Justin Jeffrey

WHAT IS BIOKINETICS

Biokinetics is a medically recognized professional discipline, applying scientifically based physical activity, to either help prevent disease or to do final phase rehabilitation following the onset of disease. A Biokineticists can be thought of as a specialized exercise therapist that functions in professional alliance to health and medicine. The profession is recognized by and registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa.

The word Biokinetics is taken from the Greek word “BIOS” which means “life” and “KINESIS” which means “movement”. In other words, it refers to the maintenance of quality of life through the use of physical activity. A Biokineticist is an exercise specialist who increases a person’s physical condition and the quality of life by means of physical assessment and the prescription of health exercise habits. 

The Biokineticist is the newest member of the allied medical team who specializes in preventative medicine and final phase rehabilitation to improve the quality of life through movement.

WHAT SERVICE CAN YOU EXPECT

Biokinetists offer a proactive and reactive service by assisting in preventing and treating chronic diseases, possible neurological abnormalities, orthopaedic complications, metabolic abnormalities, heart conditions and hypokinetic conditions. Moreover a Biokinetists provides final phase injury management.

As a possible member of the Biokinetics Centre or an individual having a fitness evaluation you can expect to:

• Have a thorough medical history evaluation
• Measurement of resting blood pressure and heart rate to assess the likelihood of any possible health complications
• Assessment of body composition and waist to hip ratio in order to identify one’s risk for coronary heart disease
• Range of motion evaluation to assess the likelihood of poor flexibility and consequently impaired ability to function optimally in activities of daily living and or sport
• Measurement of aerobic work capacity and subsequently the functioning of one’s cardiovascular system and general fitness
• Measurements of muscular strength, endurance and power.
• A thorough postural assessment to identify any deviations from standard, which could cause poor body biomechanics and consequently predispose an individual to injury.
• Core stability assessment to assess one’s ability to stabilize and protect the spine and function adequately in static and dynamic activities of daily living

On request an iso kinetic knee assessment to establish muscle imbalances in the lower limbs.

• An individualized scientifically sound developed exercise program
• A training session to educate you on how to improve your lifestyle, your condition (if present) and how to train safely and effectively
• One on one personal training

Special population groups and or those injured can expect the former and further investigation into:

• Functional capacity and ability to perform activities of daily living
• Special tests to identify possible weakness and underlying causes of the condition

Program upgrades are required on a six week basis to ensure for adequate monitoring, program enhancement, identification of the need for alternative corrective action and to ensure for continuous improvement. This special attention to members’ individual needs ensures for quality management and best possible service.

As a Lifestruck member you automatically qualify for a basic physical assessment. Should you require any further intervention this can be discussed with one of us.

Who and what are Justin Jeffery Biokineticists

A group of Biokineticists who have a keen interest in Life!!! Living it to the full, and at the same time sharing our passion with people around us, whether its advice on training methods and nutrition or rehabilitating an individual through injury to full recovery.

All of us are involved in sport in some or other way, between us we have cycled the cape epic Sani 2C swazi frontier and giants castle, run comrades ,  two oceans and New York marathons , played rugby on various levels and represented hockey on a provincial level. Some of us are just weekend warriors, but the enthusiasm doesn’t change.

One thing that is unique about us is that not only do we work with fully able bodies, but have a love for helping the less able bodies. We do a lot of work with neuro patients, spinal and brain injured athletes.

The biggest reward in the world is seeing an individual who has been told they will never walk again and then 18months later completing the New Marathon with them, NOW THAT’S AYOBA!!!!!

The team consists of Justin Jeffery, Charl Kaschula, Rodger Trent, Stuart McDade and Bevan Jeffery (the newest to the team)

We are thrilled to be part of Lifestruck and will help you in any way possible.

Contact details:

Email : justbiokinetics@gmail.com

Tel: 072 952 4824 / 011 807 0760