The following provides a list of areas in which Manitoba Affiliated Kinesiologists can be found practicing. For more information or to find a qualified MAK in your area please contact the MKA.

HEALTH PROMOTION

Kinesiologists working in the health promotion industry focus on working with individuals to enhance the health, well-being of the individual and fitness. Kinesiologists play an integral role in the primary and secondary prevention of chronic conditions/diseases such as obesity, diabetes and cardiac disease. Kinesiologists can be found working in fitness facilities, personal training/corporate wellness facilities, and industry.

Musculoskeletal Assessment

Musculoskeletal Assessments evaluate baseline and post treatment measures of physical function.

Strength and Endurance Testing

Kinesiologists examine the individual's muscular strength and endurance.

Strength and Endurance Exercises

Kinesiologists develop muscular strength and endurance exercises to improve the physical abilities of the individual.

Cardiovascular Exercises

Kinesiologists develop programs developed at increasing the cardiovascular fitness level of the individual.

Range of Motion Exercises

Kinesiologists develop programs designed to increase the flexibility of the individual.

Hydrotherapy

Kinesiologists develop aquatic programs to increase fitness.

Education

Kinesiologists provide education sessions to individuals to help improve their health status and injury prevention.

CLINICAL/REHABILITATION

Kinesiologists work with individuals with disabling conditions to assist in regaining their optimal physical function. They work with individuals in their home, fitness facilities, rehabilitation clinics, and at the worksite.

Musculoskeletal Assessment

Kinesiologists evaluate baseline and post treatment measures of physical function to formulate a treatment plan. 

Strength and Endurance Testing

Kinesiologists examine the individual's muscular strength and endurance to formulate a training or treatment plan. 

Functional Capacity Evaluation 

Kinesiologists evaluate an individual's ability to perform functional tasks such as strength, cardiovascular endurance, flexibility, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, mobility, and positional tolerance in order to determine an individual's ability to function at home or work. 

Assistive Devices Utilization

Kinesiologists provide assessments and prescription of assistive devices to enhance physical performance of activities of normal living, work, recreation or leisure. 

Worksite/Physical Demands Analyses

Kinesiologists analyze the physical requirements of specific activities involved in employment or life tasks. 

Therapeutic Exercise

Kinesiologists develop exercise programs specifically focused on assisting the injured individual to return to their pre-injury activities. 

Cardiovascular Exercises 

Kinesiologists develop programs developed at increasing the cardiovascular fitness level of the individual.

Range of Motion Exercises  

Kinesiologists develop programs designed to increase the flexibility of the individual. 

Hydrotherapy 

Kinesiologists develop rehabilitation aquatic programs for injured populations to assist in returning the individual to their pre-injury abilities. 

Education

Kinesiologists provide education sessions to individuals to help improve their health status and their understanding of their injury. 

Cardiac Rehabilitation

Kinesiologists develop programs for cardiac clients to assist in reducing the risk of another cardiac event and improving their physical function. 

Work Hardening

Kinesiologists develop programs focused on improving the functional abilities of the injured person to be able to return to their pre-injury activities. 

Work Conditioning

Kinesiologists develop programs focused on improving an individual's cardiovascular, flexibility, and strength in order to return to their pre-injury activities. 

Chronic Pain Management

Kinesiologists develop programs to assist those living with chronic pain to maximize function and improve their quality of life. 

Biofeedback, Surface E.M.G.

Kinesiologists develop biofeedback programs using surface E.M.G. to enhance an individual's physical abilities or improve performance. 

ERGONOMICS

Kinesiologists work in industry to assess suitability of design of workstations and provide suggestions for modifications and assistive devices.

Worksite/Physical Demands Analyses

Kinesiologists analyze the physical requirements of specific activities involved in employment or life tasks. 

Ergonomic Assessment

Kinesiologists analyze the physical requirements of the specific activities and provide recommendations to reduce physical strain. 

Adapted Design

Kinesiologists provide recommendations for the development of barrier free environments. 

Health and Safety

Kinesiologists are involved in consulting with industry to identify hazards and provide recommendations and solutions to optimize the health and safety of workers. 

Risk Assessments

Kinesiologists analyze a work environment and provide opinion and recommendations to reduce risk. 

Safety Audits

Kinesiologists analyze the work environment and provide recommendations to improve the safety of the work place.

Investigations

Kinesiologists are involved with investigating accidents and providing recommendations for prevention of further injuries.

Disability Management/Case Coordination

Kinesiologists recommend and provide a plan of action to return an injured individual to their optimal function in all aspects of life. 

Medical-Legal Consultation 

Kinesiologists provide expert opinion on various topics related to the profession of kinesiology.

Return To Work Program Development

Kinesiologists through the review of medical and employment information, develop injury recovery plans for injured workers.

Case Management 

Kinesiologists provide comprehensive case management facilitating service provision and optimal outcomes. 

Claims Consultation

Kinesiologists review medical and employment information to provide professional opinions and recommendations.