Ony-X Fitness Therapy & Sports Medicine

The Secret of the Onyx Fitness Therapy Icons Revealed by D.O.C. The mystery of the logos of my practice lie in my native roots of the Ibgo people, particularly the village of Oloko and it's onyx stone necklace tradition. Most people know me as Dr. O.C., but my entire name is Dr. Onyedikachi Chigozirim "Nwabugwu" Ibeji. My mom gave me my first name, my dad gave me my second name, and my grandma gave me my nickname. My grandma is the focal point of my fitness and therapy practice. Mission Statement The mission statement; "to create, regain and maintain optimal health" is defined directly by the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework (OTPF).  "Occupational therapy intervention approach or approaches, such as create or promote, establish or restore, maintain, modify, or prevent" - OTPF  page S33, Table 8, Intervention Plan. Create - create the atmosphere and the body you want. Symbolized by the "Hand of References". Regain -  regain any lost o...

The Benefits of Exercise while Living with Cancer by D.O.C. If you are being treated for cancer or recovering, you may think it’s important to rest, but research shows that exercise benefits most people with cancer. Learn more about exercise, and the benefits of physical activity before, during and after cancer treatment. What is Exercise? Physical activity is a broad term for body movement that uses your muscles and may speed up you're breathing and heart rate. It includes exercise sessions as well as some everyday activities, like housework, gardening and walking the dog.  Exercise is usually structured physical activity that aims to improve health and fitness. It can include doing planned or specific movements or other physical activity. Why is Exercise important after a diagnosis? Exercise is important for everyone’s overall health and wellbeing, but it has a range of general benefits for people with cancer. It may: improve how you respond to treatment (for some cancers) reduce...