WHAT IS A BIOKINETICIST?
A Biokineticist is a medical therapist that specialises in exercise and rehabilitation.
WHAT DOES A BIOKINETICIST DO?
Biokinetics is a recognised, as well as stered, profession with the Health Professions Council of South Africa.
As a result Biokineticists function in professional alliance with other health practitioners/professionals such as Specialist Physicians, Doctors, Osteopaths, Chiropractors, Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists
A Biokineticist improves an individual’s physical health status and quality of life through individualised assessment and exercise prescription.
Biokineticists are capable of working in many different areas including rehabilitation of pathology/injury, health promotion, as well as performance enhancement.
A Biokineticist has two primary roles. 1) Scientific assessment and 2) Exercise prescription.
A Biokineticist is qualified to evaluate and measure: body posture, body composition, blood pressure, heart rate, physical fitness, muscle strength, endurance, power, flexibility, as well as other health screenings.
Once an initial screening has been conducted a Biokineticist will then prescribe appropriate exercises for: Rehabilitation, fitness and wellness, or high performance.