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Stress and lack of physical movement are the primary causes of modern day diseases and pain and have become routine in the work environment. The physical and psychological effects of stress such as headaches lower back pain, depression and anxiety combined with sustained incorrect postures, faulty movements and the lingering effect of previous injuries … all of these result in a workforce that operates below par and has a negative impact on bottom line results.

Fortunately, there is a solution:

• an innovative onsite wellness service that provides specialised effective therapy to relieve a wide range of work- and stress related health problems.
• provides stress reduction techniques and introduces key safe movements, stretches and exercises.
• ensures that each participant has an initial assessment followed by a series of 20 minute private therapy sessions on a weekly basis.
• A revolutionary approach to corporate wellness which integrates the medical knowledge of Biokinetics with the principles of Pilates.

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• It is a private session where the employee remains clothed and is asked to lie on a mat or treatment bed.
• Stress reduction techniques such as light hands on around the head, neck and shoulders and breathing will be done.
• The employee will be guided through a series of safe and gentle movements and exercises.
• Other enjoyable equipment such as exercise balls and barrels will also be used to accomplish the desired effects.
• The sessions are relaxing and therapeutic leaving the employee revitalised, and focused.

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“Access to expert therapy, relaxation and rehabilitation without time off from work”

• Biokinetics is a medically recognised therapeutic health profession.
• Specialises in rehabilitation and prevention of injuries and a wide range of health conditions.
• Its goal is to maintain health through, movement, exercises and physical activity.

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A biokineticist is a specialised exercise therapist who enhances an individual’s physical condition and quality of life through physical assessment and the recommendation of a health exercise programme.

The programme is designed to achieve optimum physical performance and has three phases.

1. Stress relief. This is achieved through:
   a) Breathing techniques
   b) Hands-on relaxation techniques for head, neck and upper back muscle tension.
   c) Therapeutic stretches, movements and exercises.

2. Movement: re-education and posture correction
   This teaches employees how to move and use the correct muscles both at work and home in order to minimise further injury, inflammation and improve posture. The focus at all times is on prevention of injury.

3. Employee restoration
   An essential part of this phase is rehabilitation, education and advice regarding preventative approaches to avoid future injury and pain. This is achieved through:
   
   a) Simple movements
   Easy to do feel good exercises, that will be used to rehabilitate current and past injuries and diseases. Each exercise is carefully monitored and supervised to ensure that it is performed correctly to maximise the benefits.
   
   b ) Sports and Fitness guidance
   This is an exciting new opportunity for employees who engage in regular sports or gym activities to ask questions and get instruction on how to perform various exercises safely and improve techniques.
   
   Regular feedback from clients and careful assessment of symptoms will be used to consistently monitor progress. Commitment to the programme is the key to its success.

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• Reduction in overall company costs.
• Increased company loyalty meaning reduced costs in terms of recruitment and turnover.
• Cost effective and efficient employee wellness solutions that work.
• Improves your bottom line.

• Reduced employee absenteeism and illness leading to days off from work.
• Consistent employee performance at a desired or high level of pressure.
• Increased energy and concentration levels.
• Improved overall morale.
• Onsite service results in minimum disruption to employers and employees.

• Relieves pain and stress related tension stored in the body.
• Prevention of long-term chronic pain and diseases.
• Reduces and relieves depression and anxiety.
• Enables your body to manage and adapt to different types of stress.
• Feel more relaxed when challenging situations arise.
• Access to expert therapy, relaxation and rehabilitation without time off from work.
• Sustainable ongoing approaches for managing your conditions or preventing further injury or conditions.

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• Minimum three clients: The company will be charged R 500 an employee per package of four sessions, i.e. once a week for a month. It is a R 125 / Employee / Session.
  
• Above three clients the company will be charged R 400 per employee per package of four sessions, i.e. once a week for a month. It is a R 100 / Employee / Session.

Carl Reader
Registered Biokineticist
BSc (Hons)(Med) UCT

Tel: +27 (0) 21 465 2870
Cell: +27 (0) 76 524 3705
Fax: +27 (0) 21 465 2872

Email: carl@lifethroughmovement.com

Practice Details

70 Barnet Street • Gardens • Cape Town

4 Mira Monte Complex • 17 Schoongezicht Street• Somerset West • 7130

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