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17 · October 20,2013 2011 OAKVILLE BEAVER · www.insideHALTON.com 17 | Thursday, Thursday, July 18, | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com Tips help you feet cope with stress at work Taketo care of your for general well-being Advertorial J. Richard Werkman, Chiropodist Did you know that foot prob- toenails, heel, arch and general pedic footwear or bracing. These Vicki recommend that you see a foot more. pain, skin infections, deformities are not member lems affect over half populaThe workers of thethe world are working So says an · foot Manage time effectively. Oneuncommon of the problems with an of the College of ulcers and wounds, nail surgery, in those presenting with foot, Chiropodists tion? Taking care of your feet is annual study of employee benefit trends from MetLife. In increased workload is the time in the day to complete that of Ontario for your diabetic foot care and educa- hip and lower back pain. Who foot health and orthotic needs. important to your general well2010, 40 percent of employees admitted their workload had work does not simultaneously increase. This reality makes it being. J. Richard Werkman tion, orthopaedic/therapeutic knew hip or lower back pain Learn more about orthotics by increased compared with the previous year. easy preto become overwhelmed with with stress. But a few time a copy of "What You might be associated the requesting knows this better than anyone. footwear, custom made While there are many reasons that can account for a management techniques can help. Prioritize certain tasks, Need to Know About Rick is a Registered Chiropodist, scription orthotics, SIGVARIS foot? heavier workload at the office, heavy layoffs in countries ensuring projects that are time-sensitive get done ahead of f Medical Compression Stockings When the foot cannot funcOrthotics." who recently opened a new pracand Magnetic tion normally during gait, the Rick graduated across the hometown globe has, of inOakville, many instances, left those Biostimulation who those that aren't. When setting a schedule for work,Background: be realtice in his with Infrared Ray Therapy. body must compensate in other at the top of his class in 1991 at 1495 Cornwall Road, Suite weren't laid off with extra work. And companies might be istic. If a schedule isn't realistic, that will only cause more Rick Werkman is a registered ways to achieve locomotion, from the Michener Institute for 33. Rick's partner in life and surprised to know just how much this approach isn't work- stress. Chiropodist and licensed foot often resulting in painful symp- Applied Health Sciences. He is practice, Vicki, agrees, "It is with ing. TheMetLife study also found that 68 percent of employa tremendous sense of pride care specialist. Chiropodists toms. It is through the use of a member of the College of ees surveyed reported that the quality their work had care· proMaintain a persona l life. Effectively stress at of Ontario and is are of regulated health custom orthotics that managing pain Chiropodists that we return to our roots." suffered and that fear of losing their jobs played a significant work involves having a personal life away from the office. in local anesthesia and What we do: The J. Richard viders trained in overall foot might be reduced or alleviated. certifiedAll role in howChiropodist well they did theirprojobs. health and biomechanical/ work and no play a recipe for stress. No matter how big a Butiswait! There's more to a nail surgery. 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Stress is a part dealing with stress at the office that much easier to handle. of most professions and can even be a good motivator. However, when stress is prolonged or excessive, the results · Remain physically active. Exercise is a great remedy for can be very unhealthy. Men and women with high stress stress. In fact, the American Psychological Association notes levels are more likely to suffer from depression, anxiety and that studies have suggested physically active people have cardiovascular disease. When faced with prolonged or exces- lower rates of anxiety and depression than sedentary people. sive stress at the office, men and women can take the follow- While research is ongoing, some researchers feel exercise ing approaches to avoid succumbing to stress. enhances the body's ability to respond to stress. In addition, and athletes: Corns, calluses, foot to determine the need for a related to the success of your Extra work k load l d takes k its toll ll on h mental l health h lh of f employees plantar warts, thick or the ingrown custom orthotic device, ortho-l treatment. That's why Rick and tives concentrating in the areas of podogerontology (study of senior's feet), podopharmacology (study of foot-related medications) and sports medicine. What Makes the J. Richard Werkman foot clinic Different? "It is the friendly family environment, broad range of knowledge, strong working relationships, and detailed patient follow-through that makes us unique," explains office manager, Vicki. We take pleasure welcoming new patients. A doctor's referral is not necessary. For more information on the clinic and the foot related conditions we treat visit www.werkman.ca or call 905-845-4817. Caring hands for happy feet! EVERY MOTHER HAS A STORY TO TELL. THANKS TO YOU IT CAN BE TOLD. exercise seems to give the body practice at dealing with * Determine what is causing the stress. Stress triggers stress. While exercising, the body's physiological systems are vary depending on the individual, so men and women who forced to communicate with one another. These same sysare coping with excessive stress should write down anything tems must also communicate with one another when Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital, talented that causesAt them a negative response, whether that response responding to stress. Regular exercise helps the body comphysicians like Dr. Santina Andrighetti help care for is physical, emotional or mental. After a week, sit down and municate more efficiently, something that helps when the moms and babies every day. Their expertise plus the look at the various things that triggered these negative time comes to respond to stress. life-saving helpit. fund make it responses. Choose one equipment and work toyou resolve Determine ifpossible for young families to have the best, healthiest start possible. 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 trigger one by one. It might not be possible to successfully for working men and women. However, there are ways to Each and every year, our hospital needs hundreds of address each trigger, but it's worth the try and it is likely that effectively cope with stress no matter how daunting a workpieces of new equipment that will improve the lives of certain triggers can be successfully avoided. load might be. (MNS) all of us here in Oakville. Every piece is critical and every piece needs to be funded by our community. It all starts here ­ with your help. Heavier workloads have left many workers dealing with elevated levels of stress. Please call 905.338.4642 to share your story or make a donation. www.oakvillehospitalfoundation.com SANTINA ANDRIGHETTI 20 010 GoDR. ld Aw ward W inne er OTMH & GYNAECOLOGIST Oa akv kville e OBSTETRICIAN Beaver Be eaver