Craven: Concussion Management

OSTEOARTHRITIS GLA:D PROGRAM

Does Arthritis Grind you Down?

Do you or does someone you know live with knee or hip osteoarthritis?

We are offering an osteoarthritis exercise intervention program beginning this fall. This program combines education sessions and neuromuscular training over 8 weeks to provide an effective, evidence-based program for those with osteoarthritis. For more information or to register, call us at 306-934-2011 or email us at css@ cravensportservices.ca. To learn more about GLA:D, visit their website: http://gladcanada.ca/

IMPROVE YOUR POSTURE IN THE CLASSROOM

By Ori Fruhauf

1. Adjust your backpack: One of the reasons your back hurts is because of the weight you carry on your backpack. The gap between your back and your backpack is what causes the stress to your back, though, which damages your posture at the end. To fix this, adjust your backpack handles so it can be as close to your back as possible to avoid your spine curving excessively when carrying your backpack. 2. Unload your backpack: I know, I know, you have a biology exam tomorrow and you need to bring your chemistry book with you so you can do the lab properly. But carrying everything in your backpack and loading it with heavy school supplies is not good for your back or your posture. Leave the heavy supplies at your apartment and take a good walk home every time you need them (say yes to exercise!) or carry them in your hands. This will -literally- take weight from your back and will improve your posture.

3. Wear both straps of your backpack: The cool kids walk around campus carrying their backpacks on just one shoulder, but the cool kids also have bad posture and back problems. Do not follow this trend, and use both straps of your backpack so the weight is evenly distributed on your back. Source: https://www.uprightpose.com/blogs/news/how-to-improve-your-posture-as-a-college- student

LOOKINGFORA WORKSHOP?

Look No Further

Do you have back pain? Do you know someone who has recently torn their ACL? Do you want to get stronger in 2017? Check out our FREE Workshops for the Fall! We host a variety of workshops throughout the year to help you become the best you can be!

www.cravensportservices.ca/health-wellness/workshops/

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