Christine Louwrens Biokinetika

08/12/2022

Prevention of movement loss or the resulting disabling conditions through the development of improved disease prevention, detection, or treatment methods or more effective rehabilitative strategies remain a primary priority and focal point.

We promote quality of life and individual independence, rather than more costly institutionalised and supported care.

For more information or to book an appointment with a Biokineticist, visit www.biokineticssa.co.za.

06/11/2022

Here we go!!! 2022🏃🏼‍♀️🗽⚡️

Pre race bib layout for good luck! 💜✨️

Thanks to everyone for all the amazing support. I'll give it my ALL tomorrow!!

29/10/2022

28 October - 3 November is Stroke Awareness Week!!

A Stroke can be best described as a "Brain attack"! It occurs when the blood supply to the brain is disrupted and results in an Oxygen need (starvation) that leads to brain damage and loss of function. A stroke can also be caused by a Haemorrhage when a burst vessel causes blood leaking into the brain.

What is expected after a Stroke?
• Loss in Balance and finer motor control (Gait)
• Partial Paralysis
• Impaired Speech, Comprehension and Memory loss

The type and severity of disability is dependent on the part of the brain affected as well as the length of time the blood supply has been stopped.

An efficient way of identifying a stroke is to apply the acronym "F.A.S.T.:
F - FACE (Droopy with a smile?)
A - ARMS (Raising arms at the same level?)
S - SPEECH (Slurry speech?)
T - TIME (Time recorder of above symptoms and call for help)

1 out of 4 adults over the age of 25 years will have a stroke in their lifetime according to WSO (Word Stroke Organization).

Stroke Rehabilitation will be physical activities that includes:
• Motor-skill exercise
• Mobility training
• Constraint-induced Therapy
• Range-of-Motion Therapy
• Functional Stimulation

Rehabilitation after a Stroke is crucial, researchers found that people who participate in a focused stroke rehabilitation program perform better than most people who don't have stroke rehabilitation.

To find a Biokineticist visit www.biokineticsSA.org.za or contact us on +27 (0) 12 644 1506

21/10/2022

Research has shown that exercise is important for cancer prevention, and specifically lowers the risk of 7 types of cancer, including breast cancer.

It has also been shown that exercise plays a positive role in improving survival after a breast cancer diagnosis.

Learn more: https://fal.cn/3sN5v

21/10/2022

16/10/2022

16 October is World Spine Day. This year, the theme , highlights the diverse challenges of living with low back pain in all regions, cultures, backgrounds, and across the life course; prioritizing a condition that is more prevalent than cancer, stroke, heart disease, diabetes and Alzheimer’s Disease combined.

Back pain is one of the most common reasons for missed work. In fact, back pain is the second most common reason for visits to the doctor’s office, outnumbered only by upper-respiratory infections.

Experts estimate that as much as 80% of the population will experience a back problem at some point in their lives. Most cases of back pain are mechanical or non-organic—meaning they are not caused by serious conditions, such as inflammatory arthritis, infection, fracture or cancer.

Did you know that Biokinetics uses exercise and movement as a modality for scientifically proven, individualised treatment yielding excellent results?

Find a Bio near you and look after your spine:
www.biokineticsSA.org.za

16/10/2022

16/10/2022

Today marks the start of National Obesity Week in South Africa, which runs from 15 – 19 October 2022.

The aim is to raise awareness about obesity and the importance of leading a healthy lifestyle. It coincides with National Nutrition Week (9 – 15 October), to highlight the importance a healthy diet plays in a healthy lifestyle.

In South Africa, there are many factors which restrict the ease of leading a healthy lifestyle. In addition to these factors, the COVID-19 pandemic as significantly affected our ability to manage our weight. Therefore, the need for exposure to realistic lifestyle changes is imperative to lifestyle wellbeing and obesity management. A seemingly simple lifestyle change which significantly affects weight management is physical activity.

Physical activity has been shown to be associated with a lower risk of obesity, as well as other non-communicable diseases. But knowing where to start with your physical activity journey can be daunting.

A biokineticist is a health care professional equip to prescribe scientifically formulated exercise prescription, individualized to each patients need. Working with a biokineticist can enable you to start engaging in physical activity in a safe and healthy manner.

To find a biokineticist near you, go to www.biokineticsSA.org.za.

12/10/2022

Today is World Arthritis Day.
The theme for 2022 is "its in your hands, take action".
This disabling condition can affect pain, Range of motion, and capacity for Activities of Daily living.

Biokinetics exercise treatment is a cornerstone of the treatment for arthritis to help reduce the disability often associated with arthritis.

Regular exercise can boost:
- Strength
- Flexibility
- Range of Motion
- Balance
- Cardiovascular fitness

A Biokineticist can tailor an evidence based, scientifically proven exercise program for each individual to treat the effects of Arthritis and provide better Quality of Life.

Find a bio near you on www.biokineticssa.org.za

29/09/2022

Older Persons Week is commemorated annually in South Africa to honour and pay tribute to our seniors - It takes place from 26 September 2022 until 2nd of October 2022.

As an older adult, regular physical activity is one of the most important things you can do for your health. It can prevent or delay many of the health problems that seem to come with age. Make an appointment with a biokineticist for advice to start exercising safely.

Regular exercise is also good for your mind, mood, and memory. Benefits of exercise for adults aged 65 and older:

- Maintain or lose weight as your metabolism naturally slows with age.
- Reduce the impact of illness and chronic disease.
- Enhance your mobility, flexibility, and balance.
- Exercise provides mental health benefits as well: Improved mood, sleep, self confidence and reduced anxiety.

A biokineticist will prescribe exercises according to the four building blocks of fitness:

1: Balance
2: Cardiovascular fitness
3: Strength and power training
4: Flexibility

Find support and advice by going to a biokineticist. Go to www.biokineticssa.org.za.

Read our full write-up here: https://biokineticssa.org.za/older-persons-week-is-commemorated-annually-in-south-africa/

21/09/2022

Regular cardiovascular exercise can help reduce the risk of getting the disease. Up to a third of Alzheimer cases are preventable through lifestyle changes, including physical exercise.

Biokineticist can help with the WHO who issued the following recommendations for people 65 and over:

- 150 min of moderate intensity aerobic exercise every week or
- 75 min of vigorous aerobic exercise or
- a combination of moderate and vigorous aerobic exercise combined with muscle-strengthening work.

Find a biokineticist near you: www.biokineticssa.org.za

23/08/2022

When it comes to sport’s injuries, it is always wiser and safer to seek professional assistance from a Biokenticist.

As a profession that is concerned with health, the maintenance of physical abilities, and rehabilitation, by means of scientifically-based physical activity program prescription, a Biokineticist will be able to rehabilitate and guide you to ensure you recover in the most efficient and safe way possible.

Find a Biokineticist near you at www.biokineticssa.org.za and follow us on social media at should you need assistance with reaching these health goals.

02/08/2022

19/05/2022

What does living a healthy lifestyle mean to you?

For us, it means living in a way that lowers the risk of illness. Health does not need to be complicated, it just needs to be consistent.

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 .

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

12/05/2022

Do you have an injury or a history and have struggled to go back to sport/ work as you used to?
Biokineticists are here for you!