Bianca Brussow Biokineticist

28/01/2021

"What can a BIO do for you?"

>> Improve your Range Of Movement (ROM) Increase movement of a joint
> Increase the function of a joint and the whole limb
> Improve movement efficiency
> Decrease pain
> Improve muscle flexibility

Who would benefit?
> Arthritic joints
> Ligaments sprains -as the tissues heal and become tight
> Muscular strains - as the tissues heal and become tight
> Post joint surgery
> Post joint replacement

26/01/2021

"What can a Bio do for you?"

>>We can improve your strength Improved muscle strength
> Muscles are more efficient so energy expenditure is decreased
> Reduced risk of injury
> Improved function
> Improved quality of movement
> Delay onset of arthritic conditions
We offer a comprehensive assessment to specifically design a strengthening exercises programme for you.
What does a strengthening exercise programme include?
> Exercising against gravity
> Exercising against the resistance of water
> Exercising against a resistance band
> Exercising with weights
> Exercising using your own body weight as the load

Who would benefit?
> Patients with Arthritic conditions
> Post injury
> Pre surgery – increasing strength will increase the rate of recovery
> Post-surgery
> Movement dysfunction
> People with poor posture
There are many people who would benefit from a strengthening programme. Give us a call for further information!

25/01/2021

"What can a Bio do for you?"

>> We can improve your balance Muscle weakness
> Joint stiffness
> Inner ear problems
> Certain medications
> Lack of activity
> Simple aging

Balance problems occur when one or more of four systems in the body are not working properly:
> Vision
> Inner ear
> Muscular systems
> Awareness of one's body position (proprioception)
The brain coordinates impulses from the eye, inner ear, and body-position senses and sends signals to the muscular systems to move or make adjustments to maintain balance.

HOW CAN A BIO HELP?
Treat your balance problems by identifying their causes and designing an individual treatment program to address your specific needs by:

> Reduce risk of falling by assessing problem footwear and hazards in your home.
> Reduce the fear of falling addressing specific problems that are found during the examination. Help regain your confidence in your balance to move freely.
> Improve Mobility
> Improve strength
> Improve balance by teaching you both static balance (sitting or standing still) and dynamic balance (keeping balance while moving)
> Improve posture by determining if any major muscles are tight and provide exercises to improve your ability to maintain proper posture.
> Increase activity levels

22/01/2021

"What can a Bio do for you?

>> Assist you to personalise an exercises plan

20/01/2021

"What can a Bio do for you?"

>> Biokinetics assist you to improve athletic and sport performance

19/01/2021

Some examples of Chronic conditions are:
- Arthritis - Osteoporosis
- Diabetes - Chronic pain
- Heart conditions - Alzheimer's disease
- Lung diseases

Almost any one, at any age, can do some type of physical activity. In fact, physical activity might help. For most older adults, physical activities like brisk walking, riding bike, swimming and gardening are safe, especially if you build up slowly.

ARTHRITIS
Exercise can reduce joint pain and stiffness. It can also help with losing weight, which reduces stress on the joints. If you have arthritis, you may need to avoid some type of activity when joints are swollen or inflamed.

TYPE 2 DIABETES
Exercise and physical activity can help manage the disease and help you stay healthy. Walking and other forms of daily exercise can help improve glucose levels. Set a goal to be more active most days of the week.

HEART HEALTH
Your heart keeps your body running. As you grow older, some changes n the heart and blood vessels are normal, but others are caused by disease. Choices such as eating healthy, maintaining a healthy weight and aiming to be more active can contribute to heart health.

OSTEOPOROSIS
Weight bearing exercises, which force you to work against gravity, such as walking are best for building muscle and strengthening bones.

ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE
Researchers are assessing the benefit of exercise to delay mild cognitive impairment (MCI) in older adults and to improve brain function in older adults who may be at risk to develop Alzheimer's disease.

Source: National Institute on Aging

18/01/2021

Many people think of Biokinetics as post surgery treatment. This is true, but we can offer so much more!!

We are going to answer this questions over the next few days.

15/10/2020

Dr Jacolene Kroff, a biokineticist, educates us on the underlying mechanism of how physical activity prevents cancer.

10/10/2020

Physical Activity 💪 improves . It boosts endorphins and serotonin to improve your mood 😊 and stimulates parts of the brain responsible for learning and memory🧠.
Exercise encourages social interaction and lessens feelings of isolation & low self esteem.
Feel better today and find a Bio to guide you: www.biokineticsSA.org.za

24/08/2020

24/08/2020

We are open!

We are unfortunately experiencing some technical issues with our member systems. We apologise for any inconvenience, but please be assured that you can arrive at the club at any time and our teams will assist you with screening and access.

We may need to manage the capacity restrictions, so there may be a waiting period if demand is high.

See your club class timetable here: https://virg.in/xev

Be active. Be safe.

18/08/2020

Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a type of arthritis that primarily affects the back (spine) and produces pain and stiffness. Other joints, such as the knee and shoulder, may also become inflamed. This form of arthritis most commonly occurs in young men between the ages of 15 and 30.