Our Focus on Rehabilitation and Recovery
The difference between a Biokineticist & a Physiotherapist.
Biokinetics can be defined as “life through movement”. This is exactly what encompasses the spectrum of a Biokineticist whose utmost goal is to encourage and establish habits of movement in all individuals and for a whole range of conditions. As Biokineticists, movement is the form of therapy that we use to treat pain, injury, or manage a condition. Our therapy includes stretching, dynamic neuromuscular stabilization, mobility work, functional movement patterns, breath work, core training, balance and proprioceptive training, and strengthening. Physiotherapy practices hands-on therapeutic modalities such as needling, cupping, hot & cold therapy, ultrasound, and lazer. These therapies also play a major role in complete and optimal recovery and this is why Biokineticists and Physiotherapists often work together.
Where physiotherapists are more likely to function in the acute phase of rehab and pain management, a Biokineticist takes a long term approach to rehabilitation and maintenance throughout your life. When an injury occurs or follows a surgical procedure, a physiotherapist ensures pain-free full range of motion at the injury site, focusing on reducing swelling and pain. A biokineticist will then take over once pain, inflammation & swelling has reduced and where improvement and re-establishing the lost strength becomes the primary focus. As Biokineticists, we strive to take you beyond your previous limitations to ensure that re-injury would not occur and to establish pre-injury strength and confidence.
When should I see a Biokineticist?
Nikki Meyer Biokinetics offers science-based exercise protocols to address injuries, surgeries, and pain in muscles, joints, ligaments, bones, and tendons. Our approach focuses on restoring normal function through stretching, mobility, and strengthening exercises. We target the root cause of pain, not just the symptoms, and provide specialized rehabilitation for optimal recovery. We also offer exercise guidance for chronic health conditions, pregnancy, athletes, and those seeking to maintain muscle and bone health. Trust our expert biokinetics to help you achieve your goals and alleviate discomfort.
