Kelly Frames Biokineticists

Kelly Frames Biokineticists Rehab of orthopedic injuries, chronic and neurological condition, sport injuries.
*No internships*

Knee pain is common.But certain symptoms should not be ignored.⚠️ Warning signs that need proper assessment:• Persistent...
24/02/2026

Knee pain is common.
But certain symptoms should not be ignored.

⚠️ Warning signs that need proper assessment:
• Persistent swelling
• Weakness or giving way
• Popping or clicking with pain
• Inability to fully extend (straighten) the knee

These may indicate joint irritation, meniscal involvement, ligament injury, or mechanical restriction within the joint.
Swelling inhibits muscle activation — particularly the quadriceps — which leads to weakness and poor knee control.

That’s where structured rehabilitation becomes essential.

Pain relief alone is not recovery.
Restoring joint mechanics is.

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Why is my sprain taking so long?Because ligaments heal slower than muscle.Muscle has a rich blood supply.Ligaments do no...
23/02/2026

Why is my sprain taking so long?

Because ligaments heal slower than muscle.

Muscle has a rich blood supply.
Ligaments do not.

Less blood flow = slower tissue repair.

This is why returning to sport too soon after a sprain often leads to repeat injury. The joint may feel better — but it may not yet be stable.

Proper rehabilitation restores:
• Stability
• Strength
• Control
• Confidence

Healing takes time. Stability takes work.

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Types of Neck Pain 🧠Neck pain can be classified based on the structures involved:1️⃣ Muscular neck painOverload or tensi...
28/01/2026

Types of Neck Pain 🧠

Neck pain can be classified based on the structures involved:

1️⃣ Muscular neck pain
Overload or tension in neck and shoulder muscles.
Common with poor posture and prolonged sitting.
Pain is usually local and tender to touch.

2️⃣ Facet joint–related neck pain
Irritation of the small joints in the cervical spine.
Pain is often sharp or stiff and worse with rotation or extension.

3️⃣ Nerve-related neck pain
Compression or irritation of cervical nerves.
May cause pain, tingling, numbness or weakness radiating into the arm.

4️⃣ Cervicogenic headache
Neck dysfunction referring pain into the head.
Pain often starts in the neck and spreads to the base of the skull or behind the eyes.

Have your neck assessed by a biokineticist to determine what type of dysfunction you have and how to correct it properly.

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Correct Spinal Bracing During Lifting Weights🏋️‍♂️Spinal bracing is the activation of the core muscles to stabilise the ...
27/01/2026

Correct Spinal Bracing During Lifting Weights🏋️‍♂️

Spinal bracing is the activation of the core muscles to stabilise the spine before and during a lift.

What correct bracing involves:
• Gently tightening the abdominal wall in all directions (front, sides and back)
• Maintaining a neutral spine position
• Breathing behind the brace (not holding your breath)
• Activating deep stabilisers including the transversus abdominis, multifidus and diaphragm

What it is NOT❌:
• Sucking the stomach in
• Excessive arching or flattening of the spine
• Relying only on a weight belt

Effective bracing increases intra-abdominal pressure, limits unwanted spinal movement and allows safer force transfer under load.

Biokinetics will help to assist with controlled bracing and breathing patterns, building deep core endurance and strength, and progressing bracing from rehab to heavy lifting 🏋️

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Poor Sitting Posture & Breathing 🫁💻Prolonged hunched sitting limits thoracic expansion and diaphragm efficiency, resulti...
26/01/2026

Poor Sitting Posture & Breathing 🫁💻

Prolonged hunched sitting limits thoracic expansion and diaphragm efficiency, resulting in shallow breathing patterns.

Poor posture will have negative effects like:
• Reduced rib cage mobility
• Overuse of neck and accessory breathing muscles
• Decreased oxygen efficiency

Biokinetics can assist with:
• Postural re-education and ergonomic correction
• Thoracic spine and rib mobility exercises
• Diaphragmatic breathing retraining
• Strengthening of postural and deep core muscles

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Long hours of slouched sitting place sustained load on the L4–L5 lumbar disc, increasing compression and stress on the s...
22/01/2026

Long hours of slouched sitting place sustained load on the L4–L5 lumbar disc, increasing compression and stress on the spine. Over time, this can contribute to disc irritation, bulges, stiffness, and persistent lower back pain.

Why L4–L5 is vulnerable:
This level absorbs a high percentage of spinal load, especially when sitting with a rounded lower back.

Poor posture reduces disc nutrition and increases pressure on surrounding nerves.
Common signs:
• Lower back stiffness or ache
• Pain after prolonged sitting
• Tight hips and hamstrings
• Reduced spinal mobility

See a biokineticist to help with:
• Postural correction and ergonomic education
• Deep core and lumbar stabilisation training
• Hip mobility and glute strengthening to reduce spinal load
• Gradual load re-introduction for spine resilience
• Strategies to prevent recurrence during work and training

Back pain isn’t just about the spine — it’s about how your body handles load throughout the day.

