Biokinetics is the profession concerned with health promotion, the maintenance of physical abilities and final phase rehabilitation, by means of scientifically-based physical activity program prescription.
Our Biokineticists specialise in preventative medicine, physical activity as medicine, total well being, orthopaedics, health management, maintenance and enhancement of physical abilities and performance, and functional movement.
The main difference is that biokinetics is a 2nd phase rehab, while a physio is a phase 1. This means that straight after injury/operation you should first visit the Physio, as they work to decrease the pain and swelling and restore full, pain free range of motion. After you have regained motion, you move on to the 2nd phase rehab with a biokineticist where we help strengthen and stretch the involved muscles before you return to your sport/everyday activities.
Jaco von Abo
Biokineticist
“Look after your body when you are young, and your body will look after you when you are old” - Jaco von Abo.
This is a slogan we see in practice everyday. Let us help you go through life without pains and niggles and become a healthier you.
Francois Marais
Biokineticist
“The journey to health CAN be effective and fun at the same time. It does not have to be one or the other” - Francois Marais.
Here at Jaco von Abo Biokinetics we make sure that all rehab and health programs are personalized and enjoyable for each individual.