1) Why should I book a consultation with a Biokineticist?

As Biokineticists, we specialize in the science of movement as a modality to correct, improve or rehabilitate soft tissue (muscles/ligaments/tendons), joints and bone. We focus on individualized program prescriptions to suit each client's needs and to meet their goals. Our holistic approach will include clinical reasoning to make sure we treat each client to the best of our ability.

Our services will be ideal for anyone that wants to do pre-hab, rehabilitation of an injury, posture correction, gait analysis, sport specific training, general fitness, weight loss or any high risk condition (heart problems, auto-immune diseases, chronic conditions etc.).

2) Does the practice claim from the medical aid?

Lelani Botha Biokineticists is a cash practice. The clients pay the practice directly and we then provide a claim statement (once your sessions that you paid for are completed). The claim statement can be submitted to your medical aid and they will refund you from your medical savings account or allied therapeutic benefit (depending on your medical aid).

3)  Will my Biokinetic consultation and/or sessions be covered by my medical aid when I submit the claim statement?

Biokineticists are allied medical professionals registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa. This means that our services can be claimed back through your medical aid. Our tariffs are below medical aid rates and therefore you should not have a problem with the claiming process if you have medical savings available or an active allied therapeutic benefit.

4) What is the difference between a Biokineticist and a Physiotherapist?

The field of Biokinetics is mainly focused on the rehabilitation and treatment of injuries or diseases. Biokineticists specialize in the use of exercise as a treatment and rehabilitative modality to correct muscle imbalances, posture adaptations and poor flexibility around joints. Final phase rehabilitation and prescriptive exercise interventions for the health promotion and maintenance of special populations remain the main focus for any Biokineticist. The scope of practice of Biokinetics does not include the manual physiotherapeutic approaches of mobilisation, manipulation, dry needling and direct soft tissue release of the musculoskeletal system.

Physiotherapy is also a field that specializes in rehabilitation, but it involves a far more “hands on” approach and usually involves the initial stages of rehab. An orthopaedic and sports physiotherapist is a degreed allied health practitioner skilled in orthopaedic and neuro-musculoskeletal diagnosis, treatment and management of the client. 

Both professions will require membership at the HPCSA to be registered practitioners in South Africa.

Lelani Botha Biokineticists is a practice that encourages a multi-disciplinary approach to rehabilitation, thus we work with Physiotherapists and refer patients where and if needed.

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