Health & Fitness Newsletter by NRG Athletes Therapy Fitness
HEALTH & FITNESS
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November, 2018
“Imagine How Much You Could Achieve Improved Balance!” NEWSLETTER STAYING ACTIVE & BECOMING BETTER BALANCED
There are a million and one tips that are passed down generation to generation about the key to a long and successful life. Some say the secret to a long and happy life is to focus on family; others say it all comes down to finding the right career. Whatever choices you make in your life, and whatever your values are, there are several fundamental truths that are almost always accurate: To stay healthy, you must stay active, and to stay happy, you must stay balanced. (continued inside)
HEALTH & FITNESS NEWSLETTER November, 2018 www.nrgathletes.ca
Practice ANNOUNCEMENTS 2 WORKSHOPS Neck & Shoulder Pain: November 13th 7PM Hip & Knee Pain: November 20th 7PM
Mental and Physical Balance Staying active and staying balanced in many ways go hand in hand. Staying active refers to the amount of activity that you engage in daily. This of course can refer to how much time you spend at the gym, but it can also refer to how many steps you take in a day, how often you find yourself running around the office, and how frequently you head out to the backyard to run around with your children or your dog. Balance in many ways works on the same principles. There are some activities that you do every day because you have to do them — work often falls into this category, as do household chores. But what about the activities that you simply love to do? What about the activities that you enjoy? Think about the last time that you sat down with a book that you loved and made yourself a cup of tea or coffee and really enjoyed the moment. Perhaps it isn’t reading that you wish you had more time for, but instead it is a garden that has grown weeds as it has been neglected. It could be a project at your home that you have looked forward to completing or an old car that you’ve wanted to fix up. There are special hobbies and interests that appeal to each of us, and spending time with those hobbies can help you live a more balanced life. Call us today for more information! STAYING ACTIVE & BECOMING BETTER BALANCED “Everyone Will Enjoy Seeing You More Active!”
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IMPROVE YOUR BALANCE
Alongside with the task of becoming more mentally balanced with the things that you spend time with in your life is the challenge of becoming more physically balanced. There are certain markers that typically indicate trouble with maintaining balance, such as frequently tripping and falling or feeling dizzy when standing too long. But even if you are not having fundamental issues with your ability to stay balanced in this way, you may still have difficulty with whole-body balance. Yoga is a great form of exercise to use to improve your ability to balance, as yoga helps to strengthen core muscles and improve coordination. You can improve your physical balance by: • Increasing muscle strength • Improving stamina • Improving core strength • Practicing balancing techniques In addition, taking steps to ensure that you are getting a full night of rest, that you are exercising regularly, and that you are eating a healthy diet are all strong components to ensuring you are well-balanced. Think about the percentage of time that you spend working during the week. For most people this number is well over 40 hours per week! Then consider how much time is spent driving to and from work and around town on errands, and then consider the time spent doing things you have to do at home, like the dishes or the laundry. Then really think about how much time you are spending doing the things that make you feel better — including those hobbies that you love, but also being active and engaging with the people you care about. Part of becoming a more balanced person means finding ways to spend your time more wisely and taking more time for yourself as needed.
It’s Never Too Late. You don’t need to grow up as an athlete to enjoy exercise as an adult. There is no point in your life where it is too late to start being more active than you currently are. There are plenty of ways to incorporate light activity into your lifestyle, such as: • Taking a walk in the evening with your family • Wearing a pedometer and trying to take more steps every day • Joining your local community center and using the pool to swim laps several times a week • Engaging in light weight training at home before work • Taking a yoga class These are just several examples of how you could incorporate more activity into your lifestyle without making many large changes to your way of life. If you feel that your physical health or an old injury is holding you back from being active, contact us. Working with a physiotherapist can help you achieve improved balance and a healthy lifestyle.
HAVE YOU MET YOUR INSURANCE DEDUCTIBLE?
RELIEVE PAIN IN MINUTES Try this movement if you are experiencing pain.
SINGLE LEG STANCE - FORWARD Stand on one leg and maintain your balance. Next, hold your leg out in front of your body. Then return to original position. Main- tain a slightly bent knee on the stance side. Repeat 4 times. Improves Balance
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An insurance deductible is the amount of money that you must pay before your insurance company pays for your medical services. If your deductible is met, your Physiotherapy may not cost you anything. Patients with family plans or those who have had major surgeries or have a chronic illness are especially likely to have a $0 balance remaining on their out-of-pocket expenses. This means that the cost of physiotherapy could be minimal or completely covered by the patient’s insurance plan. If you are close to or have met your insurance deductible for the year, then now isthetimetocome inforPhysiotherapy!Areyoufeelingachesandpains? Need to work on your core? Let us help you get a head start for 2019. Contact us today to schedule your appointment.
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PATIENT SUCCESS SPOTLIGHT
“I took my daughter tonight for her first physio session and assessment with Scott. We have tried a few places over the past few months and I have been searching for a place that really understands the dancer’s body, and to care for her injuries. We have finally found an amazing place that “gets it.” I highly recommend. A bonus is the upcoming boot camp in September for momma! If I could give 10 stars I would!” - Melanie P. “If I could give it 10 stars I would!”
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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!
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