Move to Thrive - Esti van Rooyen Biokineticists

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Move to Thrive - Esti van Rooyen Biokineticists The term comes from "bio" (life) and "kinetics" (movement), meaning they focus on improving quality of life through scientifically designed movement.

A biokineticist is a healthcare professional who specializes in exercise therapy to improve physical functioning, manage chronic conditions, and aid in injury rehabilitation. Key Roles of a Biokineticist:
Rehabilitation: Assists individuals recovering from injuries or surgeries, especially orthopedic (e.g., knee, back, shoulder) injuries. Chronic Disease Management: Designs exercise programs for conditions like diabetes, heart disease, arthritis, or osteoporosis. Performance Enhancement: Helps athletes or active individuals improve strength, flexibility, and biomechanical efficiency. Injury Prevention: Assesses movement patterns and corrects imbalances to reduce injury risk. Postural and Functional Assessments: Analyzes body mechanics and posture to develop targeted exercise interventions. Biokineticists typically work in collaboration with other healthcare professionals like physiotherapists, doctors, and personal trainers, and their services are evidence-based and tailored to individual needs.

🎗️ **THE MISSING PIECE HAS ALWAYS BEEN CONTINUATION OF CARE**Cancer treatment is focused on something incredibly importa...
07/10/2026

🎗️ **THE MISSING PIECE HAS ALWAYS BEEN CONTINUATION OF CARE**

Cancer treatment is focused on something incredibly important:

**Treating the cancer.**

But surviving cancer requires more than treating the disease.

Treatment can leave lasting effects on the body.

Chemotherapy may contribute to fatigue, muscle loss, neuropathy, changes in heart health and cognitive function.

Radiation can affect mobility, tissue flexibility and cardiovascular or respiratory function.

Hormonal therapies can affect bone health, muscle mass, body composition and metabolic health.

Surgery can change strength, mobility, posture, balance and lymphatic function.

And these effects don’t simply disappear when the **last treatment is finished.**

That’s why continuation of care matters.

There needs to be a bridge between:

**Diagnosis → Treatment → Recovery → Rehabilitation → Survivorship → Long-term health**

Too often, the medical treatment ends — but the recovery journey is far from over.

**Finishing treatment is not the same as

MISTAKE #5: Thinking that exercise only counts if you do a “proper workout”Some days, 45 minutes of exercise simply isn...
05/10/2026

MISTAKE #5: Thinking that exercise only counts if you do a “proper workout”

Some days, 45 minutes of exercise simply isn't realistic.

And that's okay.

Your minimum can be incredibly small:

🚶‍♀️ 5 minutes of walking.
🪑 One set of standing up from a chair.
💪 A few simple exercises.

It still counts.

The goal isn't to have a perfect week.

The goal is to keep the habit going, even when treatment or recovery makes things difficult.

Because sometimes...

5 minutes is enough to keep you moving forward. ❤️

MOVE TO THRIVE IS EXPANDING:Now at two locations📍 Garsfontein2 days per week📍 Virgin Active Menlyn MaineRest of the week...
01/10/2026

MOVE TO THRIVE IS EXPANDING:
Now at two locations

📍 Garsfontein
2 days per week

📍 Virgin Active Menlyn Maine
Rest of the week

Same Esti. Same Move to Thrive. More access.

Then:

Whether you're recovering from injury, getting back to training or wanting to get stronger, let's measure where you are and build from there.

Research suggests that breast cancer survivors who are physically active after diagnosis may experience a 28-40% lower r...
01/10/2026

Research suggests that breast cancer survivors who are physically active after diagnosis may experience a 28-40% lower risk of breast-cancer-specific mortality compared with less active survivors.

That is a powerful reminder of why safe, individualized exercise support matters.
Breast cancer survivors often face changes in strength, mobility, balance, posture, fatigue, lymphedema risk, pain, and confidence after treatment. They need professionals who know how to modify exercise appropriately and support recovery with care.

Losing weight on a GLP-1? 👀The scale tells you how much you’ve lost — but not what you’ve lost.Are you losing body fat w...
17/09/2026

Losing weight on a GLP-1? 👀

The scale tells you how much you’ve lost — but not what you’ve lost.

Are you losing body fat while maintaining muscle, or are you losing valuable muscle too?

📊 Track more than your weight. Track your body composition.

