Our Kinesiologists offer five core programs:
Fascial Stretch Therapy™,
Medical Fitness,
Active Rehabilitation,
Rehabilitative Pilates and
Aquatic Therapy.
Get a feel for what our services are like by watching this short video.
Contact Lifemoves® to find out which of our services can help you move more freely for life.
What is Rehabilitation?
“Rehabilitation is a holistic and integrated program of medical, physical, psychosocial, and vocational interventions that empower a person with a disability to achieve a personally fulfilling, socially meaningful and functionally effective interactions with the world.”
Who Hires a Lifemoves® Kinesiologist?
Anyone seeking the expertise needed to live an active life while managing chronic disease with lifestyle interventions; anyone wanting to get stronger, more agile and more flexible after an injury.
Our clients vary in age from 15 to 85 years old however, the majority of our clients are professionals or retirees between the ages of 35 and 65.
Client Goals include:
- Exercise and Movement Education
- Pain Management
- Longevity and Health Maintenance
- Improved Physical Fitness (Strength, Energy, Flexibility)
- Reduce Health Risks (Heart Disease, Diabetes, High Blood Pressure)
- Post-Rehabilitation (ICBC, Rotator Cuff Injuries Shoulder, Hip, Knee, Back, Sports)
- Balance Co-ordination
- Sports Conditioning (Running, Cycling, Downhill Skiing)
- Adapted Physical Activity (Cerebral Palsy, Spinal Cord Injuries, Osteoarthritis, Fibromyalgia, Parkinson's, Stroke Recovery)
Who are Practicing Kinesiologists?
Definition
Kinesiologists offer a wide variety of assessments and services to the public to assist with both injury/illness prevention and injury management. Their practice is based on the core sciences of anatomy, physiology, biomechanics and psychomotor behaviour. Kinesiologists work in the fitness industry, clinically and in industrial environments. (www.cka.ca), Canadian Kinesiology Alliance
Education
Practicing Kinesiologists are human movement specialist who have met the entrance standards of the British Columbia Association of Kinesiologists (BCAK). These standards are more rigorous than a an entry level Personal Trainer. We have a minimum of a 4-year undergraduate degree in Kinesiology, Human Kinetics, Exercise Physiology, Exercise Science or related field and a set of core courses.
We also hold several related health and fitness certifications. We are required to obtain a minimum of 20 hours of continuing education per year to maintain our professional registration. Lifemoves™ Kinesiologists complete much more than that including regular first aid and CPR training.
What Professional Associations Do We Belong To?
At Lifemoves® we belong to a variety of health, fitness and rehabilitation associations including:
- American Council on Exercises
- British Columbia Association of Kinesiologists
- British Columbia Recreation and Parks Association
- National Strength and Conditioning Association
