Cheréne Wilken Biokineticist

16/03/2026

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11/03/2026

Cheréne was diagnosed with Scoliosis at the age of 14 years. After a few years of follow-up appointments and what felt like a 100 x-ray scans it was decided to try prosthesis intervention. In a blink of an eye her entire world changed; from being physically active to extreme limitation wearing a full body cast. Following a few months of severe pain, she eventually went for a consultation at an Orthopaedic Surgeon, Dr. Hans van Dyk, to get a second opinion and to look into the possibility of surgery. The surgery would have limited her range of motion in her spine dramatically. And the rehabilitation pre- and post operation would have been extensive. Dr. Hans van Dyk recommended alternative conservative treatment to improve her quality of life and manage her chronic pain. She was introduced to Biokinetics and ever since hooked. Biokinetics gave her the chance to live a mobile life and manage her chronic pain. Cheréne studied Human Movement Science at the University of Pretoria and obtained her BTech Degree in Sport and Exercise Technology as well as in Biokinetics at the Tshwane University of Pretoria. She completed her internship in Heidelberg and opened her own private practice in 2011.She is driven by the fact that exercises can improve the quality of a person's life.

20/12/2024

31/08/2023

Your atlas is the first cervical vertebra in your spine, C1. This differs from other vertebra’s as it has no body or spinous process.

Your axis is the second vertebra, C2. The axis forms a pivot point for the atlas.

These two vertebrae are important as they work with your ligaments and muscles to move the neck.

29/08/2023

Arthritis is a generic term for conditions that involve inflammation in joints. There are 2 types of arthritis.

Osteoarthritis:
A progressive, local, degenerative joint disease affecting one or multiple joints. This leads to a loss of cartilage, bone rubbing on bone, periarticular muscle loss and ligaments becoming strained and weak.

Rheumatoid Arthritis:
A chronic, systematic, inflammatory auto immune disease with an unknown etiology. The inflammatory response may cause inflammation of your joint lining, muscle loss, fat gain and accelerated atherosclerosis.

Please consult a doctor for a formal diagnosis and then join our practice for some exercise.

28/08/2023

Your obturator internus muscle is a deep muscle in your buttocks. It comes from your obturator membrane and inserts on the top of the femur at the greater trochanter.

This muscle assists in rotating your hip to the outside while your leg is lifted backwards and takes your leg to the side.

25/08/2023

Abnormal functioning of your SI joint which leads to more stress placed on the structures around it.

Common signs and symptoms:
1. Low back pain.
2. Pain restricted to one side.
3. Pain referring down into buttock.
4. Spasms in gluteal muscles.
5. Struggle to climb stairs.

24/08/2023

Your glenohumeral joint is a ball and socket joint in your shoulder. It is a dynamic articulation (movement) between the glenoid of your scapula and the proximal humerus.

Its main function is to connect your upper extremity to the trunk. Movements that this joint can do:
1. Abduction (Lift up to the side)
2. Flexion (Lift up forward)
3. Extension (Go backwards)
4. Internal rotation (Rotate to the inside)
5. External rotation (Rotate to the outside)

Keep an eye on our page to see the rest of it’s functions.

22/08/2023

A stroke can be defined as a loss of blood flow to a region of your brain.

Ischemic stroke: Manifestation of a cardiovascular disease characterised by the build up of atherosclerotic plaque in your arteries.

Haemorrhagic stroke: Due to excessive bleeding and swelling in the brain that prevents blood from flowing to your brain cells.

Please consult a doctor for a formal diagnosis and then join our practice for some exercise.

21/08/2023

Your Multifidus muscle works together with your TA to stabilize your spine.

This muscle runs all the way down your spine. From C 4 down to your sacrum and is attached to the spinous processes of all the vertebra’s.

What is a spinous process? Be sure to follow our page and you will soon find out.