Marilie Lombard – Biokineticist – Erasmuskloof

Marilie Lombard – Biokineticist – Erasmuskloof

Marilie Lombard – Biokineticist – Erasmuskloof practices at Spine@Kloof, the multidisciplinary spine clinic within Mediclinic Kloof Hospital. She holds a BA in Human Movement Science, a BA(Hons) in Biokinetics, and an MSc in Biokinetics, and she brings over eight years of specialist experience to her role. Moreover, Marilie collaborates daily with orthopaedic and spinal surgeons, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and pain specialists. Consequently, every rehabilitation plan reflects a truly team-based, patient-centred approach.

Furthermore, she integrates cutting-edge EMG (electromyography) and EMS (electrical muscle stimulation) technologies to quantify muscle activation and tailor precision exercise programmes. As a result, clients follow protocols that match their unique biomechanics and recovery goals, whether they are post-operative spinal patients, athletes seeking peak performance, or individuals managing chronic conditions.

Services

Marilie delivers a comprehensive suite of personalized biokinetic services, each built around specialized assessment, measurable objectives, and active patient engagement:

• Functional Capacity Evaluation
  She measures strength, flexibility, balance, posture, and endurance. Then, she analyzes EMG data to pinpoint muscle-activation patterns. Therefore, clients receive clear feedback and highly targeted exercise plans.

• Orthopaedic Rehabilitation
  In close collaboration with Spine at Kloof surgeons, Marilie prescribes graded exercise programmes to rebuild mobility, reduce pain, and accelerate recovery after spinal or joint surgery. Moreover, she employs movement screening to correct compensatory patterns proactively.

• Sports Performance Enhancement
  She crafts tailored regimens that boost power, agility, and endurance. Additionally, she applies biomechanical analysis to optimize movement efficiency and minimize injury risk, helping athletes achieve peak performance.

• Cardiac Rehabilitation
  Marilie leads exercise protocols for patients recovering from cardiac events. Furthermore, she monitors vital signs closely and adapts intensity to ensure safety and progressive gains.

• Chronic Disease Management
  Through evidence-based movement plans, she addresses diabetes, obesity, and arthritis. In addition, she educates clients on lifestyle modifications and sustainable home-exercise strategies.

• EMG/EMS-Enhanced Therapy
  By combining surface EMG assessment with targeted electrical muscle stimulation, she accelerates neuromuscular re-education. Consequently, patients experience faster functional gains and more precise muscle control.

• Ergonomic & Postural Correction
  She evaluates workstations and daily routines, then recommends postural activation techniques and ergonomic adjustments to prevent overload injuries.

Each service emphasizes a collaborative patient experience, and Marilie continuously refines interventions based on real-time performance data and client feedback.

Additional Information

Marilie began her career in public-sector clinics before joining Spine at Kloof, where she co-developed multidisciplinary rehabilitation protocols to minimize invasive procedures and optimize non-surgical recovery.

She also researches spinal rehabilitation, physical-activity promotion in children, and public-health challenges such as HIV and TB, publishing peer-reviewed articles and presenting at national conferences. Moreover, she mentors biokinetic interns and leads continuing-professional-development workshops for allied-health professionals.

Every new patient undergoes a comprehensive movement assessment that integrates EMG findings, biomechanical analysis, and personal goals. Then, Marilie collaborates with the team to co-create a personalized rehabilitation plan aligned with each individual’s lifestyle and recovery objectives.

Whether you need post-operative spinal support, athletic performance gains, or chronic-condition management, Marilie Lombard’s evidence-based, technology-enhanced, and team-driven biokinetic services at Spine at Kloof provide a clear pathway to restored function and lasting well-being. Schedule a consultation today to begin your journey toward optimal movement and renewed quality of life.