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ugan josias

BIOKINETICIST

ABOUT ME

Ugan is a Biokineticist who helps individuals overcome injuries, restore functionality and achieve a higher level of fitness and performance. He studied sport and recreation at the University of the Western Cape, subsequently completed his Biokinetics at Stellenbosch University.
He is the owner and Biokineticist of Ugan Josias Biokineticist in the northern suburb of Cape Town. A practice that is devoted to empowering individuals through movement and education.
He is skilled at working with those across a wide range of experiences, ages, and abilities. He always provides a custom-tailored program to the needs and goals of the individuals. He has a keen interest in orthopedic management and sports condition, applying the scientific principle to other populations such as the tactical and occupational population

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WHAT IS AN BIOKINETICIST

Biokinetics is a profession concerned with movement and exercise for health promotion, preventative health, improvement of physical function and performance, final-phase rehabilitation, and management of the chronic disease.

Biokineticists use scientifically -based program prescriptions to promote health and quality of life. Functions within the professional alliance to health and medicine, and is recognized by and registered with the health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA).

Improves a person’s physical well-being and quality of life through individualized scientific assessment and the prescription of exercise in rehabilitative treatment to prevent or intervene with certain ailments and the enhancement of performance (sport, work and life)

services

orthopedic pre and post surgery rehabilitation

We provide final-phase rehabilitation and restore quality of life for:

Pre & post-surgery strengthening & conditioning, Conservative treatment to prevent surgery, Injury rehabilitation (neck, back, shoulders, hips, knees, ankles), Rehabilitation of chronic conditions (lower back pain, osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, scoliosis), Correction of postural alignment, joint or muscle discomfort/pain (knee, shoulder, hip, back and ankle) and muscle imbalances. 

PREVENTIVe care AND DISEASE MANAGEMENT

We work with people with a range of different chronic diseases such as:

Cardiac conditions & Stroke, Parkinson’s disease. High Blood pressure & Metabolic syndrome. High Cholesterol & Diabetes. Stress-related disorders & Arthritis. Osteoporosis as well as Neuromuscular conditions.

STRENGTH, conditioning and performance

We provide sport-specific exercises to improve athletic performance. This include power, speed, agility, strength, endurance and core stability. We also assist in the prevention or reduction of overused muscles and sport injuries.

work injury prevention and conditioning

We provide rehabilitation and performance for workers:

Overuse injuries and rehabilitation, injury on duty rehabilitation, and improve work-related performance. Training include power, speed, agility, strength, endurance and prehabilitation. Specialized online assistant program called Robust Tactical Performance is available.

medical health & fitness assessment

We provide medical health and fitness assessments for:

Vitality fitness assessment, High-performance vitality fitness assessment, Functional fitness assessment, Multiply health and fitness assessment, online multiply fitness assessment, Universal healthcare fitness assessment, Tempo health, and fitness assessment, Fed health, and fitness assessment and Medscheme and Sasol weight management programme

 

sport specific training & rehabilitation

Final phase rehabilitation by means of a scientifically-based exercise program prescription for:

Pre- and post-surgery rehabilitation for: Knee, shoulder, back, hip, ankle, etc.), Common overuse injuries (ITB, tennis / golfers elbow, rotator cuff injuries, etc.), Joint or muscle discomfort/pain. (Knee, shoulder, hip, back and ankles.), Muscle weakness and imbalances and sport strength and conditioning.

rates

We utilize a combination of scientific principles, clinical knowledge, and strength development to provide individuals with a comprehensive approach to rehab and performance development. Whether you are an athlete, weekend warrior, or want to return to functionality. We can assist you.

evaluation

All members will go through a evaluation of medical history, questionnaires, clinical and functional testing to determine goals and outcomes for exercise program. Evaluation will vary from member to member depended on information given.

50 min

r300

one on on session

One on one rehabilitation, strength and conditioning and wellness session. It can be done in person or virtually depend on your needs and availability.

