It has however taken root and established itself as an integral part of various treatment and prevention plans for those with Orthopaedic injuries, Chronic Conditions, or General Wellness. The profession of Biokinetics has evolved as a primary care health profession responding to the universal need for quality, accessible, cost-effective health care. It has proven to be indispensible in the field
of health care, and many have experienced the benefits of Biokinetic treatment. However, a large population of people, still do not know what a Biokineticist is, or what they do. Hopefully this article will shed some light on the topic. BIO + KINETICS = LIFE + MOVEMENT = LIFE THROUGH MOVEMENT
Movement is an essential part of everyday life, depended on constantly by people of all ages. Movement affects development, learning, communicating, working, health, and quality of life. At the most basic level, movement permits people to navigate and to stay oriented within their environment. It is critical for most work and recreation, and allows people to interact more fully. For these reasons, movement is a defining element of quality of life
Biokinetics is the science of movement, and the application of exercise in rehabilitative treatment of performance. Travis Michelson Biokinetics’ slogan is”Functional Rehab for Optimal Wellness”. At Eagle Canyon Gym & Wellness Centre, Travis Michelson Biokinetics (TMBio) has seen a wide variety of patients. From helping youngsters recover with a broken leg or sprained ankle, to helping adults recover with surgeries ranging from neck, back, shoulders, hips, knees, and ankles. Biokinetics has proven to be very successful with preventative health care. At TMBio, young sports men and women can be assessed to identify weak areas that could possibly lead to future injuries. The specific weaknesses identified, can be improved by the prescription of safe and effective exercises. With the continual increase in the prevalence of Chronic Conditions, such as Cancer, Cardiovascular Conditions (heart attacks, valve repairs, hypertension), Metabolic Conditions (Cholesterol, Diabetes, High Blood pressure), etc., there is an increase in the demand to correctly manage these conditions through exercise. TMBio makes use of the amazing Technogym Wellness System to scientifically monitor patients who have been through heart surgeries, chemotherapy, diabetes, high blood pressure, and other metabolic conditions. Through effective exercises, people with chronic can effectively manage their conditions and improve their quality of life. As movement is a part of every day life, there are many people who struggle with Orthopaedic injuries or conditions. There are 2 different types of Orthopaedic injuries: Traumatic and Overuse. 1) Traumatic injuries occur suddenly, such as an ankle sprain, knee ligament injury, or shoulder dislocation. 2) Overuse injuries occur over a period of time with repetitive stress being placed on a specific joint, such as shin splints, anterior knee pain, lower back pain, or shoulder impingement. With any injury, there are compensations that occur in the body’s muscular system to help the person deal with the pain. The role of a Biokineticist is to identify the areas that have over-compensated due to the injuries, and to fix these compensations by using exercise as a form of therapy. The main goal is to improve stability around the joint and to enhance functionality of kinetic chain to ensure that the injury heals correctly and does not reoccur. For all your Biokinetic’s needs, contact TMBio at Eagle Canyon Gym & Wellness Centre. For more information on Biokinetics visit www.biokinetics.org.za
