Khyla Kotzé

All new patients must undergo a full initial- or basic initial assessment (45-60 min) to provide the Biokineticist with more information and to identify any cautions or contra-indications to exercise.

• Full initial assessment – 60 min appointment during which the Biokineticist will take a full history of all relevant information (injuries, concerns, pain, operations / procedures, activity routines, goals for treatment, etc), and conduct a physical examination that may include a full posture analysis, special testing to determine possible injuries or pain conditions, manual muscle testing, range of motion testing & functional / biomechanical testing to determine which areas need to be addressed.
• Basic initial assessment – 45 min appointment during which the Biokineticist will take a full history of all relevant information and conduct a physical examination that may include manual muscle testing, range of motion testing & functional / biomechanical testing to determine which areas need to be addressed.

30-45 min appointment during which the Biokineticist may go through an individualised exercise programme (based on the results of the initial assessment) with the patient which will then become their home programme, OR the Biokineticist may have an in-person exercise session during which individualised & specialised exercises are done with the guidance and observation of the Biokineticist. Different modalities may also be used e.g. use of electrical muscle stimulation (EMS), gym machines and equipment, massage balls or foam rollers, swimming pool, and or manual assistance.

Yes, because biokineticists are allied medical professionals registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa, most medical aids will cover the cost of your biokinetics consultation and treatment (from your medical aid savings account). The practice is registered with all major medical aid schemes and can claim from them directly.