To provide leading Biokinetics rehabilitative care services based on sound scientific evidence, our experience and expertise to improve the physical functioning, daily performance and quality of life of our patients.
To provide equitable and accessible Biokinetics Rehabilitative care to all we serve, which is patient centred, using scientific evidence, correct movement patterns and expertise.
BIO + KINETICS = LIFE/HUMAN BODY + MOVEMENT = LIFE THROUGH MOVEMENT – MOVEMENT OF THE BODY
The Science of Movement and the application of exercise in rehabilitative treatment of performance. Biokinetics’ primary function is to improve physical functioning and health care through exercise as a modality. Biokinetics is the profession concerned with health promotion, the maintenance of physical abilities and final phase rehabilitation, by means of scientifically-based physical activity programme prescription.
Biokineticist
Avinesh Pursad has been practicing as a Biokineticist for the past 20years. After completing his internship at The Sport Science Institute of South Africa, he took up a position with Angela Lander Biokineticist. Under Angela Landers guidance he was able to hone in his skills in Orthopaedic rehabilitation. In 2006 he became a partner in Lander & Pursad Biokineticists, during the 10years of their partnership he was able to further improve his Biokinetics knowledge in Neurological rehabilitation. He also became involved with lecturing on the Honours Biokinetics programme for UCT’s Exercise Science and Sports Medicine Department. In 2016 he took up a position with the Sports Science Institute of South Africa as Manager of the Orthopaedic and Neurological department. In this position he managed a team of Biokineticists focused on Biokinetic Orthopaedic and Neurological rehabilitation.
Avinesh has a passion for Back, Groin, Knee and Shoulder Injuries as well as Rehabilitation of Stroke patients. He is a Senior Lecturer for UCT’s Exercise Science and Sports Medicine Department.
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2022