Nirico Esterhuizen
BIOKINETICIST
Johannesburg
Summary
Passionate biokineticist specializing in orthopaedic rehab, exercise prescription, and wellness. My journey started at 13, building expertise in strength, functional, and sports training. Experienced in stroke recovery, spinal cord injuries, and chronic disease management. BLS certified (2024, Northwest University). Dedicated to personal growth and helping clients achieve their goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
4
4
Certificates
2
2
Languages
Work History
Lara Leech
03.2025 - Current
- Developed and implemented personalized exercise programs for patients with orthopaedic, neurological, and chronic conditions, enhancing their recovery process.
- Conducted water aerobics and senior aerobics classes, promoting physical activity and improving participants' cardiovascular health and mobility.
- Led sports training sessions for hockey, netball, tennis, rugby, and soccer, contributing to the improvement of team performance and individual skills.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to ensure exercise programs met patient recovery goals and adhered to medical guidelines.
- Adapted exercise routines to accommodate varying levels of patient ability, ensuring a safe and effective workout environment.
- Monitored patient progress and provided feedback, playing a key role in their continuous improvement and recovery milestones.
NWU Potch
01.2023 - 09.2024
- Mentored junior colleagues in assessing physical work capacity, ECG, hypertrophy and sports training.
- Completed a total of 1000 hours of work integrated learning.
NWU Potch
01.2021 - 12.2022
- Shadowed Ms. Lara Leech for two years, acquiring expertise in Cybex rehabilitation for shoulder, ankle, knee, and hip injuries.
- Developed and implemented functional rehabilitation exercises for stroke patients, achieving significant progress and enabling their return to sports activities.
- Completed 300 hours of work integrated learning.
- Collaborated effectively with colleagues to resolve treatment plan discrepancies during clinical evaluations, enhancing patient care outcomes.
- Enhanced note-taking and documentation proficiency, ensuring meticulous compliance with professional standards and organisational efficiency.
NWU Potch
12.2019 - 01.2021
- Collaborated effectively with colleagues to resolve treatment plan discrepancies during clinical evaluations, enhancing patient care outcomes.
- Enhanced note-taking and documentation proficiency, ensuring meticulous compliance with professional standards and organisational efficiency.
Education
Bachelor -
North-West University (NWU)
Potchefstroom01.2024
Undergraduate - CSCS (Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist)
NSCA
01.2022
Undergraduate - IBAK level 1, Level 1 International Coach – tennis and rugby
NWU
Potchefstroom01.2021
High School Diploma - National Senior Certificate (NSC)
Helpmekaar
Johannesburg01.2019
Skills
Orthopaedic and Neurological Rehabilitation
Exercise Prescription and Functional Training
Chronic Disease Management
Team Collaboration and Conflict Resolution
Mentorship and Peer Support
Ez med cpd training
Windows office software
Wellness and hypertrophy training
Elderly group training
Sports team training
Certification
Basic Life Support NWU May 2024 - Sep 2024
Timeline
Lara Leech
03.2025 - Current
NWU Potch
01.2023 - 09.2024
NWU Potch
01.2021 - 12.2022
NWU Potch
12.2019 - 01.2021
Undergraduate - CSCS (Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist)
NSCA
Undergraduate - IBAK level 1, Level 1 International Coach – tennis and rugby
NWU
High School Diploma - National Senior Certificate (NSC)
Helpmekaar
Bachelor -
North-West University (NWU)
LANGUAGES
English
Afrikaans
References
- Stoffel, Coetzee, 011 339 2226, Helpmekaar
- Henriette, Hammill, Prof, henrietta.hammill@nwu.ac.za, 018 285 2562, NWU
- JD, Joubert, jdjoubert@yahoo.com, 0833817738, Biokinetics
- Ben, Coetzee, Prof, Ben.Coetzee@nwu.ac.za, 0182981803, NWU
- Lara, Leech, 011 475 2840, Biokinetics