What does a kinesiologist do?
A kinesiologist is a health professional who specializes in physical activity and uses movement for prevention, treatment, and performance enhancement. They are trained to design training programs tailored to an individual’s physical condition, taking into account their health issues and needs (such as improving overall physical fitness, sports performance, flexibility, etc.). A kinesiologist is, therefore, the specialist who can help you adopt and maintain healthy lifestyle habits.
What happens during a session
A kinesiology session begins with an evaluation where the professional collects data and assesses the client’s needs and expectations. This information allows the kinesiologist to design a personalized exercise program according to the individual’s specific characteristics: physical condition, health status, expectations, preferences, etc. Afterwards, the kinesiologist meets with the client again to present and demonstrate the adapted program. Depending on the needs, the kinesiologist may follow up with the client regularly to supervise their training or occasionally to adjust or modify the program.
Our phylosophy
At Clinique de réadaptation physique Roussillon, our kinesiologists are part of a rehabilitation team. They are in constant communication with the other members of the team in order to offer you a follow-up even more adapted to your particular problem, if it is necessary. Particularly trained to intervene with a symptomatic clientele, they will motivate you to move safely!
Who is kinesiology for?
Kinesiology can benefit anyone looking to take control of their health, start or return to training, lose weight, improve sports performance, better manage a chronic health condition, or deal with persistent pain.
Kinesiologists are trained to work with a diverse clientele that may experience, among other things, the following issues:
- Chronic pain
- Various musculoskeletal injuries
- Back pain
- Cardiac disease
- Diabetes
- Hypertension
- Loss of balance
- Neurological disorders
- Depression, anxiety, etc.
- Aging-related problems
Services offered in kinesiology
At Clinique de réadaptation physique Roussillon, you can consult a kinesiologist for the following services:
Program development
- Design of training programs tailored to the customer’s needs.
- Prescription of safe and effective exercises and activities based on the assessment of fitness level.
Fitness level evaluation
- Body composition
- Aerobic fitness
- Musculoskeletal fitness (strength, muscular endurance, balance, posture)
- Flexibility
- Risk factors for cardiovascular disease
- Lifestyle habits
Training tracking
- Revision and modification of the training program.
- Private and semi-private training.
Preventive consultation
- Prevention of chronic diseases.
- Diabetes, high blood pressure, cardiovascular diseases.
Specific programs
- Programs adapted for clients with persistent pain, specific injuries, or particular health conditions (diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, cancer remission, neurological disease, etc.)
- Pre-operative physical preparation and/or resumption of post-operative training.
- Training programs and follow-ups for clients dealing with mental health issues.
