Yolande Van Vuuren Biokineticist

Yolande Van Vuuren Biokineticist Biokinetics

Orthopedic rehabilitation
Chronic conditions (stroke, Parkinsons, MS, etc)
Metabolic conditions
Cardiac patients
Special population
Special need kids
Sport specific training
General health and wellness
pre- and post- natal exercises
Vitality fitness assessments
Momentum Multiply fitness assessments
Hydrotherapy
Corporate Wellness
Sport coaching

🌟 Understanding Spastic Gait & How Biokinetics Can Help 🌟Spastic gait is a stiff, tight, and jerky walking pattern often...
21/11/2025

🌟 Understanding Spastic Gait & How Biokinetics Can Help 🌟

Spastic gait is a stiff, tight, and jerky walking pattern often caused by neurological conditions such as stroke, cerebral palsy, MS, or spinal cord injuries. This increased muscle tone makes movement harder, energy-draining, and sometimes painful.

💡 The good news? Biokinetics offers effective movement-based rehabilitation to help you walk with more ease and confidence.

How Biokinetics Helps:
✅ Reduces muscle stiffness through targeted mobility work
✅ Improves gait patterns using corrective exercise
✅ Strengthens weak muscle groups for better movement control
✅ Enhances balance, coordination, and energy efficiency
✅ Supports long-term functional independence

If you or someone you know is experiencing difficulty walking or stiffness during movement, we’re here to help.

🏋️ Exercise & HIV: What You Need to KnowRegular physical activity is highly beneficial for people living with HIV. In fa...
20/11/2025

🏋️ Exercise & HIV: What You Need to Know
Regular physical activity is highly beneficial for people living with HIV. In fact, exercise is recommended as part of overall HIV management and long-term health.
✅ Benefits of Exercise for People Living With HIV
1. Improves Immune Function
• Moderate exercise helps reduce inflammation and supports immune system regulation.
• Can help counteract HIV-related chronic inflammation.
2. Manages Side Effects of ART
• Helps reduce fat redistribution and weight gain from antiretroviral therapy.
• Improves cholesterol levels and insulin sensitivity.
3. Preserves Muscle & Strength
• HIV can increase the risk of muscle wasting—strength training helps maintain lean muscle mass.
4. Boosts Mental Health
• Reduces stress, anxiety, and depression.
• Improves sleep quality and overall well-being.
5. Supports Heart & Bone Health
• People with HIV have a higher risk for cardiovascular and bone-density issues. Exercise lowers these risks.
🏃 Safe Types of Exercise
1. Aerobic Training (3–5 days/week)
• Walking
• Cycling
• Swimming
• Jogging
Goal: 150 minutes/week of moderate intensity
2. Strength Training (2–3 days/week)
• Weight lifting
• Resistance bands
• Bodyweight movements (squats, push-ups, lunges)
Goal: 2–3 sets of 8–12 reps per exercise
3. Flexibility & Mobility (Daily)
• Stretching
• Yoga
• Mobility drills
4. Balance Training
• Tai Chi
• Single-leg balance
• Functional stability exercises
⚠️ Safety Tips
• If the person has a low CD4 count (

Sciatic Facts....The sciatic nerve – always seems to be getting the blame for everything. Here are some cool facts about...
18/11/2025

Sciatic Facts....

The sciatic nerve – always seems to be getting the blame for everything. Here are some cool facts about this powerful nerve:
(But remember – it’s merely an extension of the spinal cord) It’s the longest and thickest nerve in the human body – The sciatic nerve can be up to 2 cm wide and runs all the way from your lower spine through your buttocks and down to your toes. It’s actually a bundle of nerves – What we call the “sciatic nerve” is formed from five spinal nerve roots (L4–S3) that merge in the lower back, then branch out again down the leg. So it’s more like a nerve superhighway than a single wire!

It controls both movement and sensation – The sciatic nerve is a mixed nerve, meaning it carries signals to your muscles (motor) and from your skin (sensory). That’s why irritation can cause both pain or numbness and weakness or loss of movement in the leg.

🔵 Why Biokineticists Are Good for YouBiokineticists are specialists in clinical exercise—we help you recover from injuri...
14/11/2025

🔵 Why Biokineticists Are Good for You
Biokineticists are specialists in clinical exercise—we help you recover from injuries, manage chronic conditions, and improve the way your body moves.
We don’t just give exercises…
➡️ We assess
➡️ Identify the root cause
➡️ Build a personalised program
➡️ Track your progress
If you want safer training, faster recovery, and long-term wellness, a Biokineticist should be part of your team.

🌍 Today is World Diabetes Day - a reminder that movement is medicine!For people living with diabetes, regular, structure...
14/11/2025

🌍 Today is World Diabetes Day - a reminder that movement is medicine!

For people living with diabetes, regular, structured exercise is one of the most powerful ways to manage blood sugar levels and improve overall health. Biokineticists design safe, individualized exercise programs that:

💙 Improve insulin sensitivity
💙 Support weight management
💙 Enhance cardiovascular fitness
💙 Reduce the risk of complications

Whether it’s Type 1 or Type 2, biokinetic therapy focuses on helping you move safely and consistently - for lifelong health.

