A Biokineticist is a clinical exercise specialist that uses exercise as medicine to best treat various injuries and conditions for long-term, long-lasting results. Biokinetics is a growing field of clinical exercise science used in the treatment and prevention of various ailments, and is part of the medical industry which is governed by the HPCSA as well as the Biokinetics Association of South Africa.

• Biokinetics provides long-term benefits for overall health and well-being by using exercise as medicine.
• A Biokineticist uses range of motion and muscle strengthening techniques to treat pain and various joint conditions in incremental stages depending on the progress made
• Each assessment and exercise prescription are individualised
• Manages chronic pain and promotes increased overall physical health.
• Aids in musculoskeletal rehabilitation and chronic disease management.
• Reduces pain through tailored exercise programs.
• Prevents injury and supports weight loss.
• Corrects posture and improves mental health.
• Enhances sports performance and supports pregnancy and postpartum recovery.
• Boosts cardiovascular health and improves mobility, flexibility, and functional movement.
• Aids in neurological rehabilitation and promotes bone health.
• Offers accountability and lifestyle support for long-lasting progress and results.
• Ensures better quality of life.

• Diabetic, obese and hypertensive individuals
• Preoperative strengthening and Postoperative rehabilitation
• Cancer patients
• Athletes (injury prevention and performance enhancement)
• Individuals needing rehabilitation for musculoskeletal injuries such as for the lower back, shoulder, knee, ankle, neck and hip
• Chronic pain sufferers
• Individuals with autoimmune disorders such as Hashimoto’s disease and Rheumatoid arthritis
• The frail and elderly
• Desk workers and those with postural dysfunctions
• People with neurological conditions such as Stroke survivors, Parkinson’s disease, MS, peripheral neuropathy and ataxia
• Pre- and post-natal women
• Fitness enthusiasts (to prevent injuries)
• Individuals with cardiovascular and respiratory conditions
• Individuals with decreased bone density such as osteoporosis and osteopenia and spinal degeneration
• General wellness

• Improved Cardiovascular Health
• Enhanced muscular strength, flexibility, and endurance.
• Enhanced sports performance and injury prevention
• Improved posture and spinal alignment
• Healthy alternative for weight management and pain-free living
• Improved bone health and density
• Enhanced balance and coordination
• Stress reduction and increased sleep quality.
• Increased energy levels and enhanced cognitive function
• Management of NCDs such as cardiovascular and chronic respiratory diseases, cancer, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, hyperlipidaemia, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s, obesity, rheumatoid arthritis, and osteoarthritis
• Enhanced orthopaedic outcomes such as reduced lower back, hip, knee and shoulder pain.
• Optimisation of the progression of pregnancy, the prevention of common co-morbidities and pelvic floor dysfunction
• Reduced medical expenses and reduced need for surgical intervention.

• Reduces the risk of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) and chronic conditions like cardiovascular diseases (by 20-35%), diabetes (by 40%), and cancer (up to 25%).
• Improves mental health, sleep, cognitive function, and overall well-being.
• Reduces the risk of all-cause mortality by 20-30%.
• Decreases hypertension by 19-24%.
• Lowers the risk of falls in older adults by 30%.
• Decreases the occurrence of dementia and depression by 30%.
• Reduced long-term medical expenses and reduces the need for surgical intervention (by 25-50%).