Nadus Nieuwoudt Biokineticist

Movement for Post-Viral Fatigue

Recovering from a viral illness can leave you feeling drained, weak and unable to return to normal activity.

Biokinetics supports recovery through carefully graded exercise that rebuilds endurance without overloading the system. The focus is on pacing, consistency and listening to the body.
Recovery isn’t about rushing - it’s about progressing safely.

👉 Find support for your recovery:
https://biokineticssa.org.za/public-information/

Perimenopause & Movement Support

Perimenopause can bring changes such as decreased bone density, muscle loss, joint stiffness and fatigue.

Biokinetics focuses on strength training, mobility and weight-bearing exercise to support bone health, maintain muscle and improve overall function during this transition.

Staying active during this phase is key to long-term health.

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

Back by popular demand - keep your rugby child fit and strong during the July school holidays by joining my annual rugby conditioning program

The Movement Formula #2: Mobility

Mobility is your body’s ability to move freely through a full range of motion. When mobility is limited, everyday movements can feel stiff, restricted or uncomfortable.
Biokinetics focuses on improving joint range, flexibility and movement efficiency through targeted, controlled exercise - helping your body move with greater ease and less strain.
Better mobility means smoother, more comfortable movement in everything you do.

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

The Movement Formula #3: Control

Control is what allows your body to move with precision and stability. It’s not just about moving - it’s about moving well.
Without proper control, even simple movements can place unnecessary stress on joints and muscles. Biokineticists help improve coordination, muscle activation and stability to ensure your body moves safely and efficiently.
Strong control builds confidence and reduces injury risk.

👉 Find out how a biokineticist can support your movement:
https://biokineticssa.org.za/public-information/

It’s here: International Biokinetics Week! This year’s theme is “Movement is Medicine - This Is My Dose.”

Throughout the upcoming week, we’ll be showing how biokinetics uses movement as a clinical tool to improve health, support recovery and change lives. This is your dose of movement medicine, and it starts now!

👉 Follow the week, get involved and share the message:
https://biokineticssa.org.za/public-information/

What Biokinetics Is Really About...

We don’t guess exercise. We prescribe it.

Biokineticists are clinical exercise specialists - not personal trainers, and not acute rehab physios, but healthcare professionals who use movement to improve long-term function, prevent injury and support recovery. It’s exercise with a purpose.

👉 Find out more about what biokinetics is all about:
https://biokineticssa.org.za/public-information/

Breathing Better Through Movement!

Respiratory conditions like asthma, COPD and post-TB recovery can make daily movement feel harder than it should. Biokinetics uses carefully prescribed exercise to improve breathing efficiency, build endurance and support better overall lung function. With the right guidance, movement can help you feel stronger and more in control of your health.

👉 Learn more about what Biokinetics can do for you: https://biokineticssa.org.za/public-information/

Next in our Movement Myth Busters series...

Movement Myth: 'If you exercise regularly, you don’t need a biokineticist.'

❌ Fiction
Being active doesn’t always mean moving correctly.

✅ Fact
Many active individuals have underlying imbalances, poor movement patterns or inefficiencies that increase injury risk over time. Biokinetics focuses on improving movement quality, not just quantity.

Better movement leads to better performance and fewer setbacks.

👉 Move smarter, not just more:
https://biokineticssa.org.za/public-information/

Last in our series...

Movement Myth: 'Pain means you should stop exercising altogether.'

❌ Fiction
Avoiding movement completely can often worsen the problem.

✅ Fact
Pain is complex and doesn’t always mean damage. With the right guidance, movement can help reduce pain, improve function and build resilience.

Biokineticists tailor exercise to work with your body - not against it.

👉 Don’t let pain stop you from moving forward:
https://biokineticssa.org.za/public-information/