By ADMIN on March 12, 2024
Being diagnosed with a concussion can be overwhelming. The recovery process is different from any other musculoskeletal injury, and management should be appropriately guided by a trained healthcare provider.
Concussions rehabilitation has changed drastically in the past few years. Gone are the days when your physician would recommend resting in a dark room for several days following a concussion.
So whether you are an athlete, a weekend warrior, or neither of these, here are a few tips to help you get out of the concussion slump:
Exercise
When appropriate, a healthcare provider can guide you regarding when and how to exercise after a concussion. Research has shown that youth athletes recover faster from concussions after incorporating cardiovascular exercise as a part of their rehab program.
Nutrition
We all know eating well is important for overall health. However, it is essential for optimal concussion recovery. Eating a balanced diet at regular intervals positively impacts sleep, mood, and energy levels following a concussion.
Do not drink the coffee!
Well, you can, however, aim to have just one cup per day and limit this to the morning hours. Instead, choose the best drink out there for concussion rehabilitation. It’s not fancy or expensive, but will ensure your body’s tissues are getting the nutrients they need, when they need them. You guessed it, it’s our dear friend, water! Sip away, throughout the day.
Seek professional guidance to manage prolonged symptoms
Much like injuries, all concussions are not the same. The first step to appropriate treatment is to have your concussion diagnosed by a medical doctor. An individualized approach to treatment may be required for concussion symptoms lasting longer than 2 weeks in adults and longer than 1 month for kids.
Concussion recovery can be stressful, yet it can be simplified. At Athlete’s Care, we can help get you back to feeling more like, well, you!
By ADMIN on March 12, 2024
Did you know that 30 per cent of adults spend more than 9 hours on a digital device? (Source: Lenscrafters.ca) With technology becoming a permanent fixture in our lives, it is important to learn about digital eye strain and what you can do to alleviate the symptoms.
Symptoms associated with digital eye strain include sore, tired, burning or itching eyes, watery or dry eyes, blurred vision or double vision, soreness in the neck, shoulders or back, headaches, increased sensitivity to light, squinting and eye fatigue. These symptoms usually occur after using a digital device (e.g. television, laptop, desktop, smartphone, videogames, and tablets) for more than two hours at a time.
Some of the main causes for digital eye strain include focusing on tiny text, the fixed position of the eyes, a reduced blinking rate (one-third of our regular blinking rate of 18 blinks per minute), partial lid closures while blinking and the presence of blue light which is what gives the screens their brightness.
Below are some of the ways to alleviate digital eye strain:
Farzana is a Canadian Certified Professional Ergonomist (CCPE). She provides ergonomics services for Office, Industrial and Service environments including: Ergonomics Risk Assessments (in-person / virtual), Physical Demands Analyses (PDAs), and Ergonomics Training sessions and webinars. To receive more information about the ergonomics services at Athlete's Care or to request an ergonomics assessment of your workstation, please email ergonomics@athletescare.com.
**Insurance providers often cover the cost of a ergonomic assessment, look into your plan and find out if it's covered.**
By ADMIN on February 10, 2024
Certified Ergonomist, Farzana Ismail, shares these tips on how to check your workstation for possible causes of shoulder pain:
Farzana is a Canadian Certified Professional Ergonomist (CCPE). She provides ergonomics services for Office, Industrial and Service environments including: Ergonomics Risk Assessments (in-person / virtual), Physical Demands Analyses (PDAs), and Ergonomics Training sessions and webinars. To receive more information about the ergonomics services at Athlete's Care or to request an ergonomics assessment of your workstation, please email ergonomics@athletescare.com.
... moreBy ADMIN on February 08, 2024
- leakage
- increased urinary/bowel urgency
- pelvic pain
- constipation
- pain with sexual activity
- ongoing hip or low back pain book into see a Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist at Athlete's Care!
Vishnee is a Registered Physiotherapist, passionate about educating and empowering clients to help them improve their overall function and quality of life. She values helping clients understand the 'why' behind their injuries or conditions. She views health from a holistic perspective and uses a client-centered approach to provide individualized care. Vishnee has also trained in pelvic health physiotherapy. Her interest in this area stems from wanting to help normalize conversations about all things pelvic health. Click a link below to book directly into Vishnee's schedule or call 416-479-8799
Book an appointment with Vishnee at Athlete's Care Keele & Steeles - Accolade East Building, Rm 145
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By ADMIN on January 16, 2024
The average human head weighs 11 lbs. (almost the weight of a bowling ball). When you look down at your laptop, the pressure on the neck is up to 2-3x more putting a lot of strain on the neck and back.
Recommendations:
Monitors should be positioned based on usage to limit turning of the neck as much as possible.
Recommendations:
If you view the monitor through the bottom of the lens and find that the text on the screen is clearer when you bend your head backwards, then your monitor is too high.
Recommendations:
Farzana is a Canadian Certified Professional Ergonomist (CCPE). She provides ergonomic services for Office, Industrial and Service environments including: Ergonomics Risk Assessments (in-person / virtual), Physical Demands Analyses (PDAs), and Ergonomics Training sessions and webinars. To receive more information about the ergonomic services at Athlete's Care or to request an ergonomic assessment of your workstation, please email ergonomics@athletescare.com
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