What is Biokinetics?
Biokinetics main function is to advance physical functioning and health care through exercise as a modality.
Biokinetics is the profession dealing with the maintenance of physical abilities (orthopaedics and chronic diseases), final phase rehabilitation and health promotion, by means of scientifically-based physical activity program prescription.
A Biokineticist is a clinical exercise specialist who is recognized and registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) that provides the following services:
- Improve physical well-being and quality of life
- Enhancement of performance in sport and work
- Preventative exercise for sports, occupational activities and activities of daily life
- Physical evaluations and measurements such as posture, body composition, blood pressure, fitness and physical performance batteries, flexibility, medical aid health screenings and general health screenings
Promotes health and wellness within the community