Biokinetics translates to Life Through Movement (BIO + KINETICS = LIFE + MOVEMENT = LIFE THROUGH MOVEMENT ). 

Biokinetics is the profession and Biokineticist is the professional.

A Biokineticist is a clinical exercise specialist who aims to create a better quality of life for people by means of individualised scientific exercise prescription. 

We do this through evaluation & measuring various aspects, such as: body posture, body composition, blood pressure, glucose levels, lung function, heart rate, fitness, muscle strength, endurance, power, flexibility and other health screenings. and using those results to guide evidence based prescription of rehabilitative exercise.

We aim to increase quality of life and to enhance performance (sport or work) through the treatment, prevention or intervention of certain conditions.

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Both Biokineticists and physiotherapists are healthcare providers registered with the HPCSA.

Biokineticist are exercise specialists and make use of evidence based (proven by research) strategic exercise configurations to manage and treat a variety of diseases, injuries and disorders.

Physiotherapists are hands on with their treatment and make use of massage, manupulation, dryneedling and so forth to treat injuries and diseases in their acute phase.

Biokineticists and Physiotherapists work together to enhance the care given to their patients.

A Biokineticist can treat a wide variety of muscle and joint conditions with scientific exercise prescription. If you exeperience pain or discomfort during movement, a Biokineticist might be the best healthcare professional to see. If we cannot assist you, we will direct you to the correct healthcare provider who can assist you.

A Biokineticist is involved in final phase rehabilitation. This means that as soon as the main treatment modality for your condition is exercise/physical activity, then you should be referred to a Biokineticist by your current health care provider (e.g. Doctor, surgeon, physiotherapist, etc).

When you are diagnosed with a chronic or neurological disease/disorder, then you should be referred to a Biokineticist for exercise advice. Exercise has been shown to be very effective against a vast range of metabolic and neurological conditions.

We do claim from the medical aid on your behalf. Please bear in mind that you are liable for the cost of the service and that should the medical aid not cover the full amount, you will have to pay the outstanding amount.

Please note that we do not accept cash payments on the premises. Only debit/credit card, EFT, FNB Geolocation payments.

The cost of a biokinetics consultation may vary based on the amount of time spent in the session, the level of complexity and the number of conditions managed in the consultation. Our fee structure is guided by medical aid rates. With this in mind, all fees will be discussed with you during your initial consultation. The cost can range anything from R300.00 to R1,000.00 for the session.

Fitness assessment rates are determined by the rewards programme of the medical scheme.

After the initial assessment, you will attend at least one* rehabilitation session with the Biokineticist so that he/she can explain your exercise prescription to you and insure that you are performing it correctly. Thereafter you should see the Biokineticist after the duration of your exercise program so that you can be re-assessed and receive appropriate adjustments to your exercise prescriptions.

*the number of sessions depend on your confidence and the Biokineticist's satisfaction in your ability to do the home exercises effectively and safely. 

At Brendon Marais Biokineticist Inc. we believe in empowering you to become in charge of your own health. We are here to provide support and exercise guidance to get you autonomous and independent when it comes to physical activity.

We therefore encourage our patients who do not have access to exercise equipment (at home, gym, etc) to make use of our facilities during your rehabilitation. 

Alternatively your program prescription is set-up in such a way to accommodate you without having to buy unnecessary new exercise equipment.

This depends solely on your condition/injury and all possible rehabilitation strategies will be discussed with you in the initial consultation.

For your initial assessment, you will need your ID, Medical aid card, referral letter from a Doctor/Physiotherapist (if applicable), all radiology results and a list of all chronic medication you are currently using.

It will also assist your Biokineticist if you prepare the following information:

• Injury/surgery history

• Treatment received to date

• Activities of daily living you experience difficulty with

Yes. Contact us today to book your assessment and find out what your healthy heart score is. Your health assessment is covered by the medical ai You can also make a booking for an individual health item reading at your own cost.

Yes. Contact us today to book your assessment and score up to 80 additional Active Dayz. Please note that the cost for the Multiply Fitness Assessment is R500 (in person) that needs to be paid on the day and can be claimed from your medical savings.

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Yes. Contact us today to book your vitality health check and be rewarded up to 22500 points.

Yes. Contact us today to book your assessment and score up to 10,000 points.

Please note that the cost for the VFA is R556.00 that needs to be paid on the day. You can claim this amount from your medical savings or Personal Health fund.

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