Debbie Edwards – Biokineticist
Many people ask what exactly is Biokinetics? What can they expect from an appointment? And what benefits will it have for their particular injury?
By definition, Biokinetics is “The maintenance of quality of life through the use of physical activity”. As members of the Health Professions Council of South Africa,
Biokineticists are qualified to prescribe scientifically based exercises to prevent and rehabilitate disease and injuries. For example, if an individual has suffered an acute knee injury (for example sprained ligaments and/or knee surgery), he/she would benefit from specific exercises to regain strength, correct muscular imbalances (that can lead to further complications), and return to normal daily life. A session with me would involve doing these specific & individualized exercises under my supervision, with particular emphasis being placed on technique.
My practice focuses on orthopaedic injuries i.e. joint pains. I use a scientific machine that displays objective strength results, to show you where you are with regards to strength, and where you need to be. I have a personal interest in back pain, and have done extensive research on core exercises and functional biomechanics as a form of rehabilitating this debilitating injury. As an extension to this, I offer Pilates classes as a form of maintaining core strength. Please contact me with any further questions or to set up an appointment…
Edwards & Jackson Registered Biokineticists
Debbie Edwards
Email: debs_bio@rushpost.co.za
Cell: 072 329 2393
Tel: 031 573 1637
63 Kensington Drive
Durban North
Garth Halgreen – Biokineticist
M y qualifications comprise of a BA Sports Science (Cum Laude) UDW, Biokinetics (Hons) UKZN and I am registered as a member of HPCSA and BASA.
I have been in Private practice for 6 years and work in conjunction with doctors (GP’s, Orthopaedic, Neurosurgeons and other specialist physicians), physiotherapists, Chiropractors, Podiatrists, Dieticians and other health care providers.
Private practice:
- 6 years Private practice experience
- Orthopaedic injury rehabilitation pre- and post-op
- Sports injury rehabilitation
- Chronic disease rehabilitation
- Sport-specific conditioning
Work experience:
- Collegians Rugby Club – fitness coach and consultant
- Elite training of Canoeing South Africa athletes
- Program prescription for the novice exerciser
- Comrades Marathon runners, Dusi paddlers and Cyclists (road/MTB) from a rehabilitation and conditioning perspective.
- Rehab of endurance athlete’s injuries
Interests:
- Completed 3 Iron Man events
- Comrades runner
- Endurance races
Please contact us with any further questions or to set up an appointment.
Justin Bircher & Associates Registered Biokineticists
Garth Halgreen
Cel: 084 4042268
Tel: 031 562 0080
Email: Garth@thebio.co.za
Dr Bruce Grant
M-Tech Chiropractic DUT
Chiropractor, specialising in dry needling, massage, rehabiltation and manipulation.
110 Kensington Drive/Adelaide Tambo Drive
Durban North
(Tel 1) +2731 563 1313/4
(Tel 2) +2731 563 1359
(Fax) +27865167370
(Cell) +27847077789
