Health & Fitness Newsletter by NRG Athletes Therapy Fitness
NEWSLETTER HEALTH & FITNESS BACK PAIN & DIFFICULTY WALKING Continue Moving Without The Fear Of Pain! INSIDE:
WalkingAsWellAsYouShould? ExercisesToHelpReduceLegPain 2018HockeyCampsStartInMay NRGWelcomesDr.PilatToTheTeam
Did you know that the way you walk could be causing your back pain? Most people have something in their style of walking that can cause long term wear and tear. For example, a foot turned-out, a weak abdomen or poor posture contributes to stress on their body. NRG Athletes Therapy Fitness physiotherapistsare trained to treatwalkingdisordersand teachcorrective walking techniques.Bychanging thewayyouwalk, it ispossible toeliminate and prevent back pain. On a daily basis, you walk more than any other physical activity. How you walk defines most everything about you, including your physical abilities. We can help you discover that something about the way you walk may be the reason you have pain and help you change it. You walk over a million steps in a year Yourwalk involvesmanybodyparts,all interacting together toproduceyour walking style. It’s as natural as breathing, and if any of your six (two ankles, twoknees, twohips)weightbearing jointsarenot ingoodalignment,you’re
at risk forstructuralpain.Oneminorwalkingerror repeatedmillionsof times can do an incredible amount of damage to your back, muscles, nerves and joints. This can eventually cause pain and arthritis. Often, thecauseofbackpain ispoorstrength --specifically,weakabdominal muscles. The pelvis is held in place by numerous muscles, including the abdominals,hamstrings,glutealsandhipflexors.An imbalanceorweakness in these muscles can lead to pelvic misalignment, causing the pelvis to tilt forward or backward. Forward tilt of the pelvis leads to a sway back. In addition to abdominal weakness, a lack of strength in the gluteals and hamstrings leads to forward pelvic tilt. While the abdominals stabilize the pelvis by pulling upward on the front, the gluteals and hamstrings offer stability by pulling down on the rear of the pelvis. Exercises must be done to strengthen both the abdominals and gluteals. Walking gives the gluteals a good workout. The abdominal muscles can be conditioned through physiotherapy and easy weight training exercises.
“Bend Down On One Knee, Was That Difficult To Do?” WALKING AS WELL AS YOU SHOULD?
Problems with walking increase as we age and are a leading cause of falls and disability in older adults. At least 20% of adults over 65 have problems with walking. This further increases to 50% in adults 85 years old and older. Most of these problems with walking are associated with underlying diseases. 9 Things That Stifle Your Stride Problems with walking are not a direct consequence of getting older. Rather, they are the effects of other conditions that become more common and severe with age. Common risk factors for severe problems with walking include advanced age (older than 85) and multiple chronic disease conditions such as heart disease, arthritis, dementia, stroke, hip fracture or cancer. Common conditions that contribute to walking problems include some of the following:
1. Back pain 2. Joint pain and arthritis 3. Diseases of the muscles or bones 4. Poor fitness 5. Problems after orthopedic surgery or stroke 6. Low blood pressure and heart disease 7. Parkinson’s disease
8. Vision or balance problems 9. Fear of falling.
Discover how our programs can improve your stride naturally, allowing you to live a happy, active and pain-free life.
Care enough to share how we have helped you? Who do you know that could benefit from therapy? If you know someone suffering with aches and pains, then give the gift of health. Refer them to NRG Athletes Therapy Fitness today! Pass along this newsletter or have them call us directly for a Free Athletic Therapy Screen. They will thank you, and so will we! YOU HELP US HELP OTHERS Who Do You Know That Needs Our Help?
Exercises to help reduce leg pain Try this movement if you are experiencing leg pain.
SINGLE LEG STANCE Stand on one leg and maintain your balance. Improves Balance
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NRG WELCOMES DR. PILAT TO THE TEAM
NRG ATHLETES THERAPY FITNESS NOW OFFERING SPORTS MEDICINE. We welcome Dr. Edward Pilat to the NRG Team. Dr. Pliats’ specialties: • Sports Medicine
• Concussion Evaluations and Treatment. • Team Physician U of M Bisons Football. • Team Physician Winnipeg Rifles Football. • High School Football Coverage. • Manitoba Combative Sports Chief Ring Physician. • U of M Teaching • Member of Sport Manitoba Medical Council.
Call 204-783-9578 to book your appointment for Monday’s, 3-7 PM or e-mail info@nrgathletes.ca. We will start accepting bookings in April, 2018! Visit us at www.nrgathletes.ca.
Keep Your Active Lifestyle WITH GYM MEMBERSHIP!
FREE ATHLETIC SCREEN WITH SCOTT MILLER To Thank You for
NRG is now offering GYM MEMBERSHIPS to the public! Prices are $49+gst per month. *Members must be 21 years of age or older. Membership Hours of Operation: Monday–Friday: 7am-7pm Saturdays: 10am-1pm (CLOSED Saturdays in July & August) Sundays: CLOSED Daily Workouts of the day posted on the board everyday by our fully qualified and certified Strength & Conditioning Team. Join today and take your fitness to the next level. Call us today for more information 204-783-9578 or register online at www.nrgathletes.ca. 2018 HOCKEY CAMPS START IN MAY! Interested in improving your hockey skills? Sign up for our upcoming 2018 hockey camps now available in May, on our website. Experience the best training for hockey in Winnipeg! Visit www.nrgathletes.ca for more information.
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SCHEDULE YOUR FREE SCREEN BY CALLING 204-783-9578 TODAY! EXPIRES 05-28-18
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