Lucky Draw! Win a TENS Unit!
Form & Function is hosting a lucky draw event! All you need to do to enter is to leave a review on our Facebook, Yelp or Google pages. Your name will be entered into a draw for a TENS machine valued at $100!
Give the Gift of Health
Give the Gift of Health this Christmas! We have $25, $50, and $100 gift certificates.
Movember and Physical Inactivity
November is here and so is the fundraising campaign Movember. For those of you who don’t know what Movember is, it is a campaign that involves growing moustaches to raise awareness and funds for men’s health. Why mustache? They are very visual and meant to start conversions about mens health.
One issue Movember raises awareness and funds for is physical inactivity. Here are some facts:
– Inactivity is the 4th leading risk factor for global mortality
– 41% of men in high-income countries do not exercise enough
– Physical inactivity leads to higher risk of cancer and other diseases
The health guideline for exercise is a three times a week of at least 30 mins of activity. If you are not getting that amount of exercise, you should consider increasing your exercise level. If you have any questions about increasing your activity level, the health care professionals at Form and Function can help set up an exercise plan for you.
Furthermore, If you want to help raise funds for Movember, you can donate here http://mobro.co/manniwong
$300 Premium Custom Orthotics (Limited Time Offer)
For a Limited Time, Form & Function Markham is offering Premium custom Orthotics for $300. This is typically a $500 premium device. All of our orthotics are done by 3D Foot analysis; the premier method of casting. This promo expires on Sept 25, 2015, so call in today to take advantage. Call TODAY 905 604 9355 
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Daily Balance Challenge!
Challenge yourself to balance regularly. Not only will this prevent falls, it will increase the proprioceptive awareness of your body. Meaning you will take better control of your body and improve your awareness within space.
It’s simple! I challenge you to take a few minutes out of your day and balance. Try this while you wait in line at the grocery counter, wait for the microwave, or just when watching tv! You can start off easy with simply putting your feet together, stretching your arms out and closing your eyes. Try to hold for at least 30 seconds at a time. Once you get to 30 seconds you can try to make the movement harder. Once you’ve mastered 2 leg balance you can try to balance like the image above:
1. Shift weight to one foot. Keep your arms spread out to start
2. Press your opposite foot above your knee into your thigh
3. Keep a slight bend in the knee. Balance!
4. To make it harder; Hold, twist, take arms overhead, work up onto your toes, etc
The more you challenge yourself the more you will improve. Remember balance is a learned skill so just keep at it and you’ll be amazed as to how much you improve trying everyday for a week. Go outside, enjoy the sun for a few minutes, soak in the vitamin D and work on that balance! If you want more progressions or examples feel free to email me at jleung@formfunction.com or come on into the clinic.
Ways to Prevent Swollen Feet During Air Travel
When we are heading to our summer destination by plane, our feet are usually enclosed in a tight space with very minimal leg room to move around. As a result, we end up with swollen feet.
It is vital that we move our legs as much as possible to allow adequate blood flow to and from the legs. Low cabin pressure and dehydration due to the dry air circulating on the plane can impair our blood circulation to our feet. Thus, this can contribute to life-threatening blood clots that can have serious impact on our overall health.
Here are a few tips:
1) Reduce your salt intake. Salt will increase fluid retention to your feet.
2) Drink plenty of water. This will decrease your risk of dehydration.
3) Walk along the aisles. Take bathroom breaks to keep your legs moving.
4) Avoid crossing your legs. This will reduce circulation to your feet.
5) Consider wearing compression stockings. These stockings will assist with improving the circulation to your feet.
If you are interested in having an individualized consultation about your feet, please feel free to book an appointment with Jennifer Lam, the Chiropodist at the Form and Function Clinic.