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 Jana van Jaarsveld Knee pain after 40 is something many people start to notice, whether it’s stiffness when getting up, discomfort during a walk, or pain when climbing stairs. The first thought is often:“It must be arthritis.” But here’s the truth:👉 It’s not always arthritis.👉 And even when it is, that’s not the full story. Why […]
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 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 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: 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 […]