Anja Marais Biokineticist

Anja Marais Biokineticist Biokineticist in Helderview, Somerset West. Special interest in orthopedics & injury rehabilitation.

02/09/2025
Up to 70% of women in menopause experience joint stiffness and pain in muscles, tendons, and lower back.Tendon health: G...
28/08/2025

Up to 70% of women in menopause experience joint stiffness and pain in muscles, tendons, and lower back.

Tendon health: Gluteal tendinopathy, frozen shoulder, and plantar fasciitis are often present in menopausal women. Working with a biokineticist to help you with the correct exercises to enhance collagen production and load management will be beneficial to manage these symptoms.

Bone density: Oestrogens decrease bone absorption by inhibiting osteoclast activity (responsible for breakdown of bone), and these hormones promote osteoblast function (responsible for bone building). During menopause the opposite happens (because of a decline in hormone levels), and bone density declines over time. Weight bearing and safe impact exercises are recommended to improve bone density.

Muscle mass: With aging, we lose muscle mass (sarcopenia). The decline in hormone levels during menopause leads to a reduction in muscle regeneration and repair. Resistance training helps to build muscle and restores power and functionality.


Here are a few tips on strength training in runners. Benefits can include improvement in running economy and reduction o...
31/07/2025

Here are a few tips on strength training in runners. Benefits can include improvement in running economy and reduction overuse injuries.

It is beneficial to add strength training in most sports, although the frequency, volume, intensity, and type of exercise might differ between sports and individuals. Do you incorporate strength training in your weekly training plan?

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24 Dennehoek Street
Somerset West
7130

Opening Hours

Monday 06:30 - 20:00
Tuesday 06:30 - 19:00
Wednesday 06:00 - 19:15
Thursday 06:30 - 19:00
Friday 06:00 - 16:00

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Exercise is medicine

On a daily basis I experience how beneficial and powerful exercise can be to clients, both mentally and physically.

Without going into too much scientific detail, exercise improves cardiovascular fitness, strength, mobility and flexibility. This in return causes a positive effect on blood pressure, lung functionality , hormone and neurotransmitter regulation, blood glucose regulation and body tissue composition (improved muscle mass and decreased fat). Additionally, exercise improves bone density, support joints and it improves the immune system. In many countries exercise is used as a primary treatment for depression and anxiety. Exercise can therefore boost self esteem and helps with stress management.

I see the human body as a engineered structure, consisting of various movable parts that function together to create movement, if you however remove one of these integral parts, the entire structure is compromised and vulnerable. Similarly, as to our human bodies, each muscle has a specific function and role to perform in the body. If certain muscles are overworked and other muscles are weak the body responds with pain and dysfunctional moving patterns.

By teaching the correct muscles to activate and by strengthening these muscles, extra pressure and weight is taken off joints, resulting in better performance in sports as well as better functionality in normal day to day activities.