Carien Smith Biokineticist

14/07/2025

Remember to increase your physical activity levels during winter❄️
We know, it's tempting to sit under all the blankets but our bodies were designed to move.
And through movement your body increases its resting body temperature which will help keep you warm and improve circulation!

22/02/2025

Movement & Healing! Illness can make you feel powerless, but movement gives you back control.

For those recovering from illness or surgery, biokinetics offers structured, progressive rehabilitation to restore strength, mobility, and confidence. Even small, gentle movements can make a big difference.

Healing isn’t just about rest—it’s about moving in the right way. Let’s take that first step together.
Find you nearest biokinetist here: https://biokineticssa.org.za/public-information/

22/02/2025

"Coach, why do I keep getting injured? I stretch, I rest, but something always hurts."

The coach looked at the runner and asked, "What do you do when you are not running?"

The runner frowned. "What do you mean?"

"Are you strength training? Are you working on mobility? Running is not just about running.

It is about building a body that can handle running. If your core is weak, if your hips are tight, if your glutes are not strong enough your body will compensate. And compensation leads to injury."

The best runners do not just run.

They prepare their bodies to run well.

11/06/2024

"The objective of Men’s Health Month is to heighten awareness of preventable health problems and encourage early detection and treatment of disease among men and boys." This insightful statement from our government underscores the importance of men taking charge of their health and prioritizing proactive measures.

Men confront a higher susceptibility to serious health conditions at earlier stages of life compared to women. Thus, it becomes imperative to earnestly address health concerns, proactively mitigating the onset of diseases and illnesses through early detection strategies. The leading killers are heart diseases and strokes.

Here are a few suggestions for early detection:

-Prostate cancer: This should be checked for after you turn 50, or after 40 if you have a family history of prostate cancer. It may include a digital re**al exam and a Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) blood test.

-Testicular cancer: All men should have a testicular exam when seeing the doctor for a routine check-up. You can also do regular self-exams, checking for hard lumps, bumps, or any changes in size and shape.

-Colon cancer: You can do this test after 50, which involves a colonoscopy. It is painless and takes only about 15 minutes.

-HIV test: Take one regularly and be sure of your status.

-Eye test: An annual test is recommended, and make sure you are checked for glaucoma, especially after you turn forty.

Some guidelines to ensure good health:

-Exercising and staying active
-Eating healthy
-Having a primary care provider for visits
-Go for screening tests
-Advocate for mental health awareness and seek support when needed.

And to the women in their lives, your advocacy and support are invaluable. Encourage the men in your life to prioritize their health and accompany them on their health journeys, ensuring they engage in regular screenings and preventive measures.

Adapted from Men's Health Month - Health Article pamc.co.za

18/04/2024

Don't wait until the end of the year!

Get your Vitality points now (you can earn up to 10,000 points😱).

The assessment only takes 45 min, why wait???⏰

25/03/2024

Maintaining joint stability and integrity is crucial for injury prevention.

The Breighton Scoring System offers a rapid assessment of joint hypermobility, with higher scores indicating increased injury risk, particularly in the absence of intervention measures to promote optimal joint stability.

Prioritize your health wisely!

26/01/2024

01/01/2024

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As the new year unfolds, step into each day with purpose and resilience. Leave the weights of the past behind and embrace the challenges as opportunities for growth. 🌿

At Biokineticssa, we're committed to sculpting a healthier you, one positive choice at a time. Surround yourself with the energy that elevates your well-being, and let's make this year a masterpiece of vitality and progress.

Cheers to a new chapter filled with strength, joy, and endless possibilities!🌟 ✨

13/12/2023

Looking for something new in #2024 ?

Join a water aerobics group targeting:
💦Strength & Conditioning
💦Flexibility & Mobility
💦Balance & Proprioception
💦Core strength
💦Coordination & Agility
💦Joy & Laughter & so much Fun

📞Contact Carien at 082 553 3429
📍28a Mozart Way, Potchefstroom

08/12/2023

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04/12/2023

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Here's to all the baby Mamas

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082 553 3429

04/12/2023

Part 12: The Effects of Exercise on the Integumentary System.

💥FunFact - The amount of sweat a human body produces ranges from 500ml to 1.5L depending on the external environment. Hence the importance of adequate hydration.

Exercise can have several positive effects on the integumentary system, which includes the skin, hair, and nails. Here's a summary of these effects:

1. Improved Blood Circulation: Exercise increases blood flow throughout the body, including the skin. This enhanced circulation delivers oxygen and nutrients to skin cells, promoting a healthy, vibrant complexion.

2. Enhanced Detoxification: Sweating during exercise helps eliminate toxins and waste products from the body through the skin's sweat glands, contributing to clearer and healthier skin.

3. Skin Elasticity: Regular exercise can help maintain the skin's elasticity by promoting collagen production. This can reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

4. Acne Management: Exercise can help manage acne by regulating hormones and reducing stress, which are known factors in acne development.

5. Reduced Inflammation: Physical activity can have anti-inflammatory effects, potentially alleviating skin conditions associated with inflammation, such as psoriasis and eczema.

6. Sun Protection: Regular exercise may improve the skin's natural defense against harmful UV rays. However, it should not replace sunscreen as the primary means of sun protection.

7. Hair Health: Exercise promotes scalp circulation, which can contribute to healthy hair growth. Additionally, it can help manage stress, which can be a factor in hair loss.

8. Nail Health: Good blood circulation from exercise can benefit nail health, ensuring a consistent supply of nutrients for strong and healthy nails.

9. Stress Reduction: Lowering stress through exercise can have a positive impact on the integumentary system. Stress reduction can help prevent or manage conditions like hives or skin rashes that can be triggered by stress.

In summary, exercise positively affects the integumentary system by improving blood circulation, promoting detoxification, maintaining skin elasticity, managing acne, reducing inflammation, offering some level of sun protection, supporting hair and nail health, and managing stress-related skin conditions. These effects collectively contribute to healthier skin, hair, and nails.

This concludes the series on the effects of exercise on various body systems. Our bodies are wonderfully made and we shouldn't take any of the "simple" roles it does for granted.