Expert advice on biokineticist rehabilitation, exercise therapy, and healthy living.
Fear of falling is not just a psychological discomfort. It is a clinical condition with measurable physical consequences, and it affects a significant proportion of older adults, including
Read MoreFalls are not a normal or inevitable part of ageing. They are, however, the leading cause of injury-related death in people over the age of 65, and the
Read MoreYour heart is a pump. Its job is to drive blood through your blood vessels, delivering oxygen to your tissues and removing waste products. This process is fundamental
Read MoreIf there were a single intervention that reduced the risk of falls, slowed the progression of chronic disease, improved mental health, and helped older adults maintain their independence,
Read MoreOne of the more surprising facts about ageing is that the older you get, the less reliably you feel thirsty. By the time an older adult feels thirsty,
Read MoreJohannesburg winters are cold enough to make anyone want to stay on the couch. For older adults in particular, the consequences of giving in to that impulse are
Read MoreLower back pain is one of the most common conditions we treat at JW Bio. It affects a significant portion of adults at some point in their lives
Read MoreIf your doctor has referred you to a biokineticist and you are not quite sure what that means, you are not alone. Biokinetics is a relatively young profession,
Read MoreAround half of all falls in older adults happen at home. Not in shopping centres or on uneven pavements, but in familiar rooms where people feel safe. The
Read MoreMedication is one of the most significant and most overlooked contributors to fall risk in older adults. Unlike muscle weakness or poor balance, which develop gradually and visibly,
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