What’s The Difference Between A Biokineticist And A Physiotherapist

Ever wondered, what’s the difference between biokinetics and physiotherapy? Biokineticist Mark Digby helps break it down. 

When a patient sustains an injury, a physiotherapist will assess and treat the injury. A biokineticist’s primary function is to improve physical functioning and health care through exercise.

Johannesburg-based biokineticist Mark Digby says, “Whereas physiotherapists deal with the acute pain to help relieve pain and swelling, biokinetics is the profession concerned with preventive health care, the maintenance of physical abilities and final phase rehabilitation, by means of scientifically-based physical activity programmes,” says Mark. A biokineticist will improve the client’s physical well-being and quality of life, lower their risk of developing chronic diseases, improve sport and athletic performance, and assist with recovery after injury, surgery or illness.

Biokineticists help to deal with: 

• Chronic diseases like heart disease, hypertension, arthritis and diabetes
• Orthopedic conditions that prevent optimizing quality of life
• Recovery from surgery 
• Recovery from injuries that hamper optimal functioning 
• Recurring sport injuries
• Exercises as part of weight management programmes
• General physical ability through exercise

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