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7· Thursday, October 20, 17, 2011 OAKVILLE BEAVER · www.insideHALTON.com 19 · Thursday, January 2013 OAKVILLE BEAVER · www.insideHALTON.com mally during gait, the body must compensate in other ways to achieve locomoDid you know that foot problems tion, often resulting in painful symptoms. affect over half the population? Taking It is through the use of custom orthotics care of your feet is important to your that pain might be reduced or alleviated. But There's more to a ecustom general well-being. J.world Richard Werkman The workers of the are working more. So wait! says an · Manage time ffectively. One of the problems with an orthotic than meets the eye (or should knows this better than anyone. Rick is a annual study of employee benefit trends from MetLife. In increased workload is the time in the day to complete that we say foot). The knowledge and training Registered Chiropodist, who recently 2010, 40 percent of employees admitted their workload had work does not simultaneously increase. This reality makes it ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS NOW treating you overwhelmed is directly with stress. But a few time opened acompared new practice his hometown increased with in the previous year. of the individual easy to become · Prioritize Family eye care for all ages · Unique Selection of Eyewear Products related for to the of your treatment. of While Oakville, at 1495 Road, there are many Cornwall reasons that can account a success management techniques can help. certain tasks, · Comprehensive Eye Examinations · Laser Vision Assessments That's why Rick and Vicki recommend Suite 33. Rick's partner in life and pracheavier workload at the office, heavy layoffs in countries ensuring projects that are time-sensitive get done ahead of f · Advanced Diagnostic Testing · Expanded Line of Sunglasses that you see a member of the College of tice, Vicki, agrees, "It is with a tremenacross the globe has, in many instances, left those who those that aren't. When setting a schedule for work, be realChiropodists of Ontario for your foot dous sense of pride that we return to our Dr.will Pachler and staffmore are here to meet all of your visual needs and provide you with weren't laid off with extra work. And companies might be istic. If a schedule isn't realistic, that only cause high quality eye care. We strive to always provide you with the best service, health and orthotic needs. Learn more roots." surprised to know just how much this approach isn't work- stress. most current information and education, and the best products on the market. about orthotics by requesting a copy of What we do: study The J. Richard ing. TheMetLife also found Werkman, that 68 percent of employto Know About Chiropodist team provides comprehen- "What You Need ees surveyed reported that the quality of their work had · Maintain a personal life. Effectively managing stress DELAY! at DON'T Book your vision and eye sive treatment and care for a variety of Orthotics." suffered and that fear of losing their jobs played a significant work involves having a personal life away from the office. All health examination WITH US TODAY! Background: Rick graduated at the foot problems experienced by children, role in how well they did their jobs. work and no play is a recipe for stress. No matter how big a adults, seniors, diabetics, and athletes: top of his class in 1991 from the workload awaits you at the office, be sure to make time for Good stress and bad stress Corns, calluses, plantar warts, thick or Michener Institute for Applied Health enjoyable activities away from work. Spend time with friends 2530 Sixth Line, Unit 8B, Oakville While toenails, employees might not and be able to quell Sciences. their fears of He is a member of the College ingrown heel, arch general and family, plan a weekend getaway or simply relax at home. of Ontario and is certione day being laid off, there foot are things they doChiropodists to reduce One block south of Dundas foot pain, skin infections, ulcers andcanof Such time, even if it's not as often as you might like, makes fied in local wounds, diabetic foot the stress nail that surgery, often accompanies such care fears. Stress is a part anesthesia and nail surgery. dealing with stress at the office Rick added to his degree through a that much easier to handle. and education, orthopaedic/therapeutic of most professions and can even be a good motivator. Bachelor of Science Podiatric Medicine footwear, custom prescription However, when stress made is prolonged or excessive, the results www.oakparkoptometrist.com Remain physically active. Exercise is a great remedy for Program, where ·he studied research orthotics, SIGVARIS Medical can be very unhealthy. Men Compression and women with high stress stress. In fact, the American Psychological Association notes methods, with electives concentrating in Stockings and likely Magnetic Biostimulation levels are more to suffer from depression, anxiety and that studies have suggested physically active people have the areas of podogerontology (study of with Infrared Ray Therapy. cardiovascular disease. When faced with prolonged or exceslower rates of anxiety and depression than sedentary people. senior's feet), podopharmacology (study Rick Werkman is a registered sive stress at the office, men and women can take the follow- While research is ongoing, some researchers feel exercise of foot-related medications) and sports Chiropodist and licensed foot care speing approaches to avoid succumbing to stress. enhances the body's ability to respond to stress. In addition, cialist. Chiropodists are regulated health medicine. exercise seems to give the body practice at dealing with What Makes the J. Richard Werkman care providers what trained in overall foot Stress * Determine is causing the stress. triggers stress. While exercising, the body's physiological systems are clinic Different? "It is the friendly health and on biomechanical/orthotic vary depending the individual, so men andfoot women who forced to communicate with one another. These same sysfamily environment, broad range of assessments. In addition treating are coping with excessive stress to should write down anything tems must also communicate with one another when family health and wellness centre knowledge, strong working relationships, everyday foot needs, Chiropodists also that causes them a negative response, whether that response responding to stress. Regular exercise helps the body com- Families Every Step of the Way! Helping and detailed patient follow-through that assess structural abnormalities in the is physical, emotional or mental. After a week, sit down and municate more efficiently, something that helps when the Services: makes us unique," explains office manfoot the need that for atriggered custom these look to at determine the various things negative time comes to respond to stress. · Family Chiropractic · Chiropody (Foot Care) Vicki.if orthotic device, footwear or it. ager, responses. Chooseorthopedic one and work to resolve Determine · Physiotherapy · Acupuncture We take pleasure welcoming new bracing. These deformities are not there is a way this trigger can be avoided. Do this with each Stress at the office is likely always going to be a concern · Registered Massage Therapy · Naturopath uncommon in those presenting with patients. A doctor's referral is not necestrigger one by one. It might not be possible to successfully for working men and women. However, there are ways to · Nutrition and Weight Loss Coaching · Orthotics/Custom Shoes and Braces foot, hip and lower back pain. Who knew sary. For more information on the clinic address each trigger, but it's worth the try and it is likely that effectively cope with stress no matter how daunting a work- Heavier workloads have left many workers dealing with elevated · Pediatric hip or lower back pain might be associ- and the foot related conditions we treat · Fertility certain triggers can be successfully avoided. load might be. (MNS) levels of stress. visit www.werkman.ca or call 905-845ated with the foot? METRIST Take care of your feet O P TO Tips to help you cope with stress at work An Oakville Beaver Advertising Section Dr. Robert J. Pachler PrimaryEyeCare Extra work k load l d takes k its toll ll on the h mental l health h l h of f employees l Eye Exams J. Richard Werkman, Chiropodist River Glen Mews Plaza 905-257-3542 When the foot cannot function nor- 4817. Caring hands for happy feet! Upcoming Events: Your Last Diet! Tues, Jan 22 at 7pm Sore Feet, Sports Injury, Painful Ingrown Toenails? Plantar Warts? We can help! 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