Services
Our Speciality
Biokinetics
UPT offers Biokinetic services that helps you recover from orthopedic injuries, whether this is sports related injuries or to build up your strength after an operation. At UPT we will help you to build up your muscular strength to gain optimal performance or regain functional movement capability.
If you are looking to return to your recreational sport, our Biokineticist will take a scientific approach through evidence-based exercises to help you through your recovery. Using extensive knowledge of Biomechanics and Physiology, our Biokineticist can guide you through proper exercise techniques. You will work through an individualize exercise plan with our Biokineticist to help you on your recovery journey.
We understand the frustration of joint pain or muscular injuries. With aging your muscular strength decreases and confidence in your balance deteriates. Gaining strength back after an operation or merely coping with your joint pain can be frustrating especially if you do not know how to address it. At UPT, our Biokineticist will work through your individual rehab program showing you the evidence-based exercises to help you decrease your pain and improve your quality of life.
UPT takes on a preventative approach to decrease the risk of serious further injury. Instead of waiting until the pain gets worse or your injury has progressed badly, we recommend that you consult our Biokineticist. Recent studies proclaim that engaging in certain strength exercises before an operation has a far better outcome for your rehab following an operation. We will give you the tools and coping strategies guided by evidence to help you recover through your rehab.
Health, Wellness & Rehabilitation
We often neglect our health until illness strikes, and only then do we realise its importance.
- First Aid Service
- Pilates
- SensorimotorTraining
- Motor Control
- Injury Assessment
- Rehabilitation
Performance
Expect the best of yourself, and then do what is necessary to make it a reality.
- Strength and Condition
- Testing and Measurement
- Performance Analysis
- Talent Identification
- Coaching
- Skills / Player Development
Therapy & Recovery
My recovery must come first so that everything I love in life doesn't have to come last.
- Massage Therapy
- Strapping
- Taping
- Myofascial Manipulation / Release
- Cryotherapy
- Electro Muscular Stimulation (EMS)
What to Expect from your Booking
Our Biokineticists will begin by conducting a comprehensive assessment of your condition, including an analysis of your medical history, current symptoms, and physical limitations. Through various movement tests and evaluations, the Biokineticist pinpoint the root cause of your discomfort and movement compensation patterns. Objective measurements including muscle force production imbalances using a strength Dynometer will be taken. The VALD strength Dynometer is a device that measures force and is a great tool to identify in which movement you are weak. Other measurement including circumferences and range of motion will also be implemented depending on the specific injury. The Biokineticist will also do a posture analysis and record their findings together with various special tests. All this information will be analysed by the Biokineticist to design an exercise program.
With the assessment results in hand, our Biokineticists design a personalized exercise program that fits to your unique needs and goals. We will generate a report to give you a brief description on where your weakness is and what our plan includes to address these weakness and imbalances. Exercises are carefully selected to address your specific injury or condition, promoting safe and effective healing.
Your rehabilitation journey is a process and not a quick fix. To get sustainable results, our Biokineticist will show you the proper technique to do various exercises. This guided rehabilitation sessions will help you to do progressive strength exercises that fit your strength and pain level. After you have completed your rehabilitation following the guidance from our Biokineticist, you will be equipped with the knowledge on how to continue your exercises on your own. You will need to commit to a series of exercise sessions guided by one of our Biokineticists. By engaging in this package of rehabilitation exercise sessions, it will require commitment from you and give the Biokineticist undisruptive focus to work on your goals. This ensure that you perform exercises with the correct form and technique to maximize their benefits and minimize the risk of further injury.
As you progress, we continually assess your improvements and make necessary adjustments to your exercise program. After 6-8 weeks we will conduct a re-retest of the exercises performed in our initial assessment. This includes using objective measures such as the strength Dynometer to track your progression. Our goal is to empower you with the tools and knowledge to take charge of your recovery actively. After the re-test we will adjust the program accordingly to maximize your results.
Once you have successfully recovered from your orthopedic injury, our Biokineticists can help you transition into an exercise routine that enhances your overall physical performance. Whether you seek to excel in sports or simply maintain an active lifestyle, we are here to support your ongoing well-being. Our aim is to provide you with the necessary knowledge and tools to adopt an ongoing healthy lifestyle. By now you will be able to understand your own possible compensations and what you can do by yourself exercise effectively and injury free.
Meet Our Specialists
Pieter Lombard
Senior Biokineticist
Pieter was born on the South Coast of KZN where he attended school and competed in various sports. This is where his interest in the sport and medicine started to take shape.He completed his 3-year studies at Stellenbosch University in sport science, with an additional fourth year honours degree in Biokinetics. After his studies he completed his internship at the Stellenbosch Biokinetics Centre based at the University of Stellenbosch.
Completed a Myofascial workshop course through MAP movement that assists with a full view of the body and its myofascial meridians. ISAK (level 1) which allows him to do skinfolds and work out body fat percentages.Various courses in exercise programme design, stretching and elastic band exercises prescription. BASIC life support and emergency oxygen support.
Continuously partaking in Continues Professional Development (CPD) courses to keep up to date with the latest information in rehabilitation.Pieter has a particular interest in trail running. He enjoys focusing on lower limb rehabilitation, including hip, knee, and ankle rehab.
Reghard La Grange
Senior Biokineticist
Reghard comes from Bellville in the Western Cape. Having been schooled at Bellville High and subsequently having studied at the University of Stellenbosch, he is a proud Capetonian through and through.
During his time as a student at the University of Stellenbosch, he has obtained two Honours degrees i.e. BSc Honours degree in Biokinetics as well as an BSc Honours degree in High Performance (Sport Science). Moreover, he has obtained qualifications as a NSCA Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), sport massage therapist and ISAK Level 2 anthropometrist. During his internship year he had the privilege of working at a renowned neuro-rehabilitation practice at the Sport Science Institute of South Africa (SSISA). During this time, he decided to continue his studies in the field by completing his MSc in Sport Science (Biokinetics) at the University of Stellenbosch specialising in neurological rehabilitation and cognition.
After completing his MSc he spent some time overseas after being invited to work as a researcher at the world-renowned Max Planck Institute for Cognitive and Brain Sciences (Department of Neurology) at the University of Leipzig in Germany. Here he had the opportunity to work with world-class researchers in the field of neuroscience, biomechanics and rehabilitation.
Along with being in practice for 6 years, Reghard has more than a decade’s worth of experience in lecturing for various prestigious South African Universities, Learning Centres and Colleges.
Lastly, Reghard has a passion for neuro-rehabilitation and high performance in various health populations (with and without disabilities).
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- +27 72 276 6556
- +27 72 856 8127
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Contact Number
- +27 72 856 8127
- +27 72 276 6556
Locations
- Bellville
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