Common mistakes and solutions Fat loss and "leaning out" are common goals that many people struggle with. Even worse, there are many fat loss mistakes that you may not even know you are making. We understand that this process can…
So, what can you do? Knee pain prevention & treatment Biokineticists can assist you in many ways to solve knee problems, reduce the risk of injury and assist in recovery from a previous injury or knee pain. Biokineticists have a…
When Should You See a Physiotherapist or a Biokineticist? Both physiotherapists and biokineticists play essential roles in rehabilitation, but they become involved at different stages of your recovery. If your pain is severe (generally more than 6 out of 10),…
What Are Ligaments? People often confuse ligaments with tendons. Put simply, ligaments connect bone to bone, while tendons connect muscle to bone. Ligaments are thick bands of connective tissue made primarily of collagen. Their main role is to provide stability…
Understanding Knee Pain: Causes, Treatment & Prevention Knee pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal complaints and can affect people of all ages. Whether your discomfort is caused by an injury, overuse, or a chronic condition, knee pain can…
Biokinetics: Exercise as Medicine for Rehabilitation, Injury Prevention & Chronic Disease Management Biokineticists are registered healthcare professionals who work alongside other medical experts to provide a holistic approach to healthcare. We prescribe exercise as medicine, using evidence-based exercise therapy to…
Why is your mid-back so important? During movement, the many joints of the spine work together to allow for movement in various directions. As a result, this allows us to perform different exercises. Movements specific to the spine include: turning,…
What are shin splints? “Shin splints” refer to pain felt along the shin bone which is the large bone in the front of your lower leg. Causes Shin splints are very common in sports such as running, soccer, netball, hockey,…