Biokinetic Blueprint: Glorified personal trainer! Exploring the Biokinetics Approach.

Let me start this off by not offending any personal trainer in their respective industry, as some of the best trainers I know have built themselves up from nothing to become well-respected masters of their domain. In terms of my relationship with personal trainers, I refer many of my patients back to their respective trainers and pass on many patients to personal trainers once they have finished their rehabilitation with me. I guess where I am going with this is that no profession is an island, and thinking you can get by doing everything and holding onto patients who no longer require your skills is doing a disservice to them.

So where does my interest and philosophy of Biokinetics interact with the patient and their individual needs? Well, it is just that - each patient is an individual case based on their unique merit. No patient I have seen has been identical in their injuries or needs. Every patient is a good challenge in unfolding the pieces that make up the puzzle to help along the rehabilitation process. The human element of rehabilitation can never be taken away, as everybody's pain is unique and processed and realized differently. The ability of the practitioner to realize this and act accordingly while balancing the empathy vs sympathy debate is of utmost importance.

Biokinetics can be a holistic approach to a lifestyle change that emphasizes the importance of listening to your body and understanding the consequences of neglecting it. At its core, biokinetics is about recognizing that our bodies are not simply machines to be pushed to their limits, but rather complex systems that require care and attention to function at their best. In some cases, the opposite is the case where we cannot control the outcomes of an injury, a fall, or an accident.

Biokinetics is like a guardian for your whole physical being. It's the gym membership that never expires, the smoothie that always tastes good, and the yoga class that never smells like feet.

In biokinetics, the focus is on creating sustainable lifestyle changes that promote long-term health and wellness. This involves not only physical activity but also nutrition, stress management, and other lifestyle factors that contribute to overall well-being. By taking a comprehensive approach to health, biokinetics seeks to address the root causes of many common health issues, rather than simply treating symptoms as they arise. It's about the cause and how to treat that cause and keep the treatment sustainable and enjoyable to maintain quality of life and thrive rather than just survive.

At the heart of biokinetics is the principle of working with your body, rather than against it. This means understanding your body's unique needs and limitations and developing a personalized approach to physical activity and wellness that is tailored to your individual needs. By taking this approach, biokinetics helps individuals achieve long-term health and wellness goals that are sustainable and enjoyable.

In essence, biokinetics is a philosophy that recognizes the interconnectedness of all aspects of our health and well-being. By taking a holistic approach to health and by understanding the importance of listening to our bodies and making sustainable lifestyle changes, we can achieve long-term health and wellness that truly lasts.

So, looking at the health and wellness perspective of biokinetics, we can now see that through this, we can deliver a different and holistic approach to rehabilitation. The body is a unique, robust yet delicate organism that allows for great capacity if treated correctly and allowed to thrive. Yet if we look at its core, the body is a soft skin covering a multitude of complex musculature that secures vital organs and tissue, which keeps us alive and functioning.

There are many factors that govern physical rehabilitation, and not all of them are physical. It is becoming increasingly common for physical practitioners to be acutely aware of a patient's mental state. This is not to say that we are trying to rehabilitate a person through psychology or even attempting to carry out mental aspects of physical rehabilitation. I am intrigued by the propensity and willingness of patients to divulge and be very open about aspects of their lives, which in turn leads to a closer and more beneficial rehabilitation process. This was reiterated in a podcast I was listening to, which stated that in a professional football dressing room, the physical therapist and physiotherapist were likely to know more about a patient's mental and personal state than the actual coach.

In closing, my takeaway from this blog would be that Biokinetics is a unique profession coupled with aspects that we have not yet fully considered or established. Your health and well-being is your own journey, and it should be nurtured and guided by people who have your best interests at heart to keep you on that journey.