Disability and Biokinetics
Disability is defined as a physical or mental condition which limits one’s movements, senses or activities. It is estimated that there are 1.2 billion people worldwide living wit
Scoliosis and Biokinetic Rehabilitation Explained
Scoliosis is an orthopaedic condition that displays as a lateral curvature of the spine resembling a C or S shape. Due to the unnatural curvature of the spine, scoliosis causes maj
Hip Replacement & Rehabilitation
This month’s article is focused on Hip Replacement and Rehabilitation. As many as a third of the people we see in our practice have had a total hip replacement. Having a hip repl
Spinal Cord Injuries & Biokinetics
The spinal cord is an essential part of the human body, connecting the brain to the peripheral nerves, as well as connecting the peripheral nerves to the brain. September is Spinal
Breastfeeding | Guest Post by Van Niekerk Physiotherapists
August marks Women’s Month in South Africa. This year we are drawing your attention to World Breastfeeding Week! Breastfeeding is not always as straightforward as one might think
Guillain–Barré Syndrome & Biokinetics
Guillain–Barré syndrome is not a term that many are familiar with, but a term we feel is important to make people aware of. And due to it being more common in men than women,
Client Story: My life with Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA)
Client Story When I was asked to do a patient profile, I was, at first, a bit skeptical. But then I realised that I could create awareness. And perhaps something I mention can help
Psoriatic Arthritis & Biokinetics
What is Psoriatic arthritis? Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a rheumatoid-like arthritis i.e. an inflammatory arthritis, associated with psoriasis of the skin or nails. Psoriasis is a
Autism and Movement | Guest Post by Kaylene Christensen
As World Autism Awareness Day takes place on the 2nd of April annually, we invited autism education specialist Kaylene Christensen to share her insight on how this condition can af
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) & Exercise
We have previously written an article on Multiple Sclerosis (MS) giving a general overview of what MS is, how exercise can impact MS and what considerations you need to be mindful
