Introduction
Visser Biokinetics is situated inside the Virgin Active in Meyersdal Alberton. I specialize in orthopedic rehabilitation, as well as management of Neurological and Chronic diseases through exercise. I develop exercise programs for various conditions regarding postural abnormalities as well as offer patient education on the self management of various conditions.
What is a Biokineticist?
• A Biokineticist is an exercise specialist who increases a person’s physical condition and the quality of life by means of physical assessment and the prescription of health exercise habits.
• The Biokineticist is a member of the allied medical team who specializes in the preventative medicine and final phase rehabilitation to improve the quality of life through movement.
• A Biokineticist is a specialized exercise therapist that functions in professional alliance to health and medicine, and is recognized by and registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa.
What does a Biokineticist do?
• The prescription of safe physical activity programs.
• The compilation of rehabilitative exercise programs in conjunction with the doctor and other members of the allied medical team.
An evaluation comprises the following:
• In the evaluation of the person’s physical status, the Biokineticist uses scientific method and instruments such as a treadmill, a bicycle ergo meter, isokinetic strength dynamometers, pulse frequency monitors, blood pressure apparatus, gas analyzers, lung function machines, etc.
• Contra-indications to exercise are identified.
• Body somatotype is determined
• Posture analysis is done
• Basic components of fitness is assessed namely:
• The heart and lung systems,
• Muscle endurance,
• Muscle strength,
• Muscle and joint flexibility,
• Speed of movement,
• Skill,
• Coordination
• Posture and body alignment
Specific Applications - Chronic Conditions
• Attenuation & Rehabilitation of Hypo kinetic / Metabolic Disorders
• Stress Related Disorders
• Hypertension, Diabetes
• Coronary Artery Disease
• Stroke
• Parkinson's Disease
• Osteoporosis
• Low Back Pain
• Arthritis
• Hyperlpidemia
• Obesity
What is a Biokineticist?
• A Biokineticist is an exercise specialist who increases a person’s physical condition and the quality of life by means of physical assessment and the prescription of health exercise habits.
• The Biokineticist is a member of the allied medical team who specializes in the preventative medicine and final phase rehabilitation to improve the quality of life through movement.
• A Biokineticist is a specialized exercise therapist that functions in professional alliance to health and medicine, and is recognized by and registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa.
What does a Biokineticist do?
• The prescription of safe physical activity programs.
• The compilation of rehabilitative exercise programs in conjunction with the doctor and other members of the allied medical team.
An evaluation comprises the following:
• In the evaluation of the person’s physical status, the Biokineticist uses scientific method and instruments such as a treadmill, a bicycle ergo meter, isokinetic strength dynamometers, pulse frequency monitors, blood pressure apparatus, gas analyzers, lung function machines, etc.
• Contra-indications to exercise are identified.
• Body somatotype is determined
• Posture analysis is done
• Basic components of fitness is assessed namely:
• The heart and lung systems,
• Muscle endurance,
• Muscle strength,
• Muscle and joint flexibility,
• Speed of movement,
• Skill,
• Coordination
• Posture and body alignment
Specific Applications - Chronic Conditions
• Attenuation & Rehabilitation of Hypo kinetic / Metabolic Disorders
• Stress Related Disorders
• Hypertension, Diabetes
• Coronary Artery Disease
• Stroke
• Parkinson's Disease
• Osteoporosis
• Low Back Pain
• Arthritis
• Hyperlpidemia
• Obesity
Contact Info
Address:
Tel:
0731808586
Website:
http://biokare.co.za
Offering
- Orthopeadic pillows
- Postural screening
- Rehabilitation
- Conditioning
- Sports performance
- Fitness assessments
- Medical fitness assessments
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