Crossman Biokineticist

02/04/2026

Shoulder flexion is an essential movement you rely on every day, whether you’re reaching for something on a shelf or lifting weights above your head.

Improving your shoulder flexion strength and mobility allows your lower back and neck to stay relaxed and supported, which promotes better posture and reduces the risk of injury.

31/03/2026

Shoulder stability isn’t just about strength, it’s about control.

Your shoulder is the most mobile joint in your body, which makes it more dependent on rotator cuff muscles and scapular stabilizers to keep everything centered and supported.

Today’s focus:
✔️Controlled movement
✔️Proper scapular positioning and control

19/03/2026

A meaningful day spent empowering our elders 💛

This quarter’s workshop focused on balance—sharing simple tips, gentle exercises, and practical ways to stay steady, safe, and confident in everyday life. It was inspiring to see such enthusiasm, wisdom, and willingness to learn 🌼

Thank you to everyone who joined us and made the session so engaging and special ✨

17/03/2026

The Nordic quad curl (reverse Nordic) strengthens your quads in a lengthened position and improves knee resilience.

Why it’s important for running, cycling and sport:
✔︎ Protects the knees
✔︎ Improves force absorption
✔︎ Enhances sprint and hill power
✔︎ Supports tendon health (especially patellar tendon)

Strong quads + strong hamstrings = balanced knees and better performance.

12/03/2026

The Nordic hamstring curl is one of the most powerful exercises for building eccentric hamstring strength, meaning your hamstrings can resist force while lengthening.

Why it matters for runners, cyclists & field sport athletes:
- Improves sprint speed
- Reduces hamstring strain risk
- Better deceleration control
- Stronger knee stability
- Stronger hamstring = stability, power, fewer injuries, better performance.

10/03/2026

A powerful combo of a single-leg hip thrust, hamstring bridge and active hip flexion - all in one movement.

Why?…it’s great for runners (and cyclists & field athletes)

Strengthens the posterior sling (glutes + hamstrings + lower back connection)

Improves pelvic and core stability

Enhances stride control and force transfer

Supports injury prevention

Stronger hips = smoother stride, better efficiency and more power on every step.

07/06/2023

📣 Exciting Announcement! 🎉 We're thrilled to introduce our newest team member, Philip! 🌟 Former Biokineticist, lecturer, and research assistant at the North West University, Philip brings a wealth of knowledge and passion to our team.

👨‍🏫 In his previous role, Philip had the privilege of sharing his expertise with aspiring professionals, taking on various teaching responsibilities. He covered diverse topics, including orthopaedic conditions and rehabilitation, rehabilitation of chronic diseases and disabilities, health, wellness, and practice management. 📚

💼 Additionally, Philip served as a practical lecturer for all modules and played a crucial role on the examination board for practical exams. His dedication to education and his hands-on approach make him a valuable asset to our team.

🎓 Recently, Philip completed his Master of Science degree, further expanding his knowledge and expertise in the field. This achievement positions him to provide you with the most up-to-date and evidence-based practices in health and exercise sciences. 💪

💚 Join us in welcoming Philip to our team! Stay tuned for valuable insights and personalized guidance from our expert. Together, we'll strive for greatness in your health and fitness journey. 🌟

21/03/2023

20/03/2023

Crossman Biokineticists dont like guessing, therefore we do a thorough Assessment that includes VALD Isometric testing. The ForceFrame allows us to see the max strength as well as your average strength bilaterally. It also allows us to have your benchmark values to show you your improvement over time.

03/03/2023

Need help with goals or problems?
Call us on 010 020 1532 to book an assignment so we can help you reach those goals or fix any niggles or injuries!

22/02/2023

We are collecting pre loved running shoes for Thembisa runners!
If you have any please drop off at BCC or HealthBox medical!

26/01/2023

Scoliosis progress shown using the bent over test. Come see us if you have or suspect you might have scoliosis so we can do an assessment and give you the help you need to get on the right track.