Heunis & Richards Wellness

13/11/2021

Here is a great Infographic constructed by Biokineticists on Physical Activity & health of children and adolescents in Africa during the pandemic and beyond.
For more specific individualised prescription, consult with a Biokineticist in your area or even via . Find a Bio on www.biokineticsSA.org.za

16/10/2021

Today is —a day that recognizes the importance of spinal health and well being. The theme this year is , highlighting ways we can keep our spines healthy by staying mobile, avoiding physical inactivity, and adopting healthy habits.

Take a moment today to treat your spine to one (or several) of these indulgences that can help relieve back pain and make your daily activities more comfortable: https://bit.ly/374parw

15/10/2021

🚩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

13/10/2021

It's World Bone and Joint Week.
Biokinetics has a wide range of benefits on the skeletal system.
Find a bio on www.biokineticssa.org.za

09/10/2021

It's Back care awareness week.
If you suffer with back pain, Find a Biokineticist near you for a clinical assessment and individualised scientific-based prescription.
Go to www.biokineticssa.org.za

07/10/2021

Todays marks the start of National Arthritis Week.
Biokinetics can help!
Find a Bio near you on www.biokineticssa.org.za

03/10/2021

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

28/09/2021

It's 'Older Persons Awareness Week'
Aging is surely no excuse to hang your walking shoes, on the contrary, it is the best reason to start or stay physically active. While age-related in the body is inevitable, overwhelming evidence exists to support the benefits of physical activity in older adults. These benefits include, but are not limited to:
1. slowing of the physiologic changes (often impairing exercise capacity and limiting activities of daily living) accompanying aging
2. maintaining a healthy body composition by slowing the age-related loss of muscle mass and increase in fat mass
3. promoting psychological and cognitive well-being
4. managing chronic diseases such as high blood pressure and diabetes
5. reducing the risk of physical disability
6. minimizing falls risk and incidence
7. optimizing independence
8. increasing longevity
It's never too late or too early to start and work towards a healthier you. Find a Bio on www.biokineticssa.org.za

15/09/2021

Its International Myotonic Dystrophy Awareness Day.
Raising awareness of myotonic dystrophy (DM) is critical as it is a rare, multi-systemic, progressive, inherited disease that affects successive family generations but is often misdiagnosed and poorly supported. Myotonic dystrophy is the most common form of adult muscular dystrophy and considered the most variable of all known conditions, yet there is currently no cure and there are no approved treatments.
Biokinetic Rehabilitation treatment with clinical assessment and individualised prescription helps enhance maintenance of muscular function, activities of daily living, and Quality of Life. Find a Bio near you on www.biokineticssa.org.za

07/09/2021

Every year on September 7, we celebrate World Duchenne Awareness Day to raise awareness for Duchenne muscular dystrophy around the globe.
Tradition is for family and friends to post photos of themselves with virtual red balloons!🎈🎈🎈
The date, (7/9) refers to the 79 exons of the Duchenne gene.
The more people know about different diseases and health conditions, then the more likely they will be to get medical help and treatment before it’s too late. This is why World Duchenne Awareness Day is so important to the sufferers of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.
This day takes place annually and always has a different focus. For instance, the day was recently themed around standards of care. So, not only is it helping to raise the public’s awareness of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy on the whole, but this yearly focus helps to put an aspect of the condition and its treatment in the spotlight.
As part of World Duchenne Awareness Day, one of the main aims is to help educate the parents and families of children with the illness.
Biokineticists work closely with many patients suffering from Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Find a Bio now on www.biokineticsSA.org.za

02/09/2021

❗️Exercise therapy in people with multi morbidity - benefits vs harms❗️

🏃‍♀️Can exercise help to improve the physical and psychosocial health of these people?

http://ow.ly/1bF650G2j3B

23/08/2021