Jolene Mortimer Incorporated Biokineticists

03/09/2026

James. One year later.

James started rehabilitation with us around three months after surgery, following correction of the long-term structural effects of childhood osteomyelitis. At the time, he was still training with an external fixation frame in place.

The rehab has progressed through maintaining mobility and muscle function, managing significant asymmetry, rebuilding strength and gradually restoring load tolerance and movement capacity.

The goal from early on? Golf on the one-year anniversary. ⛳️

One year later, the fixation is gone, the rebuilding continues and James is back on the course.

We tend to hit goals around here 😉
This one feels particularly good.

19/08/2026

Come visit us at The Den!

21/07/2026

06/07/2026

JM Bio is evolving.

After many years, we’ve officially closed the chapter on Unit 804. You’ll still find us at Metalab Gym, Illovo Central, with the addition of a second practice at The Den Wellness Centre, Riverclub.

As our practice continues to grow, so does our footprint.

The locations may have changed, but our philosophy remains the same: helping people move and heal through evidence-based rehabilitation and exercise.

We look forward to welcoming you to both spaces.

📍 Illovo Central | Metalab Gym
📍 The Den Wellness Centre | Riverclub

27/05/2026

Part 1: How Our Days Start

1. A few snoozed alarms
2. A quiet drive (maybe a bit rushed because of, well, 1 👆🏻).
3. The first (maybe second) coffee
4. Watching the morning light spill over Sandton
5. Excited to see our patients ...

... Patients: “Do I really have to stop playing padel after my PRP?” 👀

(coming up next week - things we get asked daily).

Meet the team at www.jmbio.co.za

29/04/2026

"Consistency over time wins. Every. Single. Time".

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28/04/2026

Chilled chatty Tuesday here today 🤣

02/04/2026

"I slept funny"

Have you ever woken up and suddenly can’t turn your head? That’s often what we call an acute wry neck. We also often blame our sleep.

In many cases, it is driven by irritation of the small joints in the neck (facet joints), combined with a protective muscle response.

The facet joints guide movement between each level of the cervical spine. When one becomes irritated, the surrounding muscles tighten to protect it (and movement suddenly feels restricted and painful).

It’s usually not one single movement or your sleep that causes it. More often, it’s a build-up of load (posture, screen time, stress) with a small movement acting as the trigger.

The neck is highly mobile and very sensitive to change: which is why even a small joint irritation can feel quite dramatic.

In most cases:
• Gentle, pain-free movement helps
• Avoid prolonged static positions
• Gradually restore normal motion

If symptoms persist or worsen, seek assessment from a qualified healthcare practitioner, such as a biokineticist.

06/03/2026

James’ Journey

As a child, James developed osteomyelitis: a bone infection that affected the structure and growth of his leg.

Now, to address the long-term structural effects of the condition, and to keep him playing his beloved game of golf, James had internal correction surgery, six months in an external fixation frame, and 3 months with us...

Throughout that time, movement and strength work remained an important part of the process. Training continued with the frame in place to maintain mobility, muscle strength, and joint function while the bone healed.

The fixation has now been removed, and the next phase of rebuilding strength and function continues.

Recovery takes patience, consistency, and progressive work over time. Above all: a posting attitude, just like James.

24/02/2026

Rotator cuff pain isn’t just “inflammation.”

Badge-type pain + a painful arc (60–120°) often indicate load intolerance in the cuff tendons.

Important distinction:
• Tendinitis = reactive / inflammatory
• Tendinopathy = reduced load tolerance + structural change

Tendons don’t strengthen with rest. They adapt to mechanical load. Thus, our rehab focus:
• Heavy, pain-controlled isometrics
• Slow, progressive eccentrics
• Restore force balance + correct asymmetry

Assessment guides load. Load drives adaptation. Tendon repair takes time and structured progression.

Unsure where to start? Seek assessment from a qualified healthcare practitioner, such as a biokineticist.