by Jana van Jaarsveld When most people think about exercise, they immediately think about weight loss, muscle gain, or improving fitness levels. While these are valuable benefits, exercise plays a far bigger role in overall health and quality of life than many people realise. Biokinetics focuses on using movement as medicine, helping people move better, […]

Please join us at our Practice at The Campus in Bryanston on Thursday 5th March 2026 from 8am till 3pm for your Vitality Fitness, and Health Assessment and earn up to 32 500 points.

Please join us at our Practice at Gym on 5th at Killarney Country Club on Saturday 7th March 2026 from 8am till 3pm for your Vitality Fitness and Health Assessment and earn up to 32 500 points.

By Kiara Fitzhenry What is Functional Fitness? Functional fitness is all about training your body to handle everyday movements more effectively. Instead of focusing only on aesthetics or isolated muscle strength, it builds strength, stability, and mobility that transfer into real-life activities – whether that’s carrying groceries, climbing stairs, playing sport, or simply getting up […]

by Jana van Jaarsveld June was Men’s Health Awareness Month, a global movement to highlight the importance of physical and mental health for men of all ages. At Andries Lodder Biokinetics, we believe that men’s health is not just a once-a-year conversation – it’s a lifelong commitment.Men are often less likely to seek help early, […]

 By Kiara Fitzhenry  The shoulder joint (glenohumeral joint) is highly mobile but inherently unstable, so it relies heavily on both static and dynamic stabilizers to maintain joint integrity — especially during activities like padel. Shoulder stability is crucial for padel players due to the sport’s high repetition of overhead, rotational, and reactive arm movements — […]

By Kiara Fitzhenry When you’re injured — whether it’s a sprained ankle, a torn ligament, or post-surgical recovery — it can feel overwhelming when it comes to knowing what to do next. Pain, limited movement, and the fear of re-injury can leave you unsure of your next step. That’s where we come in. Our job […]

By: Gcina Gumede Lower back pain is a common issue that affects many of us worldwide, often caused by poor posture, muscle imbalances, sedentary lifestyles, injuries, or chronic conditions. While rest and medication may provide temporary relief, long-term recovery requires active rehabilitation—and this is where a Biokineticist plays a crucial role. How Biokineticists Tackle Lower Back […]

by Kiara Fitzhenry Introduction Between meetings, emails, and everything else on your plate, it’s easy to push workouts to the bottom of your to-do list. But if you want to stay energised, sharp, and healthy long-term, resistance training needs a spot on your calendar. You’ve probably heard that your metabolism naturally slows down as you […]

By: Gcina Gumede Juvenile arthritis refers to a group of autoimmune and inflammatory conditions that cause persistent joint inflammation in children. The most common form is Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), which is diagnosed when arthritis lasts for at least six weeks and begins before the age of 16. Understanding juvenile arthritis is crucial for early diagnosis […]