Injured or looking for real improvement; what do you know about biokinetics?

[The Ghost]

In SA it seems that all lay people seem to know about is Virgin active and personal trainers.

Do you know what biokinetics is, and do you see a biokineticist?

[nigelhicks]

yip. ... been there done that ... works like a bomb! ... Snapped my ACL and had a reconstructive surgery. Spent 6 months working hard with a biokineticist in hillcrest (she used to be the Cheetahs Rugby Team bio) ... was amazing ... my legs super strong now.

[TYGA]

Anyone suggest or recommend a good one in Stellenbosch? Got a cankle that's going to be needing some work.

[The Ghost]

By the poor response response to this thread, my fears are confirmed. We do not know enough about the subject, and the REAL benefits.

Sad really.

[Minion]

By the poor response response to this thread, my fears are confirmed. We do not know enough about the subject, and the REAL benefits.

Sad really.

Or we don't feel motivated enough to respond to a thread about it on the Hub.

[The Ghost]

True Edman, but I have seen plenty of people that seem quite serious about their performance on here.

[Agteros]

I've used bios for conditioning (preventative work) as well as rehab. I'm strongly of the opinion that by merely running / cycling a lot we set ourselves up for overuse and imbalance injuries.

 

Bio sessions fall squarely into the 'train smart, not hard' category.

 

Most people are of the more hours/miles mentality and feel they cannot take time from training for doing bio sessions (and yes, bios do cost money as well), however regular exercises as prescribed by a bio will help to resolve all kinds of issues which MORE training will juts aggravate.

 

But then again, maybe most are not really training, they just like to ride their bikes....

Most people will do better to go to a biokineticist than to just ride their bikes around!

Edited March 1, 2012 by HEman

[Seeker911]

Hmmm how do I spell that work again Bio .... Ok so how about telling us some more about Biokinetics and why we should consider seeing one.

[The Ghost]

Nice one HEman, I think you are spot on.

 

Indeed Seeker911, I shall do so later, but now Im off to see my biokineticist - yes, really.

[nigelhicks]

Bio's are brilliant as they teach you how to train doing non-impact training that strengthens any area of the body you so desire without impacting negatively on joints and muscles etc ... I did a ton of leg and core work and it was amazing what special squats and calf raises and "one-legged goalkeeping" does for your strength and balance. I highly recommend it.

[Agteros]

Nice one HEman, I think you are spot on. Indeed Seeker911, I shall do so later, but now Im off to see my biokineticist - yes, really.

 

My bio uses Benita De Witt's Lynotherapy to help me with some running niggles, and has referred me to a physio to sort out some inflammation issues(next session tomorrow morning - needles yuck!). Back to the bio next week Tuesday.

[djvr]

It cost me a fortune to get my son through university to obtain his honours degree Biokenetics. Thats all I know.

[Falco]

Going to a biokineticist is the best money I have ever spent on cycling. A proper assessment, followed by good training advice (mainly off the bike), has improved my performance immensely, and cut injuries down to practically nil. A good bio is worth every cent.

Edited March 1, 2012 by Falco

[Pronutro]

So I have no apparent issues or niggles at the moment. I make an appointment at a Bio, walk in there and say what?

 

"Hi, please asses me and give some exercises"?

 

It's a serious question, and the reason I probably don't go. When you have a problem it's easy, because you simply say "I have this niggle, or this pain". But when you don't, then what do you tell them? Do they assess your stride, or your pedal stroke, or bike setup? If I knew more, perhaps I'd do more.

 

But that is the purpose of your question right? To inform. Otherwise, I'll just trod happily along like I have. Of course, I could also Google it. But then, I have a million and one other things to Google that I want to know more stuff about, and just haven't come around to Bio's yet :-)

Edited March 1, 2012 by Pronutro

[The Ghost]

Basically bio's have a very good understanding of the working of muscles and muscle groups, and hence how best to train them.

They use techniques like eccentric training as opposed to the concentric training that a general personal trainer will use.

This particular technique means that the muscles are expanding while taking strain as opposed to contracting and the result is more muscle damage and hence more rejuvenation and strength. As HEman said "train smart not hard"!

They can also assist in training muscle groups to work together, at the moment in my case, when my quads are working my hammies are taking it easier, but I can get better balance and power if they work together.

 

Pronutro, I think of it as goals, not "problems", that way a "problem" or goal doesnt have to be about fixing, it can also be about improving.

For example if a cyclist is training hard but after a while they feel like the gains are getting min and they are starting to plateau, a goal would be to increase gains again; a bio can help with that.

So in that case you can go to a bio and say "hey, I have hit a plateau and I need help to push to the next level"

[The Ghost]

Things they can help with that are often overlooked:

 

Balance

Form (posture, movement etc)

Core strength

Identifying problem muscle groups