Joanita Smit Biokineticist

Joanita Smit Biokineticist JS Bio works on orthopedic and clinical rehabilitation, with a focus on individual sessions.

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05/09/2025

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Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS) is a condition where the nerves or blood vessels between the collarbone (clavicle) and th...
29/08/2025

Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS) is a condition where the nerves or blood vessels between the collarbone (clavicle) and the first rib become compressed. This space is called the thoracic outlet, and when it narrows, it can lead to pain, tingling, or weakness in the shoulder, arm, or hand.

There are a few different types of TOS depending on what is being compressed: neurogenic (nerves), venous (veins), or arterial (arteries). Neurogenic TOS is the most common, accounting for around 90% of cases.

TOS is often caused by poor posture, repetitive overhead movements, muscle imbalances, or structural issues such as having an extra rib (cervical rib). Athletes who do a lot of overhead activity, like swimmers, throwers, or weightlifters, are at higher risk, as well as people who spend long hours at a desk.

Symptoms include numbness or tingling in the arm or hand, shoulder and neck pain, weakness or fatigue in the arm, and sometimes swelling or discolouration if blood vessels are involved.

Treatment is usually conservative. Surgery is only considered in severe cases.

Consult an accredited Biokineticist to receive assistance in the form of rehabilitative exercises and patient education to help manage recovery from this condition and assist with activities of daily living.

Patellar tendonitis, also known as jumper’s knee, is a condition where the tendon that connects the kneecap (patella) to...
22/08/2025

Patellar tendonitis, also known as jumper’s knee, is a condition where the tendon that connects the kneecap (patella) to the shin bone (tibia) becomes irritated and painful. This tendon helps you straighten your knee and is especially important during jumping, running, or squatting.

The condition is often caused by overuse, especially in sports with repetitive jumping or explosive movements such as basketball, volleyball, or athletics. Other contributing factors can include sudden increases in training load, muscle imbalances, poor landing mechanics, or tightness in the leg muscles.

Symptoms usually include pain just below the kneecap, tenderness in the tendon, stiffness, and discomfort when climbing stairs, squatting, or after physical activity.

Patellar tendonitis affects about 14% of athletes involved in jumping sports and is more common in males. If left untreated, it can progress and limit performance or daily activities. This condition can be treated conservatively.

Consult an accredited Biokineticist to receive assistance in the form of rehabilitative exercises and patient education to help manage recovery from this condition and assist with activities of daily living.

Latarjet surgery is a shoulder stabilisation procedure most often performed when there have been repeated shoulder dislo...
15/08/2025

Latarjet surgery is a shoulder stabilisation procedure most often performed when there have been repeated shoulder dislocations, usually due to bone loss at the front of the shoulder socket.

During the procedure, a small piece of bone from the coracoid process, along with its attached tendons, is moved to the front of the glenoid. This acts as both a bone block to stop the humeral head from slipping out and a dynamic sling to provide extra stability when the arm is raised or rotated.

The surgery is typically recommended if previous soft-tissue repairs (like a Bankart repair) have failed or if there is significant bony damage. It is common among athletes in contact sports, overhead sports, or those with physically demanding jobs.

Rehabilitation after Latarjet surgery is crucial. Consult an accredited Biokineticist to receive assistance in the form of rehabilitative exercises and patient education to help manage recovery from this condition and assist with activities of daily living.

A Bankart lesion is an injury to the cartilage and labrum of the shoulder joint, specifically at the front of the socket...
12/08/2025

A Bankart lesion is an injury to the cartilage and labrum of the shoulder joint, specifically at the front of the socket. It often happens when the shoulder is dislocated or subluxated (partially dislocated), causing the labrum to tear away from the bone.

This tear reduces the stability of the shoulder, making it more likely to dislocate again, especially in younger, active individuals. Sports that involve overhead movements, contact, or sudden force on the arm, such as rugby, swimming, and tennis, carry a higher risk.

Symptoms may include shoulder pain, a sense of looseness, weakness, or repeated dislocations. In some cases, there’s also a “catching” or “grinding” sensation during movement.

Treatment depends on severity. Mild cases can sometimes be managed conservatively with targeted rehab to strengthen the rotator cuff and scapular stabilisers, while more severe tears may require surgery followed by a structured rehabilitation programme.

Consult an accredited Biokineticist to receive assistance in the form of rehabilitative exercises and patient education to help manage recovery from this condition and assist with activities of daily living.

You can't always be at your best, but you can always try your best.
11/08/2025

You can't always be at your best, but you can always try your best.

Happy women's day to all the wonderful ladies!JS Bio team
09/08/2025

Happy women's day to all the wonderful ladies!

JS Bio team

A hip labrum tear is an injury to the ring of cartilage (labrum) that surrounds the socket of the hip joint. This cartil...
09/08/2025

A hip labrum tear is an injury to the ring of cartilage (labrum) that surrounds the socket of the hip joint. This cartilage helps to deepen the socket, stabilise the joint, and absorb shock during movement.

Labrum tears can occur due to trauma, repetitive stress, or underlying structural issues such as FAI (femoroacetabular impingement) or hip dysplasia. Athletes who take part in sports involving twisting, pivoting or repetitive hip flexion, like hockey, soccer, running, or dancing, are at higher risk. It can also develop gradually due to wear and tear over time.

Symptoms may include groin or deep hip pain, stiffness, reduced range of motion, and sometimes a catching or locking sensation in the joint.

While some hip labrum tears require surgery, many cases can be managed conservatively through targeted rehab.

Consult an accredited Biokineticist to receive assistance in the form of rehabilitative exercises and patient education to help manage recovery from this condition and assist with activities of daily living.

Sever’s disease (also known as calcaneal apophysitis) is one of the most common causes of heel pain in growing children ...
05/08/2025

Sever’s disease (also known as calcaneal apophysitis) is one of the most common causes of heel pain in growing children and adolescents, especially those who are active in sports. It occurs when the growth plate at the back of the heel becomes inflamed due to repetitive stress or tension on the area.

This condition typically affects children between the ages of 8 and 14, during periods of rapid growth. The Achilles tendon pulls on the underdeveloped heel bone, leading to pain, tenderness, and swelling, especially after running, jumping, or playing sport.

Sever’s disease is often seen in young athletes involved in soccer, rugby, netball, athletics, or any activity that includes a lot of running and impact. It’s more common in children with tight calf muscles, poor foot mechanics, or sudden increases in activity.

Symptoms usually include pain at the back of the heel, limping after activity, and discomfort when squeezing the heel. The pain typically eases with rest and flares up again with activity.

Sever’s disease isn’t dangerous and doesn’t cause long-term damage, but it does need proper management to prevent ongoing pain or movement compensation. Treatment for this condition is conservative.

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