Today, the 5th of March 2021, marks exactly one year since the first recorded Corona Virus Case in South Africa. Since then, we have had just over 50 000 COVID-related deaths in our country. But we have also had 1,430,259 recoveries. But while recovery has been swift for some patients, many survivors report that they […]
On the 5th of March 2020, the first confirmed case of Covid-19 was reported in South Africa. At the time it was believed that only those with co-morbidities, underlying health conditions and elder populations were at risk. Then came the corona virus ‘South African Variant’, a mutated version of the original virus. This variant, known […]
Considering that 2020 was probably one of the worst years we have experienced, we thought it appropriate to put together four 2021 New Year’s Resolutions, for your health, that we believe is extremely important and will hopefully make 2021 a better year. But remember, there are many great resolutions to decide on and options that […]
What is Parkinson’s Disease? Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurological disorder and forms part of the hypokinetic movement disorders (lack of movement). It is an Idiopathic (unknown cause), slowly progressive, degenerative Central Nervous System disorder. It most commonly occurs in individuals over the age of 50. The disease is associated with a reduction in dopamine […]
Did you know that muscle tone is genetic and can’t be changed? The muscle tone you are born with is what you will have for the rest of your life. However, low muscle tone in children can be improved through their developing years. What is low muscle tone? First, we must understand what ‘Low muscle […]
Did you know that falls are the leading cause of fatal and non-fatal injuries among adults aged 65 years and over? As Biokineticists, we dedicate ourselves to promoting health and wellbeing for all individuals, especially for those we feel are at increased risk. We strive to ensure a healthy lifestyle is maintained as well as […]
What is Myocardial Infarction? Myocardial Infarction (MI), also known as a ‘Heart Attack’, can be defined as either the injury or death of the muscular tissue of the heart. Myocardial infarction occurs when blood flow decreases or stops to part of the heart, causing damage to the heart muscle. Like any other muscle in the […]
During pregnancy, it is to be expected that the body will undergo many physiological changes. Prenatal exercise can help your body adapt to these changes. Some of these include postural changes, lumbar lordosis resulting in lower back pain and a shift in the center of gravity resulting in gait changes. Women also experience increased levels […]
Early statistics of the coronavirus showed that the death rate was higher amongst the male population than the females. There are many theories for why this may be, but a common trend seems to be that men tend to have a higher comorbidity rate than women. Comorbidities being conditions like high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, […]
We are all familiar with ‘Covid-19’ by now. This pandemic has changed the way we live. It has influenced how we act, how we think and how we go about our daily lives. So how do we adapt to live our best life during this pandemic? We can start by improving our immune systems through […]