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What Is Biokinetics & How Does It Work with Physiotherapy?

At Free Motion, we believe movement is medicine, but just as important as movement is the right movement, at the right time, for the right reason.

What is Biokinetics?

Biokinetics is a specialised field of exercise therapy focused on improving physical function and quality of life through scientifically prescribed movement.

Biokineticists use evidence-based exercise rehabilitation to:

  • Improve strength and endurance
  • Restore joint stability and control
  • Correct movement patterns
  • Prevent injury recurrence
  • Support return to sport and activity

Their focus is not just on symptoms; it’s on addressing the underlying biomechanical and functional contributors to pain or injury.

In simple terms:
Physiotherapy helps calm things down. Biokinetics helps build things back up.

 

How Do Physiotherapists and Biokineticists Work Together?

At Free Motion, collaboration is key. We don’t work in isolation, we work as a team.

Step 1: Assessment and Pain Management (Physiotherapy)

Physiotherapists assess the injury or condition, manage pain, improve mobility, and restore early function. This may include:

  • Manual therapy
  • Dry needling
  • Taping
  • Education
  • Early-stage rehabilitation exercises

The goal here is to reduce pain, improve movement, and create a solid foundation for recovery.

Step 2: Progressive Rehabilitation (Biokinetics)

Once pain is under control and movement has improved, the Biokineticist steps in to guide structured, progressive rehabilitation.

This includes:

  • Strength and conditioning
  • Neuromuscular retraining
  • Sport-specific preparation
  • Injury prevention strategies
  • Return-to-play or return-to-activity planning

Rehabilitation becomes more performance-focused, ensuring the body can handle the demands of daily life, sport, or training, safely and confidently.

Why This Collaboration Matters

Research consistently shows that exercise-based rehabilitation is one of the most effective long-term strategies for managing musculoskeletal conditions and reducing recurrence.

When Physio and Biokinetics work together:

  • Recovery is more structured
  • Communication between practitioners is seamless
  • Progressions are appropriately timed
  • Patients feel supported at every stage

Most importantly, it empowers you.

Encourage. Educate. Empower.

At Free Motion, our goal isn’t just to treat pain. It’s to help you understand your body, rebuild confidence in movement, and stay active long term.

We encourage you to take ownership of your recovery. We educate you about why pain occurs and how to prevent it. We empower you with the tools to stay pain-free and performing at your best.

Because rehab isn’t just about getting better. It’s about staying better.

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