee 💪🦵🏆🎖️

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The “Hunchback” TimelinePosture changes usually happen gradually over time. What may start as forward head posture can p...
10/03/2026

The “Hunchback” Timeline

Posture changes usually happen gradually over time. What may start as forward head posture can progress to rounded shoulders and eventually increased thoracic kyphosis (a more rounded upper back).

Common symptoms can include neck and upper back tension, stiffness, reduced mobility, and postural fatigue.

A biokinetic assessment identifies postural imbalances, muscle weakness, and mobility restrictions. Targeted rehabilitation exercises help strengthen the postural muscles, improve mobility, and restore better spinal alignment.

Posture problems develop slowly — but with the right exercise, they can improve.

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Knee pain when walking isn’t something to ignore.Watch out for signs like:• Pain with stairs• Clicking or grinding in th...
09/03/2026

Knee pain when walking isn’t something to ignore.

Watch out for signs like:
• Pain with stairs
• Clicking or grinding in the knee
• Swelling around the joint
• Stiffness or reduced movement

These symptoms often point to muscle imbalances, joint irritation, or poor knee control.

Biokinetics focuses on correcting the cause, using targeted rehabilitation exercises to improve strength, stability, and movement so you can walk, train, and live without pain.

Don’t wait for it to get worse — early rehab makes a big difference.

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05/03/2026

Strength without mobility is a liability 💪🦾💥

Dean demonstrates this complex exercise on a foam roller brilliantly.
He is building:
✔️ Shoulder range
✔️ Thoracic extension
✔️ Core control under load

Foam roller work isn’t “easy”... Especially for a rugby prop — it demands control, stability, and focus.

Watching Dean’s progression over the past 5 years has been incredible — from starting with his knee rehab to now owning shoulder movements like this with confidence and control. That’s what consistent work looks like 💪🔥 Well done Dean. Champion 🥇🏆🎖️

An Achilles rupture isn’t just a calf injury — it’s a total disruption of your push-off power. 🦶💥Achilles tendon rupture...
04/03/2026

An Achilles rupture isn’t just a calf injury — it’s a total disruption of your push-off power. 🦶💥

Achilles tendon rupture is a partial or complete tear of the Achilles tendon, often felt as a sudden “pop” at the back of the ankle.

🔍 Common causes:
• Sudden sprinting or jumping
• Explosive direction changes
• Previous Achilles tendinopathy
• Weekend-warrior overload

⚠️ Symptoms:
• Sudden sharp pain in the back of the ankle
• Difficulty pushing off or walking
• Weakness with plantarflexion
• Swelling and bruising

Treatment may be surgical or conservative — but rehab is non-negotiable.

💡 Surgery repairs structure. Rehab restores strength, power & confidence.

That’s where biokinetics comes in.
Post-rupture rehab focuses on:
✔️ Protecting the healing tendon
✔️ Gradual loading progression
✔️ Restoring calf strength
✔️ Rebuilding balance & proprioception
✔️ Return-to-run and sport-specific conditioning

Tendons heal — but only when progressively loaded the right way.

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🦴 Understanding Hip DysplasiaHip dysplasia occurs when the hip socket doesn’t fully cover the ball of the upper thigh bo...
28/10/2025

🦴 Understanding Hip Dysplasia

Hip dysplasia occurs when the hip socket doesn’t fully cover the ball of the upper thigh bone — i.e the socket is shallow which leads to instability, pain, or early arthritis.

🔹 Girls are 4–5x more likely to develop hip dysplasia, accounting for 80% of all cases.
🔹 Family history matters: A parent with hip dysplasia increases a child’s risk by 12%.

Early detection and proper management are key to preserving hip function and preventing long-term complications.

💡 What to look out for:

Deep groin pain or clicking in the hip

Limited hip movement

Hip instability or “giving way”

Pain after prolonged sitting or exercise

{Bruder et al., 2024; Tao Z et al., 2023}

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