Ingrid Brits Biokineticist

31/03/2024

26/01/2024

What to do when diagnosed with Osteoporosis?

➡️Osteoporosis poses a significant risk of disability, especially for older women. It is a condition characterized by weakened bones, often leading to fractures in areas like the hip and spine. When these fractures occur, it can become challenging to move freely and maintain independent living.

Can one reduce the risk of such injuries?

➡️Yes, that’s where we as Biokineticists can help with prescribing the best exercises for you. Exercise is a key factor for treatment of osteoporosis. If you have osteoporosis, the key is to identify the safest and most enjoyable activities based on your overall health and the extent of your bone loss. There is no one-size-fits-all approach to exercise in this context.

Certain types of exercises not only strengthen muscles but also fortify bones. Additionally, some exercises focus on improving balance, thereby reducing the likelihood of falls.

To delay your osteoporosis and increase bone health contact a Biokineticist to help you 🦴

Find a Biokineticist at www.Biokineticssa.org.za

19/01/2024

Rehabilitation guidelines after shoulder surgery:

1. Postoperative Care & Immobilisation:
➡️ Adhere to your surgeon's advice. Such as restrictions, movements and bracing.

2. Multidisciplinary Approach:
➡️ Physiotherapy treatment is vital in the acute phase while Biokinetic treatment is vital to regain functionality.

3. Rehabilitation Exercises:
➡️ Exercise Based rehabilitation serves as the cornerstone of rotator cuff tear rehabilitation. starting with gentle exercises to avoid straining the injured muscle.

4. Progressive Strengthening:
➡️ It's always important for you to be consistent with your Biokineticist so that they can progressive the treatment as you progress.

5. Functional Progressions & Maintenance:
➡️ Once there is base levels of strength, stability and mobility its important to progress to more functional movements that is specific to your goals.

If you have had a shoulder operation and need help with your recovery contact a Biokineticist who can assist you in this process.
Find a Biokineticist near you at www.Biokineticssa.org.za

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15/01/2024

Happy and healthy Monday!

12/01/2024

Happy weekend!

16/10/2023

Happy world spine day!

10/10/2023

01/09/2023

Wishing you all a joyous spring!

14/09/2022

This week from 13 to 18 September is Rheumatoid Arthritis awareness week.

This disabling condition can affect pain, Range of motion, and capacity for Activities of Daily living. Biokinetics exercise treatment is a cornerstone of the treatment for RA to help reduce the disability often associated with rheumatoid arthritis.

Regular exercise can boost:
✔️ Strength
✔️ Flexibility
✔️ Range of Motion
✔️ Balance
✔️ Cardiovascular fitness

A Biokineticist can tailor an evidence based, scientifically proven exercise program for each individual to treat the effects of RA and provide better Quality of Life.

Find a bio near you on www.biokineticssa.org.za

24/05/2022

🦾🧠 Focus on Mental Health in May 🧠🦾

Feeling an Emotion, whether deemed positive or negative, is important. When you suppress negative emotions and turn them positive, it may result in long-term physical and emotional manifestations such as anxiety attacks, muscle spasms, headaches, clenching of the jaw to name but a few.
Feel, work through and process the emotional response 🙏

20/05/2022

🧠🦾 Focus on Mental Health in May 🧠🦾