What is Kinesiology?

Kinesiology is the scientific study of human movement, combining principles of anatomy, biomechanics, physiology, and psychology to understand how the body moves and functions. In practice, a Kinesiologist assesses movement, muscle function and posture using specialized techniques to identify imbalances, weaknesses, and patterns that may be affecting an individual’s physical health and performance.

Kinesiology can help individuals by identifying and addressing the root causes of pain, movement restrictions, or physical dysfunctions. It is valuable in developing personalized exercise and rehabilitation programs that enhance mobility, improve strength, reduce pain and prevent injury. By understanding the body’s mechanics, kinesiologists can help individuals achieve better posture, flexibility and overall function, whether they are recovering from an injury, managing a chronic condition, returning to exercise, building a fitness routine or optimizing athletic performance.

Is Kinesiology right for me?

Benefits of Kinesiology

The importance of kinesiology lies in its holistic approach to physical health. By focusing on the interconnectedness of muscles, joints and nervous system function, Kinesiology provides a foundation for sustainable wellness. It empowers people to understand and respect their bodies, promoting long-term health and vitality.

• Promote health and well-being

• Prevent, manage and rehabilitate injuries

• Treat illness and support chronic disease

• Restore function and range of motion

• Optimize performance in clinical settings, sport, workplace and fitness

• Pain relief and management

• Improve mobility and flexibility

• Posture correction

• Stress reduction

• Return to exercise postpartum

• Safe exercise programming for pregnancy

• Improve body awareness

• Support long-term wellness

What Does My Kinesiologist Appointment Look Like?

1. Comprehensive Assessment: physical functional screening, complete health history, movement analysis

2. Building a Plan Together: treatment approach combining movement modalities – by implementing evidence-based principles, a treatment program will be developed and tailored to your individual goals and needs

3. Getting Started: exercise and movement prescription recommendations are built in a progressive way to retrain your brain to re-connect with healthy movement, body awareness and lifestyle demands that matter most to you.

4. Build Independence: confidence to do exercises on your own