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YOU ARE INVITED!

I just wanted to take a moment to thank each and every one of you who have supported Form & Function in the past 5 year.  This year marks our 5 year anniversary as being one of the top health clinics in Markham and Richmond hill in providing Physiotherapy, Chiropractic, Naturopathy, Athletic Therapy and Foot Care services.  I Wish to invite each and every one of you to our Patient Appreciation Lunch.  The information is as follows

Please RSVP HERE with you name an guest

Dr. Jim Feng

Clinic Director/Chiropractor

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Free Fitness Membership and Healthy Gift Basket

If you have had  a good experience with Form & Functions health services, please take a quick second to write a review about our services here. https://plus.google.com/108996756726843221350/about?hl=en For each review from now until the end of Octorber, you will be put into a draw for a free 1 month membership at Club Markham  and a Form & Function gift basket including Biofreeze, dry fit t-shirt, Therabands and heat packs.   Have healthy day.   wpff

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Is lightning a threat to outdoor sports and exercise?

With the recent rainy weather, I wanted to go over some lightning safety tips.

Rain and lightning storms often make for an “epic” sports game as depicted in movies or gatorade commercials. However, the presence of lightning during outdoor activities poses a threat to our safety.

rain

What are the chances that one will be struck by lightning? 

About 150 Canadians are seriously injured each year by lightning; Many suffer permanent neurological disabilities. Lightning kills more Canadians than hail, wind, rain and tornadoes combined, making it a prime safety consideration.

With that said, one needs to be careful when exercising or playing sports during a rain or lightning storm.           The 30-30 rule or the Flash to Bang method are ways to gauge whether it is safe to continue playing.

  •  Count the seconds between seeing lightning and hearing thunder.
  • If count less than 30 seconds, stop all outdoor activity and seek shelter

When seeking shelter, avoid tall trees, lone objects (poles), metal objects, water and open fields. The best position to be in is a crouch, do not lie flat – want to reduce contact with the ground. Also staying in a car with the windows up is a safe place to be. Allow 30 minutes to pass after the last lightning/thunder before resuming. Remember also, that it does not need to be raining for lightning to occur.

Hope that you can apply these safety tips to make a lightning safety plan the next time you are exercising outdoors.

Happy and safe exercising!

Cheers,

Amanda Lum, BPhe, CAT(cc)

 

 

By Administrator 0 Comments Health Tips, Uncategorised

Is lightning a threat to outdoor sports and exercise?

With the recent rainy weather, I wanted to go over some lightning safety tips.

Rain and lightning storms often make for an “epic” sports game as depicted in movies or gatorade commercials. However, the presence of lightning during outdoor activities poses a threat to our safety.

rain

What are the chances that one will be struck by lightning? 

About 150 Canadians are seriously injured each year by lightning; Many suffer permanent neurological disabilities. Lightning kills more Canadians than hail, wind, rain and tornadoes combined, making it a prime safety consideration.

With that said, one needs to be careful when exercising or playing sports during a rain or lightning storm.           The 30-30 rule or the Flash to Bang method are ways to gauge whether it is safe to continue playing.

  •  Count the seconds between seeing lightning and hearing thunder.
  • If count less than 30 seconds, stop all outdoor activity and seek shelter

When seeking shelter, avoid tall trees, lone objects (poles), metal objects, water and open fields. The best position to be in is a crouch, do not lie flat – want to reduce contact with the ground. Also staying in a car with the windows up is a safe place to be. Allow 30 minutes to pass after the last lightning/thunder before resuming. Remember also, that it does not need to be raining for lightning to occur.

Hope that you can apply these safety tips to make a lightning safety plan the next time you are exercising outdoors.

Happy and safe exercising!

Cheers,

Amanda Lum, BPhe, CAT(cc)

 

 

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Run Quieter

One easy way to see how effectively you run is by listening to how much noise you make.  Listen to the noise a great runners makes.  It is quick and crisp.  You can hear the opposite in runners who are not efficient.  Their stride sounds heavy, long and loud.

You will take 25, 200 steps in a marathon.  If each step is inefficient, more force goes through your body.  So if you are injured or want to run faster a Run Smart assessment can help.

Click the link to the Run Smart Assessment info

By Dr. Paul

Check out what a Chiropractor in Markham Does here  

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Food Recalls: Various

Recalls have been added to the CFIA's Food Recall Report.
Class 3
Reason for Recall: Allergen - milk
Product(s): Zing brand Dark Chocolate Hazelnut bars
Recalling Firm: Karma Nutritionals
Distribution: National

Product details are available at http://www.inspection.gc.ca/about-the-cfia/newsroom/food-recall-warnings/complete-listing/2014-04-11-r8800/eng/1397486577852/1397486610104
Class 2
Reason for Recall: Allergen - milk
Product(s): El Peto Products brand bread products
Recalling Firm: El Peto Products Ltd.
Distribution: National

Product details are available at http://www.inspection.gc.ca/about-the-cfia/newsroom/food-recall-warnings/complete-listing/2014-04-09-r8794/eng/1397489366333/1397489371887
Class 2
Reason for Recall: Health Hazard - Salmonella
Product(s): Pusateris Fine Foods brand Organic Whole Black Peppercorns
Recalling Firm: Organic Connections Ltd.
Distribution: Ontario

Product details are available at: http://inspection.gc.ca/about-the-cfia/newsroom/food-recall-warnings/complete-listing/2014-04-12/eng/1397347692869/1397347733785
Class 3
Reason for Recall: Allergen - Milk
Product(s): Your Market Fresh brand Beef Tortellini
Recalling Firm: Walmart Canada Corp.
Distribution: National

Product details are available at: http://www.inspection.gc.ca/about-the-cfia/newsroom/food-recall-warnings/complete-listing/2014-04-10-r8792/eng/1397240491136/1397240501387
Class 2
Reason for Recall: Allergen - Egg, Milk, Soy
Product(s): The Marketplace Bakery and Pioneer Coop Bakery brand bread products
Recalling Firm: Pioneer Co-operative Association Ltd.
Distribution: Saskatchewan

Product details are available at: http://www.inspection.gc.ca/about-the-cfia/newsroom/food-recall-warnings/complete-listing/2014-04-05-r8769/eng/1397161981473/1397161986963
Class: 1
Reason for Recall: Allergen - milk
Product(s): Organic Traditions brand Dark Chocolate Sacha Inchi Seeds
Recalling Firm: Advantage Health Matters Inc.
Distribution: National

Product details are available at: http://www.inspection.gc.ca/about-the-cfia/newsroom/food-recall-warnings/complete-listing/2014-04-10/eng/1397171433718/1397171455602

Class 3
Reason for Recall: Allergen - tree nut
Product(s): Liberté brand Organic Vanilla Yogourt Cranberry Muesli
Recalling Firm: Liberté Brands Inc.
Distribution: National

Product details are available at: http://www.inspection.gc.ca/about-the-cfia/newsroom/food-recall-warnings/complete-listing/2014-04-10-r8782/eng/1397156583499/1397156593616
Class 2
Reason for Recall: Allergen - Milk
Product(s): Nutty Club brand Karamel Korn
Recalling Firm: Scott Bathgate Ltd.
Distribution: Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario, Saskatchewan

Product details are available at: http://www.inspection.gc.ca/about-the-cfia/newsroom/food-recall-warnings/complete-listing/2014-04-04-r8767/eng/1397142089864/1397142113332
Class 1
Reason for Recall: Allergen - milk
Product(s): Orthodox Coconut Palm brand Coconut Juice (Coconut Milk)
Recalling Firm: Hung Gay Enterprises Ltd.
Distribution: Alberta, British Columbia

Product details are available at: http://www.inspection.gc.ca/about-the-cfia/newsroom/food-recall-warnings/complete-listing/2014-04-09/eng/1397106569354/1397106593786
Class 1
Reason for Recall: Allergen - mustard
Product(s): Prolimer and Waterfront Bistro brand fish and seafood products
Recalling Firm: Aliments Prolimer Inc.
Distribution: National

Product details are available at: http://www.inspection.gc.ca/about-the-cfia/newsroom/food-recall-warnings/complete-listing/2014-04-08b/eng/1397004974227/1397004980154
Class 1
Reason for Recall: Allergen - milk
Product(s): Elite brand Bittersweet Chocolate
Recalling Firm: Foodfest International 2000 Inc.
Distribution: Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec

Product details are available at: http://www.inspection.gc.ca/about-the-cfia/newsroom/food-recall-warnings/complete-listing/2014-04-08/eng/1396998235778/1396998258486
Class 3
Reason for Recall: Allergen - soy
Product(s): I Heart Keenwah brand products
Recalling Firm: Les Aliments Colinex
Distribution: Ontario, Quebec

Product details are available at: http://inspection.gc.ca/about-the-cfia/newsroom/food-recall-warnings/complete-listing/20140402-r8773/eng/1396896541672/1396896547344
Class 3
Reason for Recall: Allergen - soy
Product(s): I Heart Keenwah Quinoa Clusters
Recalling Firm: Winners Merchants International L.P.
Distribution: Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Saskatchewan

Product details are available at: http://inspection.gc.ca/about-the-cfia/newsroom/food-recall-warnings/complete-listing/20140404-r8772/eng/1396901352477/1396901370313
Class 2
Reason for Recall: Allergen - milk, sulphites
Product(s): El Peto Products Ltd. Gluten Free Hot Cross Buns
Recalling Firm: El Peto Products Ltd.
Distribution: National

Product details are available at: http://inspection.gc.ca/about-the-cfia/newsroom/food-recall-warnings/complete-listing/2014-04-03-r8754/eng/1396891634885/1396891658969
Class 3
Reason for Recall: Allergen - milk
Product(s): Organic Traditions brand Dark Chocolate Golden Berries
Recalling Firm: Advantage Health Matters Inc.
Distribution: National

Product details are available at: http://www.inspection.gc.ca/about-the-cfia/newsroom/food-recall-warnings/complete-listing/2014-04-03-r8751/eng/1396645814594/1396645837746
Class2
Reason for Recall: Microbiological - Salmonella
Product(s): Various Organic Black Peppercorns
Recalling Firm: Various
Distribution: National

Product details are available at http://www.inspection.gc.ca/about-the-cfia/newsroom/food-recall-warnings/complete-listing/2014-04-05/eng/1396736705517/1396736719852
Class 3
Reason for Recall: Health Hazard - Non harmful (Quality/Spoilage)
Product(s): Thai Kitchen Brand Thai Peanut Microwave Rice Noodles and Sauce
Recalling Firm: La Cie McCormick Canada
Distribution: National

Product details are available at: http://www.inspection.gc.ca/about-the-cfia/newsroom/food-recall-warnings/complete-listing/2014-04-04/eng/1396661465611/1396661471183
Class 1
Reason for Recall: Health Hazard - Clostridium botulinum
Product(s): Rice porridge with abalone
Recalling Firm: Korea Food Trading Ltd.
Distribution: Ontario, New Brunswick and Possibly National

Product details are available at: http://www.inspection.gc.ca/about-the-cfia/newsroom/food-recall-warnings/complete-listing/2014-04-03/eng/1396592275929/1396592297638
Class 3
Reason for Recall: Allergen - milk
Product(s): Shufra Chocolate brand Mocha Fudge
Recalling Firm: Altra Foods Inc.
Distribution: Ontario, Quebec

Product details are available at: http://inspection.gc.ca/about-the-cfia/newsroom/food-recall-warnings/complete-listing/2014-03-27-r8734/eng/1396452651349/1396452657369
Class 1
Reason for Recall: Allergen - soy
Product(s): Grandma's Perogies brand Potato & Bacon Perogies
Recalling Firm: S & A Grandma's Food Inc. 
Distribution: National

Product details are available at http://www.inspection.gc.ca/about-the-cfia/newsroom/food-recall-warnings/complete-listing/2014-04-02b/eng/1396502845795/1396502851634
Class 1
Reason for Recall: Allergen - milk
Product(s): Scoop & Eat Dessert Cup Carrot
Recalling Firm: The French Oven 
Distribution: Ontario

Product details are available at http://www.inspection.gc.ca/about-the-cfia/newsroom/food-recall-warnings/complete-listing/2014-04-02/eng/1396497352135/1396497360989
*The above food recalls are from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and brought to you by Arin Taub, RD at Form & Function
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Fracture Rehabilitation

I have recently seen an influx of fracture patients, mainly due to the harsh winter conditions we experienced this year.  I wanted to go over some facts and tips on rehabilitation of fractures.

 

There are different types of fractures and almost all require significant amounts of trauma.  If you sustained trauma (ie fell off step, slipped and fell, car accident, etc), you should go see your family doctor.  Most doctors will assess your symptoms and send you for an X-ray if they believe you may have a fracture.  X-rays are the gold standard in diagnosing fractures.  Once it has been confirmed you have a simple fracture, you will be immobilized at your fracture site for typically 6 weeks.  Bone healing is usually around 4-6 weeks for upper body fractures and 6-8 weeks for lower body fractures.  More complex fractures may require surgery and healing can be delayed depending on the surgery.  Talk to your surgeon and get a timeline if this is your case.  The whole process of rehabilitation of fracture can vary but it usually last at least 6-8 weeks post immobilization.

 

Tip #1: Do not think immobilizing the fracture site means immobilizing the whole limb.  I have seen this happen far too often.  For example, if you fractured your elbow, you can still move your shoulder, wrist and hands.  Keep your body moving.  Immobilization is one of the worse things you can do to your body (although necessary to facilitate fracture healing).  So why subject non-injured body parts to immobilization when you can maintain healthy joint movement?

 

Tip #2: You don’t even need to immobilize the fracture site all the time*.  Every once in a while, you can move slowly and in a control manner to keep your joints healthy.  An example of this is ankle fractures which used to be plaster casted always.  Now, almost all ankle fractures are given a walking boot and allowed to move slightly.  It’s to help counter the detrimental effects of immobilization.  Let pain be your guide when moving though (no more than a 5 out of 10 on a pain scale and absolutely no sharp pain).

 

Tip #3: Go see a rehabilitation health care professional.  Even during your immobilization, there are modalities like laser therapy that can promote fracture healing.  After immobilization, you may think your movement can come back on its own and it can but often times, you will require joint mobilization to regain all your mobility back.  Sometimes, no matter how hard you force your joint to move, it requires a glide or a roll that has been lost due to immobilization.  Your rehab professional can help regain that.  Also, a rehab professional can guide you through the rehab process which requires regaining full range of motion, proper strengthening and progressive return to activity to prevent reinjury.

 

Hope that gives you a general guideline on dealing with fractures.  If you have any questions or you have sustained a fracture and require rehab, feel free to come in and see one of our healthcare professionals at Form and Function.

 

Regards,

Man Chun (Manni) Wong

Registered Physiotherapist

 

*Only applies to simple fractures.  Some complex and displaced fractures require full immobilization.  Talk to your surgeon about immobilization before moving your fracture site if this is your case.

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Food Recalls: Various

Recalls have been added to the CFIA's Food Recall Report.

Class 1
Reason for Recall: Allergen - milk, soy, wheat
Product(s): The Pie Place brand cookie products
Recalling Firm: The Pie Place
Distribution: Ontario

Product details are available at http://www.inspection.gc.ca/about-the-cfia/newsroom/food-recall-warnings/complete-listing/2014-04-01/eng/1396332500676/1396332509410
Class 1
Reason for Recall: Allergen - milk
Product(s): Sunrise Bakery brand Macaroon Cookies
Recalling Firm: Sunrise Bakery Ltd.
Distribution: Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Possibly National, Saskatchewan

Product details are available at http://www.inspection.gc.ca/about-the-cfia/newsroom/food-recall-warnings/complete-listing/2014-03-31b/eng/1396321660798/1396321666939
Class 1
Reason for Recall: Allergen - milk
Product(s): Alprose and Chocolat Alprose brand dark chocolate products
Distribution: The following products may have been sold in Canada and these products may have been sold as part of gift baskets.

Product details are available at http://www.inspection.gc.ca/about-the-cfia/newsroom/food-recall-warnings/complete-listing/2014-03-31/eng/1396319875632/1396319886479
Class 1
Reason for Recall: Allergen - milk 
Product(s): Zing brand snack bars
Recalling Firm: Horizon Distributors Ltd., Karma Nutritionals, Purity Life Health Products
Distribution: National

Product details are available at http://www.inspection.gc.ca/about-the-cfia/newsroom/food-recall-warnings/complete-listing/2014-03-28/eng/1396039452238/1396039462473
Class: 1
Reason for Recall: Allergen - mustard
Product(s): Safeway brand baked bean products
Recalling Firm: Bonduelle Americas
Distribution: Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario, Saskatchewan

Product details are available at: http://www.inspection.gc.ca/about-the-cfia/newsroom/food-recall-warnings/complete-listing/2014-03-27/eng/1395979466728/1395979477522
Class: 1
Reason for Recall: Allergen - mustard
Product(s): Prolimer and Waterfront Bistro brand fish and seafood products
Recalling Firm: Aliments Prolimer Inc.
Distribution: Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, Saskatchewan

Product details are available at: http://www.inspection.gc.ca/about-the-cfia/newsroom/food-recall-warnings/complete-listing/2014-03-27/eng/1395965398485/1395965426859 

Class: 2
Reason for Recall: Allergen - mustard
Product(s): Various products from Harvest Goodies
Recalling Firm: Harvest Goodies
Distribution: Ontario
Product details are available at: http://www.inspection.gc.ca/about-the-cfia/newsroom/food-recall-warnings/complete-listing/2014-03-14-r8696/eng/1395944951182/1395944973869

*The above food recalls are from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and brought to you by Arin Taub, RD at Form & Function
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Top Clinic In Markham! Please Vote

The Form & Function team is so pleased to be nominated for the @TopChoiceAward for being one of the top wellness clinics in Markham.  For all those who have benefited from our care, we would appreciate your vote.

Please take a quick moment toVOTE HERE http://vote.topchoiceawards.com/#/nomination/13c5f214a17446c68f3ad7a33d0b87b0

 

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