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Karen Evers Kinesiology Services

Helping others to achieve optimal functioning through exercise. In-home or in clinic services.

Whether recovering from an injury, diagnosed with a chronic illness or simply wanting to improve everyday function.

04/24/2023

🧠 Took a Vestibular Rehabilitation course over the weekend. Enjoyed leaning about different conditions and learning rehab exercises and treatments.

🥴 I have had episodes of BPPV in the past, some over a prolonged period of time. I can relate to patients experiencing it. It can be debilitating, scary and very unpleasant. So it’s nice to have learned about it and ways to treat it :)

🤓The course also discussed other conditions of the vestibular system and concussions. Looking forward to applying the information I have learned!

10/30/2022

Trail running ➕trail garbage clean up!

10/08/2022

A beautiful fall day for a race!!

08/21/2022

Trail running Sunday’s!!

08/14/2022

Enjoyed some Canada Games action at Brock University and Welland! Pretty awesome this was happening close to home ❤️ The games are still happening for another week!

06/06/2022

Love this! For all facets of life. Make small achievable goals that will help you reach your big goals. Set yourself up for success :)

05/01/2022

🏃‍♀️ Here are some running tips, if you are wanting to try running this spring!

🌸 Start with interval running, for example run 2 minutes then walk 2 minutes.

🌸Don’t worry about your pace, just run at a comfortable speed for you.

🌸Be comfortable with being uncomfortable. You are going to experience new aches and pains bc it is new to you!

🌸Invest is a good pair of running shoes, it will make all the difference.

🌸Spread out your runs through the week as rest is important for recovery.

🌸Cross train with other activities like strength training. Your body needs variety to prevent injuries.

🌸Don’t compare yourself to others, you are running and that’s great!

🌸Run with a friend or listen to music to make runs more enjoyable :)

Running is an excellent way to get active and enjoy the beautiful weather to come! Now what are you waiting for? Get out there! 🏃‍♀️

03/06/2022

I’ve been experiencing some IT band pain as I have been training with extra long runs. So I thought I would share some stretches I will be working on for the nexts few weeks !

➡️swipe through and take a look 👀

The IT Band is a band of fibres that runs down the side of your hip and thigh to your shin bone. 🤓

02/13/2022

For Arthritis, mobility is very important to help manage your symptoms and keep your joints from stiffening.

It can be tempting to move less when you are in pain but gentle regular exercise can reduce pain and prevent muscle loss.

Your exercise program should have variety by including gentle stretching to support mobility and reduce stiffness, strengthening exercises to protect and stabilize joints and cardiovascular exercise to support heart health and promote oxygen rich blood flow throughout your body :)

If you or someone you know would like guidance with an exercise program, don’t hesitate to reach out. ✌️

01/30/2022

I have been training for the Around the Bay race that will hopefully be in person on March 27th. It’s been a race I’ve wanted to do for awhile so I finally decided I’m going to do this 💪

I’m now heading into new territory with my training. In the past I have ran 1/2 marathons but nothing over this mileage. The ATB race is 30km! So far so good, with some minor discomfort when I approach 20km. But I seem to bounce back and feel ok the next day 👏

Adding the next 10km to my runs slowly for the next few weeks is going to be a new challenge for me. Also a challenge is running this mileage in the bitter cold winter, in the past I would run 10km max in the winter. 🥶

So, with the increase in running mileage and winter training, I’m enjoying pushing myself both physically and mentally. Yes, running is very mentally challenging and self talk and encouragement is huge!

I just wanted to share what I’m working on personally and hope everyone else is setting goals and accomplishing them as well 👏

01/09/2022

Falls in the senior population can be devastating! It can change a life instantly and can lead to a very long recovery.

The best way to prevent a fall is to challenge yourself physically with an exercise routine and to make small changes in your living environment that can reduce your risk of falling.

If you or a friend or loved one could benefit from a senior mobility program to prevent falls, contact me :)

01/02/2022

New Year, New goals! Excited for 2022!

Wishing everyone all the best for 2022!!

12/14/2021

Hip Bursitis! A common injury to the lateral side of your hip. It is an inflammation of the bursae sac over the greater trochanter of your hip.

Swipe through the slides to learn of the possible causes and treatments for this condition.

injuries

12/07/2021

Hamstring strains are very common with running. Swipe through the slides to learn ways it can be prevented and treated :)

💪 Some of my favourite exercises to strengthen the hamstrings are : Lunges, single leg RDL’s and stability ball bridges with hamstring curls.

11/30/2021

Achilles Tendinopathy!!

That annoying discomfort in your Achilles that can bring your running to a halt!

Swipe through to learn about this condition and how it can be treated :)

11/23/2021

Shin splints, a condition, as a runner I have had personal experience with. Being proactive and listening to your body is important. For me, I would be eager to increase my running distance too quickly and would pay for it with shin splints.
Increasing mileage and intensity slowly, adequate rest in between runs, stretching and strengthening and proper foot wear are great ways to prevent this painful condition.

Happy running!

11/18/2021

Runners Knee, another common condition among runners. Swipe through the slides to learn about it and ways to treat and prevent this condition from happening to you!
A Kinesiologist can help prescribe stretches and strengthening exercises to target the right muscles and fix muscle imbalances.

11/12/2021

If you have ever had Plantar Fasciitis you know how terribly stubborn it is and how it can really slow you down.
It is a condition I have commonly treated that takes time and some lifestyle changes.

Prevention is key, invest in a good pair of shoes! Your feet will thank you ☺️

Take the time to stretch and strengthening your lower extremities which include your feet.

Address

1630 Niagara Stone Road
Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON
L0S1T0

Telephone

+19053296850

Website

http://kareneverskinesiology.com/

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