Newsletter by NRG Athletes Therapy Fitness Inc.
NEWSLETTER
WE HAVE EXPANDED!!!!
INSIDE: RelievingNeckPain PatientSuccessStory
NRG AthletesTherapy Fitness is proud to present an additional, 420 square foot facility! We will open doors to even more treatment tables. NRG will be bringing in more services which will be revealed in next month’s newsletter.
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HAVE YOUMET YOURANNUAL INSURANCE DEDUCTIBLE?
An insurancedeductible is theamountofmoney thatyoumustpay before your insurance company pays for your medical services. If yourdeductible ismet,yourphysiotherapymaynotcostyouanything. 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. Ifyouareclosetoorhavemetyour insurancedeductiblefortheyear, then now is the time to come in for physiotherapy! Are you feeling aches & pains? Need to work on your core? Let us help you get a headstartfor2018.Contactustodaytoscheduleyourappointment.
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“Look Up To The Leaves Falling Without Pain!” RELIEVING NECK PAIN
Neck pain can be a constant ache or sharp pain with movement, stopping you from enjoying life’s activities. Neck pain is very common affecting approximately 2/3 rds of the population at one point or another. People with neck pain suffer mainly from one of the following conditions: Degenerative Disc Disease Thediscsarethefluidfilledsacsbetweenthebonesofyourneck.Thenormal aging process shrinks the discs and dries them out. Repeated stress and strain also weakens the tissues that make up a disc. When this happens, the disc loses its ability to absorb shock. In turn, this causes rubbing and changes in the shape of the joints in your neck, which can be painful. Muscle Strain When there is an injury to the neck or you overuse the shoulder and neck muscles, a strain can occur. When this happens, the neck muscles may go into spasm to help support and protect the sore area. Mechanical Neck Pain Mechanical pain usually starts from changes in the neck joints. As discs start tocollapse, thespacebetween theneckbonesnarrows,and the joints may become inflamed. The pain is usually chronic and is typically felt in the middle part of the neck. However, it may spread from the neck into the upper back or to the outside of the shoulder in some cases. Radiculopathy Pressure or irritation on or around the nerves of the neck can affect the nerves’electricalsignals.Thepressureor irritationcanbe feltasnumbness on the skin, weakness in the muscles or pain along the path of the nerve. Weakness in thespinemusclescancauseabnormalpressureon thenerves and increased chance of radiculopathy.
If you are suffering from neck pain, our SPINE Program is ideal to quickly relieve your pain and prevent it from returning. From long-term neck pain, to recovering from a complicated surgery, we can releve your pain quickly, returning your natural mobility and strength. Our treatments are designed to help ease pain and to improve flexibility, strength, posture and function. We even teach you how to protect your neck in the years ahead. Look inside to learn more about our SPINE Program and say good-bye to that aching neck!
Healthy Recipe: VEGGIE LASAGNA
INGREDIENTS • 1 large egg • 1 15- to 16-ounce part-skim ricotta • 1 5-ounce package baby spinach
• Pinch of crushed red pepper (optional) • 15 whole-wheat lasagna noodles (about 12 ounces) • 3 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella, divided
• 3 large portobello mushroom caps, halved and thinly sliced • 1 small zucchini, thinly sliced • 1 28-ounce crushed tomatoes • 1 28-ounce can diced tomatoes • 3 cloves garlic, minced
DIRECTIONS Combine egg, ricotta, spinach, mushrooms and zucchini in a large bowl. Combine crushed and diced tomatoes and their juice, garlic and crushed red pepper (if using) in a medium bowl. Generously coat a 6-quart or larger slow cooker with cooking spray. Spread 1½ cups of the tomato mixture in the slow cooker. Arrange 5 noodles over the sauce, overlapping them slightly and breaking into pieces to cover as much of the sauce as possible. Spread half
of the ricotta-vegetable mixture over the noodles and firmly pat down, then spoon on 1½ cups sauce and sprinkle with 1 cup mozzarella. Repeat the layering onemore time,startingwithnoodles.Topwitha third layerofnoodles.Evenlyspread the remaining tomato sauce over the noodles. Set aside the remaining 1 cup mozzarella in the refrigerator. Put the lid on the slow cooker and cook on High for 2 hours or on Low for 4 hours. Turn off the slow cooker, sprinkle the reserved mozzarella on the lasagna, cover and let stand for 10 minutes to melt the cheese.
STAFF SPOTLIGHT
Heather graduated from the University of Manitoba in 2015 with a degree in Kinesiology through the Athletic Therapy stream. During her schooling she gained knowledge working in many clinics, as well as with various sport teams including hockey, track and field, and volleyball. She became a certified Athletic Therapist in 2016. Within that year, she also completed a course to make her a certified cupping therapist. Her motto in the clinic is “Movement isTherapy” and she uses this to drive her treatments. With a specialization in muscles, bones, and joints, Heather is passionate about therapy and her role at NRG Athletes Therapy Fitness. From weekend warrior to elite athlete, acute sprains and strains to chronic aches and pains she prides herself on focusing on your goals for a rapid and safe return to work and play. Growing up in an active and athletic household was what drove Heather to pursue her career in AthleticTherapy. Growing up playing any sport she could get her hands on, she understands the drive to be your best – and more importantly – feel your best. In her free time, Heather still enjoys being active, especially anything that takes her outside. HEATHER NORMAND, CAT(C)
Patient Success Story
“I highly recommend seeing Heather for AthleticTherapy. I started seeing her about 2 months ago for my sciatica problem and was pleasantly surprised by how quickly I saw improvements in my range of motion, pain levels and general ability to do more. Heather is not only very knowledgeable and clearly competent in her field, but she’s also personable and has a very caring approach with her clients; making therapy sessions that much more enjoyable.Thanks for the fantastic care, Heather!” Pleasantly surprised by howquickly I saw improvements!
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