by Adding Distance To Your Drive Jana van Jaarsveld The Major Goal for many golfers is to add distance to their swing. While equipment, technique, clubhead, and speed all a roll plays, is physical performance often an overlooked part. if you want to hit the ball further your goal shoulder be simply to hit the […]
by Crystal Quaite Golf may appear to be a low-impact sport, but it places significant physical demands on the body. However, a single round involves walking several kilometres and performing hundreds of rotational movements. The golf swing is a highly technical and powerful movement that requires mobility, stability, coordination, and strength. With that being said, […]
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, […]
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 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 […]
By: Gcina Gumede Structure and function of PCL The posterior cruciate ligament is found in the knee just behind the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). It connects the femur (thigh bone) to the tibia (shin bone) and it prevents the tibia from moving backwards. This ensures that there is smooth movement of the knee joint. The PCL […]
By Kiara Fitzhenry Each year, more than 800 000 people are diagnosed with liver cancer all around the world. It is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide. Since 1980, the incidence of liver cancer diagnoses has tripled, whilst death rates have more than doubled. Exercise can play an important role in supporting individuals with liver […]
By Kiara Fitzhenry A groin hernia, also known as an inguinal hernia, occurs when a portion of tissue, such as part of the intestine, protrudes through a weak spot in the abdominal muscles in the groin area. This type of hernia is the most common, especially in men, though it can also occur in women. […]