Back Pain Rehabilitation
Living with back pain can affect almost every part of your day, from sitting at work and driving to exercising, sleeping, and completing ordinary household activities. Glynn Moolman Biokineticist uses scientifically guided movement, exercise, and rehabilitation programmes to help patients improve function, rebuild strength, and return to a more active lifestyle.
Our approach to back pain rehabilitation goes beyond simply focusing on where it hurts. We assess how your body moves, identify areas of weakness, poor control, limited mobility, or muscular imbalance, and develop an individual exercise programme based on your needs and current physical ability.
Whether you are returning to activity after an injury, dealing with recurring discomfort, recovering after a period of inactivity, or working towards better overall movement, our aim is to help you become stronger, more mobile, and more confident in the way you move.
Glynn Moolman
Biokineticist
Meet Glynn Moolman
Glynn Moolman is a qualified biokineticist with a longstanding passion for movement, rehabilitation, fitness, and physical performance. He completed his BA Sport Science degree at the University of the Western Cape between 2004 and 2006, followed by an Honours degree in 2007. His Honours thesis examined professional cyclists compared with amateur cyclists.
After beginning his internship in the Western Cape in 2008, Glynn gained experience across different environments, including working at rehabilitation centres and as a corporate biokineticist. He opened his practice at Virgin Active N1 City in 2012 and expanded to Virgin Active Somerset West in 2013.
Today, the practice is focused on using exercise and movement as practical tools for rehabilitation, improved physical function, fitness, and performance. Every patient is treated as an individual, with programmes developed according to their goals, health, injury history, lifestyle, and abilities.
Nothemba Dubazana
Biokineticist
Meet Nothemba Dubazana
I believe movement is a powerfull ted fer improving physical well being.
Amaar Majiet
Biokineticist
Meet Amaar Majiet
I am a passionate and dedicated Biokineticist committed to improving patient outcomes through evidence-based exercise and rehabilitation. With experience across orthopaedic rehabilitation, chronic disease management, cardiac rehabilitation, sports performance, and neuromuscular rehabilitation, I strive to empower every patient to achieve their goals, restore function, build confidence, and improve their quality of life.
Franco Hugo
Biokineticist Assitant & Personal Trainer
Meet Franco Hugo
I am Franco Hugo, assistant and therapist for the bio’s.
Chevaun Veldman
PA & Practice Manager
Meet Chevaun Veldman
I am a dedicated and organised PA and Practice Manager with a strong focus on supporting both the day-to-day operations of the practice and the people I work with. I am professional, approachable and reliable, with excellent communication and administrative skills. I take pride in keeping the practice running efficiently, managing appointments and schedules, assisting with administration, and ensuring that both patients and staff receive a high level of service. I am also adaptable and able to work independently, while always being willing to assist wherever needed.
Personalised Back Pain Rehabilitation
Effective back pain rehabilitation should be progressive, structured, and appropriate for the individual. Two people experiencing similar symptoms may have very different movement patterns, physical demands, injury histories, and rehabilitation needs.
For this reason, we begin by looking at your overall physical function rather than simply prescribing a generic collection of back exercises.
Our goal with back pain rehabilitation is to help you improve how your body manages everyday physical demands. As your strength, movement control, and confidence improve, exercises can be progressed according to your abilities and rehabilitation goals.
Biokinetics may also be valuable when transitioning from an earlier phase of treatment into longer-term exercise rehabilitation, particularly when you need to rebuild strength, mobility, and functional capacity before returning to your usual activities.
Ankle Pain
Your ankles play an essential role in walking, running, jumping, balancing, and absorbing force. When pain, weakness, or restricted movement affects the ankle, other areas of the body may begin compensating, potentially changing the way you walk or perform physical activities.
Ankle rehabilitation should therefore focus on restoring function rather than simply waiting for discomfort to disappear.
People recovering from ankle injuries may understandably become cautious about putting weight through the affected side. A progressive rehabilitation programme can help rebuild physical capacity and confidence in a controlled environment.
For active individuals, ankle rehabilitation can also include preparation for the demands of running, jumping, changing direction, or returning to specific sporting activities.
Knee Instability
A knee that feels unstable, weak, or unreliable can make everyday movement challenging. Stairs, running, changing direction, standing from a seated position, or even walking over uneven surfaces may become more difficult when you do not feel confident in your knee.
Exercise rehabilitation for knee instability focuses on improving the strength and movement control required to support the joint during everyday and sporting activities.
The knee does not work independently from the rest of the body. Hip strength, ankle function, balance, and overall lower-limb control can all influence the way forces are managed during movement. For this reason, we consider the complete movement chain when developing an exercise programme.
Patients returning after injury or surgery can also benefit from a carefully progressed programme designed around their rehabilitation stage and the recommendations of their healthcare team.
Move Better, Recover Stronger
Pain or an injury does not have to mean giving up the activities that are important to you. With an appropriate assessment, structured exercise, and consistent progression, rehabilitation can help you work towards better movement, greater strength, and renewed confidence in your physical abilities.
If you need back pain rehabilitation, support for ankle pain, assistance with knee instability, post-operative exercise rehabilitation, or professional guidance as you return to activity, Glynn Moolman Biokineticist can develop an exercise programme around your individual needs.
Book your session with Glynn Moolman Biokineticist and take the next step towards moving better, becoming stronger, and returning confidently to the activities you enjoy.