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MCL Tear – more than “just a knee strain”Pain on the inner side of the knee, swelling, stiffness, or feeling like the kn...
21/01/2026

MCL Tear – more than “just a knee strain”

Pain on the inner side of the knee, swelling, stiffness, or feeling like the knee may give way when walking or changing direction can point to an MCL (Medial Collateral Ligament) injury.

❓Why rehab matters (not just rest):
Even mild MCL tears can lead to ongoing instability and altered movement patterns if not properly rehabilitated.

See a bio to help with:
• Restoring knee range of motion safely
• Strengthen surrounding muscles (quads, hamstrings, glutes)
• Improving knee stability and load tolerance
• Correcting movement mechanics to protect the ligament
• Guiding a graded return to sport or activity

⚠️Early, structured exercise rehabilitation can reduce recovery time and lower the risk of re-injury.

📍Pain doesn’t always mean surgery is needed — the right rehab makes the difference.

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Shoulder OsteoarthritisA degenerative condition involving progressive cartilage loss of the glenohumeral joint, leading ...
20/01/2026

Shoulder Osteoarthritis

A degenerative condition involving progressive cartilage loss of the glenohumeral joint, leading to pain, stiffness and reduced shoulder function.

Symptoms ⚠️
• Deep, activity-related shoulder pain
• Morning or post-rest stiffness
• Reduced active and passive range of motion
• Crepitus and functional weakness

How biokinetics can help💪
• Maintains joint mobility and capsular flexibility
• Strengthens rotator cuff and scapular stabilisers
• Improves load distribution across the joint
• Reduces pain and functional decline
• Delays need for surgical intervention

Appropriate loading is essential for long-term joint health 🏋️

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Trochanteric BursitisPain on the outside of the hip caused by irritation of the bursa.Common signs🦵• Outer hip pain• Pai...
19/01/2026

Trochanteric Bursitis

Pain on the outside of the hip caused by irritation of the bursa.

Common signs🦵
• Outer hip pain
• Pain lying on that side
• Pain with walking or stairs

Why it happens❓
• Overuse or sudden load increase
• Weak hip stabilisers
• Poor movement control

How exercise rehab helps 🏋️
• Strengthens glutes and hip stabilisers
• Improves load tolerance
• Reduces pain and recurrence
• Restores normal movement

Targeted exercise = long-term relief, not just symptom control.

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🌟Welcome to the Team Aliyah! 🌟We’re delighted to welcome Aliyah to the practice. With a BHS in Sport & Exercise Science ...
08/01/2026

🌟Welcome to the Team Aliyah! 🌟

We’re delighted to welcome Aliyah to the practice. With a BHS in Sport & Exercise Science (UJ) and a BMedScHons in Biokinetics (UCT), she brings a strong academic foundation paired with great experience across orthopaedic, geriatric, chronic diseases and neurological rehabilitation.

Aliyah approaches biokinetics with a mindset rooted in possibility rather than limitation ⭐ Guided by the belief that “the only disability in life is a bad attitude,” she focuses on empowering patients to see beyond their diagnoses and recognise their own strength and resilience.

Her passion lies in helping patients rebuild confidence through movement, supported by thorough assessments, personalised exercise programmes, and both individual and group-based sessions 🏋️🤸

Aliyah values collaboration with all health professionals and is committed to meaningful, patient-centred care for long-term outcomes 🏥

We’re very excited to have Aliyah join our team and look forward to the positive impact she will make on our patients’ journeys. 💙💪⭐🥇

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🦴 Understanding Hip DysplasiaHip dysplasia occurs when the hip socket doesn’t fully cover the ball of the upper thigh bo...
28/10/2025

🦴 Understanding Hip Dysplasia

Hip dysplasia occurs when the hip socket doesn’t fully cover the ball of the upper thigh bone — i.e the socket is shallow which leads to instability, pain, or early arthritis.

🔹 Girls are 4–5x more likely to develop hip dysplasia, accounting for 80% of all cases.
🔹 Family history matters: A parent with hip dysplasia increases a child’s risk by 12%.

Early detection and proper management are key to preserving hip function and preventing long-term complications.

💡 What to look out for:

Deep groin pain or clicking in the hip

Limited hip movement

Hip instability or “giving way”

Pain after prolonged sitting or exercise

{Bruder et al., 2024; Tao Z et al., 2023}

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🧠 Muscle Spasm vs. Muscle CrampSPASM💢 What it is: Involuntary contraction of a muscle that may or may not be painful.⚡ W...
27/10/2025

🧠 Muscle Spasm vs. Muscle Cramp

SPASM

💢 What it is: Involuntary contraction of a muscle that may or may not be painful.

⚡ Why it happens: Often caused by muscle fatigue, dehydration, electrolyte imbalance, or nerve irritation.

CRAMP

💥 What it is: A sudden, intense, and painful contraction of a muscle.

⚡ Why it happens: Usually due to prolonged muscle use, poor circulation, low magnesium or potassium, or dehydration.

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