Shevaun Botha Biokinetics

03/12/2018

When one door closes another door opens:

Doors may close, but there are always, other, unlimited number of doors with new opportunities. The world is full of opportunities. The Infinite Power is boundless, and so the possibilities are without number.

Not every plan works out. We don’t always have control over these events, but we can exercise control over our mind and Attitude.

I have decided to explore a new opportunity with another Biokinetics practice (Rainsford and Van Rooyen Biokineticists) within the V&A Waterfront (how exciting). I will be working within the Funtional performance lab where we work with high performance athletes.

I am very excited for this new journey, and would love to share this with you.

Keep an eye out for me.
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Rainsford and Van Rooyen Biokineticists: http://stelliesbio.co.za/page-7.html

FPL: https://www.functionalperformancelab.co.za

Thank you for all your support @ Shevaun Botha Biokinetics

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12/10/2018

World Arthritis day:
Arthritis is an inflammatory condition which causes pain and stiffness in joints which can worsen with age. The condition is such that it can affect day-to-day functioning of people.

10/10/2018

World Mental Health Day is observed on 10 October every year, with the overall objective of raising awareness of mental health issues around the world and mobilizing efforts in support of mental health.

10 practical ways to look after your mental health:

1. Talk about your feelings
2. Keep Active
3. Eat Well
4. Drink sensibly
5. Keep in Touch
6. Ask for help
7. Take a break
8. Do something your good at
9. Accept who you are
10. Care for others

03/10/2018

Plyometrics is a form of HIGH INTENSITY & HIGH IMPACT training that involves the use of a stretch and contraction sequence of muscle fibers to generate great strength at a high speed. Plyometric exercises will help improve explosiveness and ability to generate maximum force in a minimum time.

Dynamic stabilization refers to the ability to utilize strength and endurance and motor control in a functional manner through all planes of motion and action despite changes in the center of gravity.

Brukner & Khan's clinical sports medicine.

17/09/2018

September......
Muscular Dystrophy Awareness Month

A group of diseases that weaken the muscles of the body, some forms of muscular dystrophy form during childhood, while others begin to appear later in life. These genetic disorders make it difficult to move and often result in the loss of the ability to walk. Currently, there is no cure available to stop or reverse the effects of these conditions, but physical therapy and speech therapy are often used to manage disabilities.

13/09/2018

September is heart awareness month..

World Heart Day is celebrated on 29th September of every year. It is aimed at drawing people’s attention to heart illness and the range of associated health issues. The day is commemorated to promote different preventative steps and changes in lifestyle to avoid any cardiovascular diseases, like heart attack, stroke, heart failure and any other condition related to the same.

30/08/2018

Exercise tips to improve every woman’s health:

With all the challenges faced by women, she can experience significant health benefits by exercising for at least 30 minutes a day. That doesn’t mean having to find time go to the gym and pounding a treadmill for 30 minutes. It is important for
every woman to assess her own lifestyle and plan to fit in either a structured 30 – 60 minutes of exercise daily; or to accumulate the time over a 24-hour period.

The most important factor is to set goals for yourself. Start with realistic goals such as 10 minutes a day of walking, or start training for a 5 km walk.

Read more:

https://www.mm3admin.co.za/documents/docmanager/1FE09CA1-D598-4B92-AF74-BB0D904D4610/00137167.pdf

(By Professor Hanlie Moss, Associate Professor, North West University’s research focus area for Physical
activity, Sport and Recreation and a member of the Biokinetics Association of Southern Africa (BASA)
executive committee.)

22/08/2018

Work out Wednesday|

Meniscus tear: The most common mechanism of meniscal injury is a twisting injury with the foot anchored on the ground. (Brunner & Khan's clinical sports medicine fourth edition)

Goals of Phase 3 Meniscus tear :
• Full Range of motion in knee°
• Full weight bearing
• Increase lower extremity strength and endurance
• Enhance proprioception, balance, and coordination
° Progressively increase plyometric, speed and agility
• Complete readiness for sport specific activities
° Increase cardio-vascular fitness

In my video I tried to replicate some sports specific rotation strengthening exercises with a fixed foot and twisting . In this case is Hockey Specific.

(Please be aware that this information is not intended to replace the care or advice given by your physician or health care provider. It is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional advice.)

16/08/2018

Throw back Thursday to one of my old posts:

Shoulder Pain|
Shoulder impingement is one of the common shoulder injuries that occurs in individuals. As the arm is lifted, it rubs, or impinges on the rotator cuff tendons as this puts pressure on the underlying soft tissues. This can lead to bursitis and tendinitis (Inflammation), causing pain and limiting movement.

When exercising first try strengthen your arms below shoulder height (You'll feel this is also more comfortable). Important muscles to focus on is strengthening and stabilizing of the rotator cuff muscles, Scapular setting, your back muscles, as well as the muscles at the back of your neck. (Weak neck muscles can also contribute with referring pain from neck to shoulder) . Poor posture and gravity is constantly pulling us forward, therefore it is important that you counteract this during everyday activities. It will take concentration to perform this daily as this “bad habit” occurs easier.

If you need more information contact Shevaun Botha Biokinetics.

15/08/2018

Workout Wednesday:
Elastic side crab walks.
Functional full body exercise.
*Press navel towards the ceiling (Don't arch back)
*All fours stance
*Place elastic around wrist and ankles
*Weight distributed equally between arms and legs
*Relax shoulders, don't pull them towards your ears
*Walk into one direction with arm and leg simultaneously
*Don't move your hips side to side as you step
*10 steps left + 10 steps right x 3 sets

13/08/2018

The Grucox Eccentric Trainer is an interactive leg training machine,which allows the user to combine eccentric and concentric exercises, while keeping track of performance data... http://www.grucox.com/Home/TrainerFeatures

08/08/2018

9 August National Women's day South Africa.
This day in 1956 represents Women's courage and strength in South Africa.