🔥 InBody 3-Scan Special — R600

Use your 3 scans to see how your body is changing over time — not just what the scale says.

Know what you’re losing. Know what you need to protect.

📍 Move to Thrive | Garsfontein
📲 Book your InBody scans today.

🏒⚽ ACL + Meniscus Surgery: When Can You Return to Sport?One of the most common questions after surgery is:"When can I pl...
28/07/2026

🏒⚽ ACL + Meniscus Surgery: When Can You Return to Sport?

One of the most common questions after surgery is:
"When can I play sport again?"

The answer isn't just about time—it's about healing and passing the right tests.

A general timeline looks like this:
🗓️ 0–3 months: Regain movement, reduce swelling, restore strength.
🏃 3–6 months: Build strength, improve balance, begin running and jumping when appropriate.
⚡ 6–9 months: Agility, change of direction and sport-specific training.
🏅 9–12+ months: Return to sport only after meeting objective return-to-sport criteria.

Before returning, you should have:
✅ Full movement
✅ Little to no swelling
✅ Strong leg muscles
✅ Good balance and control
✅ Confidence in your knee
✅ Clearance from your surgeon and rehabilitation team

Remember:
Your knee may feel good before it's fully ready. Returning too soon can increase the risk of another ACL injury.

Recovery isn't a race—it's about giving yourself the best chance of returning stronger and staying injury-free.

💬 Are you recovering from an ACL injury or know someone who is? Share this post to help them understand the journey.

29/05/2026

Here’s a smooth follow-up post that keeps the vibe encouraging and real:

💗 Mammogram update! 💗

So many people messaged me after my last post — thank you for the love!
And let me just say this loud and clear:

👉 It. Was. Not. Painful.
Honestly, the whole thing was quicker and easier than I expected. The radiographer guided me through every step, made sure I was comfortable, and before I knew it… done!

If fear of pain has been holding you back, please don’t let it.
Your peace of mind is worth those few minutes.

This is your sign to go for it — your b***s (and your future self) will thank you. 💕

This is not the end of your journey — it’s the start of your comeback.If you’re unsure where to start, get guidance.Your...
14/04/2026

This is not the end of your journey — it’s the start of your comeback.

If you’re unsure where to start, get guidance.
Your body has been through a lot — but it’s also incredibly capable of recovery.

💡 What type of exercise works best?
Research supports a combination of:
✔️ Aerobic (walking, cycling)
✔️ Strength training
✔️ 2–3x per week minimum

13/04/2026

Here’s what the latest cancer research (2025–2026) says every survivor should focus on 👇

✨ 1. Get a Survivorship Plan
Not optional anymore. You need a clear follow-up roadmap: scans, blood tests, symptom checks, and long-term monitoring.

✨ 2. Move Your Body — Exercise Is Medicine
Research shows regular exercise can reduce recurrence risk.
Aim for: 150 min/week cardio + 2 strength sessions.

✨ 3. Eat for Long-Term Health
Not extreme diets — just consistency: whole foods, fibre, plants, less processed stuff.

✨ 4. Look After Your Mental Health
Anxiety, fear of recurrence, and fatigue are normal.
Therapy, community, and support groups truly help.

✨ 5. Keep Up With Screenings
Cancer survivors have a higher risk of recurrence or new cancers — early checks save lives.

✨ 6. Build a Team Around You
Oncologist + GP + biokineticist + mental health support.
You deserve coordinated care, not guesswork.

💛 Survivorship isn’t just living longer — it’s living WELL.
Your post-cancer life is a new chapter, not a closing one.

What Does a Biokineticist Actually Do?Biokinetics is more than exercise - it’s clinical movement therapy. Biokineticists...
03/04/2026

What Does a Biokineticist Actually Do?

Biokinetics is more than exercise - it’s clinical movement therapy. Biokineticists assess how your body moves, identify imbalances or limitations, and prescribe structured exercise to improve function, reduce pain and support long-term health.
Think of it as exercise, but prescribed like medicine.

👉 Learn more about how biokinetics can help you:
https://biokineticssa.org.za/public-information/

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Level 1, Suite 1, Menlyn Maine Square Corner Aramist And Dallas Road Menlyn Maine Ext. 11, Menlyn
Pretoria
0181

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Monday 08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday 08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday 08:00 - 18:00
Thursday 08:00 - 18:00
Friday 08:00 - 15:00

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082 803 7028

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