This is a very common question and a simple answer is:
EXERCISE REHABILITATION
To explain it further:
Biokinetics has a few main focus areas:
- Orthopaedic Rehabilitation
- Chronic Rehabilitation
- Health and Wellness
Final phase rehabilitation is an important part of orthopaedic rehabilitation as this helps the individual to return to their optimal performance levels and reduces the risk of re-injury. The different aspects of this rehabilitation include:
- Flexibility and mobility
- Strength and power
- Neuromuscular co-ordination
- Proprioception and balance
- Cardiocascular function
- Sport specific conditioning
Chronic rehabilitation includes exercises that assist with improving and/or maintaining physical function as well as reducing risk factors for chronic diseases. Conditions such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, type 2 diabetes and heart disease can be improved with regular exercise prescribed by a Biokineticist. Many other chronic conditions such patients who have had a stroke, Parkinson’s disease, arthritis and osteoporosis are also included.
Health and wellness is a vital component of Biokinetics and it relates to every individual. Biokinetics can assist in improving overall physical well-being as well as quality of life. Health screenings and exercise prescription can assist with monitoring health status and reducing risk factors that may cause chronic diseases.
Our daily lives are incredibly busy but we only have one body – look after it as best you can!