50 min

r300

medical aid rate

We provide services that is covered by certain medical aids, the amount of reimbursement or rate will depend on your medical aid cover. Most medical aid will cover the cost, please contact your provider for details and benefits. Evaluations and sessions will be covered by medical aid.

50 MIN PER SESSION

MEDICAL AID RATES APPLY (SESSION DEPENDS ON COVER)

Adapt membership

This is monthly membership with twice a week in person sessions cover strength and conditioning, rehabilitation, exercise sessions. 

It will include:

  • Evaluation
  • Eight one on one exercise sessions per month
8 x 50 MIN per session

R1000 for the package

resilient membership

This is monthly membership with twice a week in person sessions cover strength and conditioning, rehabilitation, exercise sessions. 

It will include:

  • Evaluation
  • Twelve one on one exercise sessions per month
12 x 50 min session

R1500 for the package

Discovery vitality fitness & 65+ functional assessment

Assessment includes the following:

– Functional movement screening 

– Cardiovascular fitness test  (6 min walk test)

– Biometrics assessment (height, weight, waist circumference and blood pressure

– Functional assessment (65+ members)

479.40 per member

momentum health & fitness assessment

Health assessment includes the following:

– Measurement (blood pressure, cholesterol & glucose, height, weight and waist circumference)

Fitness assessment includes the following:

– Fitness assessment includes the following:

– Step test, 6 min walk test, hand grip and push test

healh assessment - R145 per member
Fitness assessment - R440

Bestmed Tempo wellness assessment

Health assessment:

– Measurement (blood pressure, cholesterol & glucose, height, weight and waist circumference)

– Fitness & Biokineticist assessment

old mutual fitness assessment

Fitness assessment includes:

– Measurement (height, weight, waist circumference, blood pressure)

– Risk stratification questionnaire

– Cardiovascular, endurance, balance & flexibility testing

Price: R480.00

 

hybrid coaching program

Online coaching or telehealth is a healthcare professional service that is administered using digital technology. It is cost-effective and allows you to achieve your goals and rehabilitation to suit your schedule. You will be able to get your program directly to your phone. A cost-effective way of achieving rehabilitation, strength and conditioning, and wellness sessions through an online coaching platform. 

hybrid one

It will include:

  • Initial evaluation (once off payment of R250)
  • Exercise/rehabilitation program directly to your phone
  • Exercise video demo plus guidance 
  • Bi-weekly check ins and motivation to achieve goals
  • Unlimited communication through app or emails
  • Program tracking and monitoring

r350 monthly membership

hybrid two

It will include:

  • Initial evaluation (once off payment of R250)
  • Exercise/rehabilitation program directly to your phone
  • Two exercise one on one sessions in a month (50min)
  • Exercise video demo plus guidance 
  • Bi-weekly check ins and motivation to achieve goals
  • Unlimited communication through app or emails
  • Program tracking and monitoring
2 x 50 mins exercise sessions

R460 monthly membershIp

hybrid three

It will include:

  • Initial evaluation (once off payment of R250)
  • Exercise/rehabilitation program directly to your phone
  • Exercise video demo plus guidance
  • Four exercise one on one sessions in a month (50min)
  • Bi-weekly check ins and motivation to achieve goals
  • Unlimited communication through app or emails
  • Program tracking and monitorin
4 x 50 mins exercise sessions

r600 monthly memership

SEMI PRIVATE GROUP TRAINING

This is a cost effective group training to improve your quality of life in group setting or virtual session.

semi private group of 2 to 5 members

  • 2 x week sessions  
  • 3 – 5 per group 
  • Group style training program for sport teams or individuals (friends wanted to train together
  • Evaluation (initial assessment) R200 (once off)
50 min per session

R350 PER MEMBER/MONTH

semi private group of 4 - 8 members

  • 2 x week session 
  • 5 – 8 per group member per group
  • Scientific based group style training program for sport teams or individuals (friends or co-workers who want to train together)
  • Evaluation R200 (once off)
50 MIN PER SESSIOn

R300 PER MEMBER/MONTH

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Address

Brackenfell Planet fitness, Brackengate, Tiber Rd, Brackenfell South, Cape Town, 7560