BCAK

What do Kinesiologists do?

The following table provides a brief overview of some of the areas in which Practicing Kinesiologists are employed or involved in. To find out more information, or to contact a mentor from the specific area, please contact the BCAK using 'Contact Us'.

Injury Rehabilitation/ Exercise Therapy	Perform job demands analysis and functional evaluation testing Design, develop and monitor exercise, rehabilitation and conditioning programs Rehabilitation program assessment, review and management
Ergonomics/Human Factors	Physical demands analysis Reduce/eliminate workplace MSI's Designing, analyzing or adapting workplace conditions to reduce risk of injury Identification and assessment of risk factors Pre-employment/Post Offer Screening Worker safety education and injury prevention training Design workplace specific warm-up and stretch programs Tool design or modification
Active Health and Fitness	Design and conduct individual health and wellness programs Teach and organize courses/workshops in health promotion including fitness, nutrition and wellness issues
Biomedical Applications	Gait analysis consultation Assist in the design/manufacturing and fitting of orthotics, braces and prosthetic devices
Rehabilitation equipment and technology	Prescription and assessment for rehabilitation equipment including mobility devices with ergonomic applications
Research	Plan and execute laboratory experiments and research projects
Disability/Case Management	Planning and arranging services to facilitate a return to work/return to activities of normal living Job Coaching services Functional Abilities Evaluations/Functional Capacity Evaluations Attendance/Absence management Claims management
Facility Management/Owner	Recruitment, supervision and training of clinic staff Responsible for maintaining quality of care, program development and improvement Overseeing and managing clinic in a cost-effective and proactive manner

Who are the people of the BCAK?

The backbone of the BCAK are the people who run the show - we are a volunteer driven board of directors. A full listing of executive and board members is available on the Contact page.