Exercise is our Tool
WHAT IS BIOKINETICS?
BIO + KINETICS = LIFE + MOVEMENT = LIFE THROUGH MOVEMENT
Biokinetics’ primary function is to improve physical functioning and health care through exercise as a modality.
Biokinetics is the profession concerned with health promotion, the maintenance of physical abilities and final phase rehabilitation, by means of scientifically-based physical activity programme prescription.
ABOUT KIM
Kim has 30 years of experience in the field of Biokinetics. She studied and worked for the University of Cape Town , and at the Sports Science Institute of South Africa and after a stint at SKY TV in the UK in their sports department, opened a practice at Vincent Pallotti Hospital. Kim also lectures at UCT and is an external examiner for UCT.
Kim has special interests in orthopaedic rehabilitation and combines her past dance training to assist dancers. She enjoys using different modes of functional treatment and working as part of a bigger team. Kim practices what she preaches and commits to exercise daily loving trail running, surfing, mountain biking and gym.
Growing the field of biokinetics is part of her philosophy and she thrives leading new young biokineticists in their careers. Presently Isabella Pellei is working with Kim. Isabella completed both her BS.c in Sports and Exercise Science and her Honours degree in Biokinetics at the University of the Western Cape. She then went on to complete her internship at the Sports Science Institute of South Africa. She has a special interest in geriatrics, pregnancy, chronic disease and orthopedic rehabilitation. In her spare time, you will find her running in the mountains or reading a good book.
We are located in Vincent Pallotti Hospital in the Dick Williamson Medical Centre. The centre houses a rehabilitation gym as well as an indoor heated swimming pool. Hydrotherapy is a valuable treatment option that we have to offer.
Can speak more about having all the necessary equipment.
We are located in Vincent Pallotti Hospital in the Dick Williamson Medical Centre. The centre houses a rehabilitation gym as well as an indoor heated swimming pool. Hydrotherapy is a valuable treatment option that we have to offer.
OUR PREMISES
ABOUT KIM
Kim has 30 years of experience in the field of Biokinetics. She studied and worked for the University of Cape Town , and at the Sports Science Institute of South Africa and after a stint at SKY TV in the UK in their sports department, opened a practice at Vincent Pallotti Hospital. Kim also lectures at UCT and is an external examiner for UCT.
Kim has special interests in orthopaedic rehabilitation and combines her past dance training to assist dancers. She enjoys using different modes of functional treatment and working as part of a bigger team. Kim practices what she preaches and commits to exercise daily loving trail running, surfing, mountain biking and gym.
Growing the field of biokinetics is part of her philosophy and she thrives leading new young biokineticists in their careers. Presently Isabella Pellei is working with Kim. Isabella completed both her BS.c in Sports and Exercise Science and her Honours degree in Biokinetics at the University of the Western Cape. She then went on to complete her internship at the Sports Science Institute of South Africa. She has a special interest in geriatrics, pregnancy, chronic disease and orthopedic rehabilitation. In her spare time, you will find her running in the mountains or reading a good book.
We are located in Vincent Pallotti Hospital in the Dick Williamson Medical Centre. The centre houses a rehabilitation gym as well as an indoor heated swimming pool. Hydrotherapy is a valuable treatment option that we have to offer.
Can speak more about having all the necessary equipment.
We are located in Vincent Pallotti Hospital in the Dick Williamson Medical Centre. The centre houses a rehabilitation gym as well as an indoor heated swimming pool. Hydrotherapy is a valuable treatment option that we have to offer.
OUR PREMISES
SERVICES OFFERED
Orthopedic rehabilitation
Hydrotherapy including group classes
Cardiac rehabilitation
Neuro rehabilitation eg: MS, Parkinsons, CP and strokes
Chronic disease exercise prescription eg: diabetes, osteoporosis, fibromyalgia & RA
Sports conditioning
Pregnancy exercise classes
Personalized exercise prescription for health and fitness
Fitness assessments for: