Conditions treated
How you can be helped
According to biokinetics’ scope of practice as listed by the Health Professions Council of Namibia, Biokineticists aim to promote physical ability and performance, prevent and rehabilitate certain medical ailments, do body composition analysis, wellness intervention and functional restoration in the following domains:
~ Musculo-skeletal/orthopedic disease, disability and injury of:
- Knee
- Ankle
- Shoulder
- Elbow
- Hip
- Wrist
- Spinal Column


- Amputations
- Muscular/ligament strain
- Joint replacements
- Post operative ligament reconstruction
- Osteo-/rheumatoid arthritis
- Osteoporosis
- Cervical (upper back/neck) and lumbar (lower back) dysfunction
- Neurological problems
- Spinal cord injuries
- Stroke

~ Neuromuscular (brain-to-muscle) disorders and disease
Neuromuscular diseases are a sub group of neurological diseases where nerves controlling movement are affected. It can be either acquired or due to genetics, with diagnosis often complex to establish. Some well known neuromuscular disabilities including multiple sclerosis, post-polio syndrome, and Parkinson’s disease.
Resistance training has been shown to improve motor function in persons with cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, spinal cord injury, and stroke. Resistance and aerobic training improves physical fitness, strength and functional performance and capacity. Regular flexibility training assists with reducing/preventing contractures in people with muscular dystrophy, spinal cord injury and stroke.

Most NMDs are incurable, however exercise is known to improve quality of life, reduce degradation rate of muscle, improve movement, improve symptoms or co morbidities of the disease, prolong independence and reduce risk of injuries. Exercise not only improves movement and muscle control but also physiology including improved cardiovascular and respiratory function, leading to increased longevity. Furthermore, exercise improves mental wellbeing with social interactions and a sense of accomplishment.

~ Cardiovascular disorders and disease
Cardiac rehabilitation is a customized program of exercise and education designed to help you recover after a heart attack, from other forms of heart disease or after surgery to treat heart disease.
Cardiac rehabilitation is often divided into phases that involve supervised progressive exercise protocols and other support systems if needed about lifestyle changes to reduce your risks of future problems. The goal of cardiac rehabilitation is to help you regain optimal physical functionality and strength after your set back.~ Pulmonary disease

~ Metabolic disorders and disease
- Hypertension (High Blood pressure)
- Type 1 & 2 Diabetes
- High cholesterol
- Obesity
- Stress & Depression
A multi-disciplinary approach is crucial to ensure the best outcome. A long-term lifestyle adjustment with the help of doctors, dietitians and other medical professionals play and integral role in preventing heart attack and stroke.
~ Psychological disorders
According to the Mental Health Foundation, physical activity can improve your mental wellbeing. Physical activity is defined as any body movement that works your muscles and requires more energy than required while being at rest.
Exercise is a type of physical activity consisting of planned or structured work outs. Lifting weights, doing aerobics or bootcamps and playing on a sports team are examples of exercise.
Research has shown that physical activity releases chemicals in your brain – chemicals responsible for making you feel good and energized, boosting your self-esteem, improving concentration and sleeping patterns.
Exercise can be a great way to meet new people. It also offers the chance of taking a well-deserved break from the responsibilities of daily life and focusing on your own wellbeing
Leading an active life can help to improve your feelings of self-worth and boost confidence.
A few psychological benefits of exercising
- less tension, stress and mental fatigue
- natural energy boosts
- improved sleep
- a sense of achievement
- focus in life and motivation
- less anger, frustration or feelings of depression
- better social life – having fun
Exercise and Depression
Depression is a common, potentially debilitating condition characterised by sadness, loss of interest or pleasure and feelings of guilt or low self worth. Depression may also manifest as disturbances in sleep, concentration, appetite, or as persistent fatigue. Symptoms of depression may occur alone, or concurrently with chronic illness, such as diabetes, or subsequent to chronic injury. Major depression is associated with an increased likelihood of early mortality, primarily due to cardiometabolic disease.
~ Other areas of intervention include:

High Performance:
Assessment in the form of team or individual performance testing is used to gage the level of fitness, skill, agility, speed, power etc. Intervention programs are then developed to improve elements that tested below the norm or that needs to be specifically improved for optimal performance in a specific sport.
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Kinesio Taping:
What Does Kinesio Taping Do?
Kinesio Taping gives support and stability to your joints and muscles without affecting circulation and range of motion. It can be used preventative, for maintenance, for edema control and for pain management. Kinesio Taping is a technique based on the body's own natural healing process. Taping exhibits its efficacy through the activation of neurological and circulatory systems. Muscles are not only attributed to the movements of the body but also control the circulation of venous and lymph flows, body temperature, etc. Therefore, the failure of the muscles to function properly induce various kinds of symptoms.
Consequently, so much attention was given to the importance of muscle function that the idea of treating the muscles in order to activate the body's own healing process came about. Using an elastic tape, it was discovered that muscles and other tissues could be helped by outside assistance. Employment of Kinesio Taping creates a totally new approach to treating nerves, muscles, and organs.

Physical Selection
The aim is to reduces the risk of injury to employees in order to create a healthier workforce with less absenteeism. Employers are then able to measure the workers suitability for a specific task.
Ergonomics is also considered part of physical selection and focuses on the office worker. It is defined as the science of designing the job, equipment, and workplace to fit the worker. Proper ergonomic design is necessary to prevent repetitive strain injuries, which can develop over time and can lead to long-term disability. Ergonomics involves workstation set-up and design, body posture evaluation and prevention of computer-related injuries and more. Ergonomics is employed to fulfill the two goals of health and productivity.
Corporate Wellness:
- High Cholesterol levels
- Smoking
- High blood pressure
- Obesity/high body fat
- Lack of exercise
- Stress
Biokineticists work as part of a multiprofessional team to individualize the program for your company and determine the best possible strategies to be employed to ensure optimal productivity and health of your employees.
