Claire Johnson Biokinetics

09/05/2024

08/05/2024

13/01/2023

Great first face to face class for the year! I look forward to welcoming many new faces this year 🌟

13/01/2023

Take a look at my new pilates space at Aan De Winnlanden Estate 🎉😀

17/05/2022

Hypertension is a serious medical condition in which the force of the blood against the blood vessels and heart are too high.

Hypertension significantly increase one’s risk for developing heart and kidney diseases as well as a stroke.

Hypertension is diagnosed when a person has a systolic blood pressure of ≥ 140 mmHg and/ a diastolic blood pressure of ≥ 90 mmHg measured on two different days.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY is important in the prevention and management of hypertension by addressing certain risk factors like overweight, obesity and physical inactivity.

Regular physical activity makes the heart stronger, enabling it to pump more blood with less effort – the force of the blood on the blood vessels therefore decreases and lower the blood pressure. It also lowers your cholesterol and weight which is beneficial in treatment of Hypertension.

Biokineticists can:
* Help you to plan your exercise program properly without adding additional strain on your heart.
* Help you to detect changes in your blood pressure leading to early diagnosis and treatment
* Regularly check your blood pressure prior to, during and after exercise to ensure safe exercise participation
* Help you with the correct breathing techniques to avoid increases in blood pressure during resistance exercises
* Help you to choose the appropriate weight for resistance exercises and the correct intensity for aerobic exercises
* Detect adverse signs and symptoms that requires exercise to be stopped and medical intervention to take place

To find a Biokineticist near your visit the BASA website at: www.Biokineticssa.org.za

21/04/2022

A Biokineticist is a clinical exercise specialist who:

- Functions within professional alliance to health and medicine, and is recognised by and registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa.

- Improves a person’s physical well-being and quality of life through individualised scientific assessment and the prescription of exercise in rehabilitative treatment to prevent or intervene with certain ailments and the enhancement of performance (sport and work).

- Evaluates & Measures: body posture, body composition, blood pressure, glucose levels, lung function, heart rate, fitness, muscle strength, endurance, power, flexibility and other health screenings.

- Is a health professional who through health promotion and wellness create a better quality of life for people they work with.

To find a Biokineticist near you at the link in our bio or at www.biokineticssa.org.za. Don't forget to follow us on social media at .

16/04/2022

11/02/2022

Dr Taksh*ta Sookan, on behalf of The Biokinetics Association of South Africa, elaborates on exercise during gestational diabetes and how a biokineticist can give expecting mothers peace of mind

17/10/2021

🚩It's National Obesity Week🚩
HOW CAN A BIOKINETICIST ASSIST?
• Initial in dept. assessment
• Plan of action:
o Set attainable and realistic short- and long-term goals
o Structure appropriate exercise regardless of any limitations or health conditions
o Provide ongoing exercise advice
o Focus on behavioral and lifestyle change
• Follow up/reassessments

BENEFITS OF STRUCTURED EXERCISE FOR OBESITY:
• Reduced risk of chronic disease such as Type II diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, high cholesterol and stroke
• Healthy bones and joints, reduced risk of osteoarthritis,
• Improved energy levels
• Reduced chance premature mortality
• Reduced risk depression or other mental health concerns
• Improved mobility
• Reduced reliance on certain medications including those for diabetes, high cholesterol and high blood pressure
• Reduced risk of certain forms of cancer including breast and prostate

Find a Bio to assist on www.biokineticssa.org.za

04/10/2021

It's the last day of 'Older Persons Awareness Week' 27 Sept to 3 Oct.
Considering the contribution of physical activity to healthy aging and independence you might be eager to start, but at the same time overwhelmed and unsure of where to begin and what to do. Worry no more, we've got you covered with some exercise guidelines for elderly persons. If you are still unsure, or have additional chronic diseases, injuries or impairments, visit your local Biokineticist for a program that will provide you with the benefits of physical activity whilst considering all your special needs. Find a Bio on www.biokineticssa.org.za