Joanita Smit Biokineticist

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

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.

Practice family,one of our patient's houses burned down yesterday. They are left with nothing. Should you be able to hel...
02/08/2025

Practice family,one of our patient's houses burned down yesterday. They are left with nothing. Should you be able to help, you're welcome to contact me to use the practice as an assembly point.
The Jordaan family is in our thoughts and prayers.

A hip replacement, or total hip arthroplasty, is a surgical procedure where damaged parts of the hip joint are replaced ...
01/08/2025

A hip replacement, or total hip arthroplasty, is a surgical procedure where damaged parts of the hip joint are replaced with artificial components. It’s most commonly done for people with severe osteoarthritis, joint degeneration, or hip fractures that are affecting mobility, independence, and quality of life.

During the procedure, the femoral head (top of the thigh bone) and/or the hip socket (acetabulum) are replaced with smooth, durable materials that allow for more comfortable movement. Some people may receive a partial hip replacement, where only the femoral head is replaced, usually after a fracture.

Symptoms leading up to surgery often include chronic hip pain, stiffness, difficulty walking, and trouble with daily tasks like dressing, climbing stairs, or getting in and out of a car.

Hip replacements are most common in people aged 60 and older, though younger patients may need them due to trauma, autoimmune conditions, or advanced joint wear. Globally, over 1 million hip replacements are performed each year, and the numbers continue to grow with increased life expectancy and activity levels.

While the surgery itself is important, rehab is essential for long-term success.

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.

An SC joint sprain is an injury to the sternoclavicular joint, where the collarbone (clavicle) meets the breastbone (ste...
29/07/2025

An SC joint sprain is an injury to the sternoclavicular joint, where the collarbone (clavicle) meets the breastbone (sternum) at the front of the chest. Although it's a small joint, it plays a key role in shoulder movement and upper limb stability, especially when lifting, pushing, or reaching overhead.

This type of sprain usually happens from a fall onto the side of the body, a direct blow to the chest, or from forceful traction — like during contact sports or a car accident. The supporting ligaments of the SC joint can be stretched or torn.

SC joint sprains are classified in grades:

Grade I: Mild ligament stretch with pain but no visible joint displacement.

Grade II: Partial tear with some swelling, limited movement, and joint tenderness.

Grade III: Full ligament tear with obvious joint displacement (either forwards or backwards), which may require more urgent medical attention, especially in posterior dislocations, which can affect nearby structures like blood vessels or the airway.

Symptoms often include pain at the top of the chest, swelling, difficulty moving the shoulder, and discomfort when lying on the affected side or reaching across the body.

Most SC joint sprains, especially Grades I and II, respond well to conservative 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.

An AC joint sprain is an injury to the acromioclavicular joint, where the collarbone (clavicle) meets the top of the sho...
25/07/2025

An AC joint sprain is an injury to the acromioclavicular joint, where the collarbone (clavicle) meets the top of the shoulder blade (acromion). This small joint plays a key role in stabilising the shoulder, especially during pushing, pulling, and lifting movements.

An AC joint sprain typically happens from a fall directly onto the shoulder, a collision, or during heavy lifting, especially in contact sports like rugby or when falling off a bike. The ligaments that hold the joint together become stretched or torn.

There are different grades of AC joint injuries, ranging from:

Grade I: A mild sprain with overstretched ligaments.

Grade II: A partial tear with some joint instability.

Grade III: A complete tear of the ligaments.

Symptoms include pain at the top of the shoulder, especially when reaching across the body or lifting overhead, swelling, tenderness, and sometimes a visible bump or divot at the joint.

Most AC joint sprains, especially Grades I and II,can be managed conservatively. Grade III injuries may still respond well to rehab, though in some cases, surgery is considered.

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 knee replacement, or knee arthroplasty, is a surgical procedure where damaged parts of the knee joint are replaced wit...
22/07/2025

A knee replacement, or knee arthroplasty, is a surgical procedure where damaged parts of the knee joint are replaced with artificial components to reduce pain and improve movement. It’s most often done for people with severe osteoarthritis or joint degeneration that hasn’t responded to conservative treatment.

There are different types of knee replacements depending on the extent of the damage and individual needs:

A total knee replacement is the most common, where all the joint surfaces (femur, tibia, and often the patella) are replaced with prosthetic components.

A partial (or unicompartmental) knee replacement is done when only one part of the knee, usually the inner or outer compartment, is damaged.

Knee replacements are most common in people aged 60 and older, and the procedure has a high success rate, especially when followed by proper rehab.

After surgery, rehabilitation is key to regaining movement, strength, and independence. Proper structured rehab can help prevent things like stiffness, weakness, or poor balance from persisting even after a successful operation.

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.

Biceps tendonitis is an overuse injury that causes inflammation or irritation of the biceps tendon, typically where it a...
18/07/2025

Biceps tendonitis is an overuse injury that causes inflammation or irritation of the biceps tendon, typically where it attaches at the front of the shoulder. This tendon helps stabilise the shoulder and assists with lifting, pulling, and rotating the arm.

It often develops gradually due to repetitive overhead activity, poor posture, or shoulder instability. It’s common in people who do sports like swimming, tennis, weightlifting, or even those with jobs or hobbies that involve frequent reaching or lifting.

Typical symptoms include sharp or aching pain in the front of the shoulder, tenderness to touch, pain when lifting or rotating the arm, and sometimes a clicking or snapping sensation.

Biceps tendonitis is often seen alongside other shoulder conditions like rotator cuff tendinopathy or shoulder impingement, and can affect people of any age — but it’s more common in individuals over 35, especially if there’s a history of shoulder strain. This condition usually responds well to conservative treatment.

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 cam lesion is a type of hip joint abnormality where the head of the femur (thigh bone) isn’t perfectly round. This ext...
15/07/2025

A cam lesion is a type of hip joint abnormality where the head of the femur (thigh bone) isn’t perfectly round. This extra bone creates a bump that interferes with smooth hip movement, especially during bending or twisting.

Cam lesions are one of the causes of femoroacetabular impingement (FAI), a condition where abnormal contact between the hip bones leads to pinching of the joint structures. This often develops in young athletes during their teenage growth years, especially in sports that involve numerous hip movements like soccer, hockey, dance, or martial arts.

Symptoms include a deep, pinching pain in the front of the hip or groin, discomfort during or after exercise, reduced hip mobility, and sometimes clicking or locking in the joint.

Cam-type FAI is seen in up to 25% of males and 10% of females in the general population — and in even higher numbers among athletes. Management often starts with conservative 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.

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