Orthopaedic treatment, post operative exercises and rehabilitation

A biokinetic therapeutic approach to recovery, the purpose of which is to correct musculoskeletal limitations and alleviate pain from trauma, illness or surgery (post operative rehabilitation).

The musculoskeletal (locomotor) system consists of muscles, bones, joints, ligaments, tendons and cartilage. Orthopaedic rehabilitation includes an array of treatments formulated to correct any weaknesses, ailments and injuries in these musculoskeletal structures.

Orthopaedic treatment and rehabilitation helps patients to regain the use of their limbs through the incorporation of assistive devices and prosthetics and educates them on new methods to treat and circumvent any lingering musculoskeletal limitations.

Examples of the types of orthopaedic injuries and conditions that may require Orthopaedic rehabilitation include:

• ACL and meniscus tears
• Amputation
• Arthritis
• Broken bones
• Carpal tunnel syndrome

In addition to Orthopaedic rehabilitation, biokinetics is also applied in the treatment and management of chronic diseases such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

Biokinetic services are available and effective on people of all ages and gender.

Hydrotherapy

Special Needs and Disability

Chronic Disease Management

Orthopaedic Rehabilitation

What is a Biokineticist and what does a Biokineticist do?

A biokineticist is an exercise specialist who improves a person’s physical condition and quality of life by means of physical assessment and the prescription of scientifically developed and medically approved exercise programmes.

What is the difference between a biokineticist and a physiotherapist?

A biokineticist‘s primary function is to improve physical functioning and health care through exercise.

Biokineticists treat

• a variety of sports injuries
• post operative(post surgery) rehabilitation
• chronic disease
• disability

The treatments applied are through the use of exercise therapy based on scientific evidence.

A biokineticist promotes health and well-being, seeks to maintain a patient’s physical abilities and provides specialised physical activity programmes.

A Physiotherapist, according to the South African Health Professional Board, will assess, treat and manage a wide variety of injuries by means of hands-on, manual techniques. These techniques include soft tissue release, mobilisation, manipulation and dry needling, as well as electrotherapy modalities. Physiotherapists specialise in a variety of medical fields, such as orthopaedics, neurology, respiratory, cardiovascular, obstetrics, sports medicine, paediatrics, geriatrics, intensive care units and general rehabilitation.

Practising Biokineticists are required to be registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa.

Biokinetics focusses on the strengthening of the musculoskeletal system to reduce the risk of injury during intensive locomotor activities such as sports and other daily physical activities.

Biokinetics plays a vital role in general health and well-being by negating the effects of stress ever present in our day to day lifestyles.

Biokinetics provides natural, non medicated, non surgical health treatments and rehabilitation techniques based on the body's inherent recuperative abilities.

Biokineticists form part of a multi-disciplinary task team working hand in hand with:

• Physiotherapists
• Podiatrists
• Orthopaedic Surgeons
• Neuro-Surgeons
• Cardiologists
• Gynaecologists
• Dieticians
• Various other health professionals

Biokineticists evaluate and measure:

• Body posture
• Body composition
• Blood pressure
• Glucose levels
• Lung function
• Heart rate
• Fitness
• Muscle strength
• Endurance
• Power
• Flexibility
• Other health screenings

Practice and post operative rehabilitation centre at Planet Fitness Fourways.