○ Axillary nerve and muscle Innervation ○The axillary nerve is one of the major nerves of the brachial plexus, and it pr...
13/11/2025

○ Axillary nerve and muscle Innervation ○

The axillary nerve is one of the major nerves of the brachial plexus, and it primarily supplies muscles and skin around the shoulder region.
Here’s a quick summary 👇
Axillary Nerve Overview
• Origin: Posterior cord of the brachial plexus (nerve roots C5–C6)
• Pathway:
• Passes through the quadrangular space with the posterior circumflex humeral artery
• Winds around the surgical neck of the humerus
Muscle Innervation
• Deltoid muscle
• Action: Shoulder abduction (mainly 15°–90°)
• Additional actions: Flexion and extension of the shoulder
• Teres minor muscle
• Action: External rotation of the shoulder
• Additional role: Stabilizes the humeral head in the glenoid cavity
Sensory Innervation
• Area supplied: Skin over the lower part of the deltoid — known as the “regimental badge” area
Clinical Relevance
• Injury causes:
• Shoulder dislocation
• Fracture of the surgical neck of the humerus
• Improper use of crutches
• Symptoms:
• Loss of shoulder abduction (especially beyond 15°)
• Atrophy of the deltoid
• Loss of sensation over the regimental badge area

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Vitality Wellness Day – 6 December 2025Book your appointment today!Join us for your Vitality Fitness Assessment, Nutriti...
13/11/2025

Vitality Wellness Day – 6 December 2025

Book your appointment today!

Join us for your Vitality Fitness Assessment, Nutrition Consultation, and Health Check.

📞 Contact us: 071 527 3990
📧 Email: biokinetics.fundfeeding@gmail.com

"Sick Headache"....knows as MigraineMigraine are severe, recurring headaches often accompanied by symptoms such as nause...
11/11/2025

"Sick Headache"....knows as Migraine

Migraine are severe, recurring headaches often accompanied by symptoms such as nausea, sensitivity to light and sound, and visual disturbances (auras). They are caused by complex interactions between the brain, blood vessels, and nerves —
and can be triggered by hormonal imbalances and certain lifestyle factors.

Biokinetics can help reduce migraine frequency and intensity by addressing muscular tension, poor posture, and stress through corrective and strengthening exercise.

10/11/2025

Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) disorder is a group of inherited neuromuscular disorders that affect the peripheral nerves, which are responsible for controlling muscles and relaying sensory information from the limbs to the brain. It is progressive, meaning symptoms typically worsen over time.

🦵 Recovery Tip:Pain isn’t always the problem — sometimes it’s the symptom. 👀A proper assessment can help you move better...
07/11/2025

🦵 Recovery Tip:
Pain isn’t always the problem — sometimes it’s the symptom. 👀
A proper assessment can help you move better, not just hurt less.
Book your biokinetic session and let’s get you back to pain-free movement!

○Exercising with a pacemaker○Exercising with a pacemaker is generally safe — and often encouraged — but it’s important t...
06/11/2025

○Exercising with a pacemaker○

Exercising with a pacemaker is generally safe — and often encouraged — but it’s important to follow some specific precautions and get medical clearance first. Here's a full guide 👇
⚕️ Before You Start
• Get medical clearance:
Always consult your cardiologist before beginning or changing your exercise routine. They can tell you your heart rate limits and what activities to avoid.
• Know your pacemaker settings:
Some pacemakers have rate-responsive sensors that adjust your heart rate based on activity. Knowing how yours works helps guide training intensity.
🏃‍♂️ Safe Exercise Types
✅ Recommended:
• Walking or brisk walking
• Stationary cycling
• Light to moderate swimming (after healing if pacemaker is implanted near the chest)
• Low-impact aerobics
• Resistance training (with precautions)
• Flexibility and mobility work
🚫 Caution / Avoid (unless cleared):
• Contact sports (rugby, boxing, martial arts — risk of damage to pacemaker site)
• Heavy upper-body lifting (especially chest presses or overhead weights early post-surgery)
• Activities with intense or jerky movements that may affect leads
💪 Resistance Training Tips
• Wait 6–8 weeks after implantation before doing upper-body resistance exercises.
• Avoid direct pressure on the pacemaker area (like barbell back squats).
• Use lighter weights with more repetitions (12–15 reps).
• Focus on controlled, smooth movements — avoid strain or Valsalva (holding your breath while lifting).
❤️ Cardio Guidelines
• Use Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE): aim for moderate intensity (RPE 11–14 on a 20-point scale).
• If you use a heart rate monitor, ensure it’s compatible (some chest straps can interfere with pacemaker signals — wrist monitors are safer).
• Warm up and cool down for 5–10 minutes each.
⚠️ Warning Signs — Stop If You Feel:
• Dizziness or faintness
• Chest pain or pressure
• Palpitations or irregular heartbeat
• Shortness of breath beyond normal exertion
• Swelling or pain around the pacemaker site

Good to know....Have you heard of Bell's Palsy?Bell’s Palsy is a sudden, temporary weakness or paralysis of the muscles ...
04/11/2025

Good to know....
Have you heard of Bell's Palsy?

Bell’s Palsy is a sudden, temporary weakness or paralysis of the muscles on one side of the face.

This cause one side of the face to droop, making it difficult to smile, close the eye, or make facial expressions. It may also affect taste, tear production, or sound sensitivity.

No, Bell’s Palsy is not a stroke.

Although both can cause facial drooping, the causes are very different:

🧠 Stroke happens when blood flow to part of the brain is blocked or a blood vessel bursts — it affects brain function and can involve other body parts (arm, leg, speech).

😊 Bell’s Palsy is caused by inflammation or irritation of the facial nerve, not by brain damage. It affects only the facial muscles on one side.

While Bell’s Palsy is usually temporary and improves with time and rehabilitation, a stroke is a medical emergency that needs immediate hospital care.

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