PEAK Biokinetics
What is Biokinetics?
Specialities
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Spinal rehabilitation
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Scoliosis and posture correction
Orthopaedic rehabilitation
Neural rehabilitation
Exercise and pregnancy
Kids pilates
WHAT IS BIOKINETICS?
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Biokinetics is the Science of Movement.
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A Biokineticist is a clinical exercise specialist who:
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Functions within professional alliance to health and medicine, and is recognised by and registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa.
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Improves a person’s physical wellbeing and quality of life through individualised scientific assessment and the prescription of exercise in rehabilitative treatment to prevent or intervene with certain ailments and the enhancement of performance (sport and work).
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Evaluates & Measures: body posture, body composition, blood pressure, glucose & cholesterol levels, lung function, cardiovascular fitness, muscle strength, endurance, power, posture, flexibility and other health screenings.
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The profession of Biokinetics has evolved as a primary care health profession responding to the universal need for quality, accessible and cost-effective health care.
Biokineticists provide economic value for the services they offer:
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They rehabilitate a wide spectrum of conditions at a savings to the health care system.
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Prepare children for the schooling environment by assessing their physical fitness and preparedness for learning and achievement.
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Maximize employment productivity.
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Promote quality of life and individual independence.
