Ony-X Fitness Therapy & Sports Medicine

9 Warning Signs of Heat Stroke by D.O.C., OTD/C As a victim of a heat stroke myself while on a mission in Iraq, I am compelled to dedicate this public health & health promotion blog towards the historic heat wave raging throughout this planet in the summer of 2023 and how it affects your occupational health. Exposure to extreme heat can  result in occupational illnesses and injuries . Heat stress can result in heat stroke, heat exhaustion, heat cramps, or heat rashes. It is important to note that a heat stroke is the more severe form of a heat injury or heat stress.  A heat stroke is clinically defined as when your core temperature soars above 104 degrees Fahrenheit, along with central nervous system dysfunction.   Here are 10 warning signs to recognize upon the onset of a heat stroke. 1) Warning sign: Confusion This is by far one of the biggest signs of heat stroke. It’s actually similar to hypothermia (when the body temperature drops too low): Sufferers may beg...

10 Things That Happen to Your Body When You Lose Sleep by D.O.C., OTD/C Sleep is an occupation. In occupational therapy,  sleep is conceptualized as  a restorative occupation with the goal of rest and recuperation , and good sleep and rest could support the formation of the occupation mix of self-care, work, and leisure during the day. But what happens when you don't sleep? 1. You get sick Losing sleep can impair your body’s ability to fight off illness. This makes it easier to get sick. Researchers even uncovered a reciprocal relationship between sleep and your immune system. You may lose additional sleep while your body fights off a bug if you get sick and haven’t had enough shut-eye. 2. Your heart suffers Both short sleep durations (less than 5 hours per night) and long sleep durations (9 or more hours per night) have been shown to have a negative impact on heart health, according to an analysis published in the European Heart Journal. In particular, your chances of de...

The 7 Day Theory Workout by D.O.C., OTD/C This is The 7 Day Theory Workout.  If you’re looking for a workout plan that can help you lose weight, adding more sweat sessions to your weekly routine is a great place to start. And there are endless ways to do it, too—maybe you'll unexpectedly fall in love with running, or you'll find that group fitness is seriously motivating for you.  But first, a few things to note. As great as working out is, for sustainable weight loss, it needs to be combined with healthy nutrition choices and good sleep. And to take an even larger step back, always remember that healthy eating, fitness, and weight loss vary from person to person. What works for your best friend won't always be the best thing for you, just as your methods might not work for them. And if you're specifically trying to lose weight, ask yourself why. Will losing weight (and how you go about it) actually make you healthier and happier? And are there other questio...

The Holistic Benefits of the Green Onyx  by D.O.C., OTD/C                                         Our wellness center, Ony-X Fitness Therapy , is based on the green and black onyx (amongst other hidden Mickeys).  Green onyx is a semi precious gemstone also known as sulemani and which is mainly used for cleansing of the body. In astrology, it is a substitute of emerald (Panna) and birthstone for July month. Green onyx works as a shield on wearers and promotes good health, financial condition and strength. Black onyx is associated with root chakra and green onyx is associated with heart chakra. Onyx is available in many colors and shades like black, blue, and green and red. Onyx is a powerful gemstone which has a lot of benefits as it can cure various diseases, boost stamina, increase self control and strength of the wearer. These types of semi precious gemstones are worn or pla...

The Role of Occupational Therapy in Orthopedics by D.O.C., OTD/C Occupational therapy plays a pivotal role in the recovery and rehabilitation of patients with musculoskeletal injuries or conditions where proper movement has been affected. By working closely with the Orthopedic surgeon to achieve treatment goals, the Occupational Therapist is responsible for providing ongoing rehabilitation and care of the patient. By assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating the management of the injury or condition the Occupational Therapist aims to improve the balance and function of the patients musculoskeletal system. There are stages to the rehabilitation of patients according to their injury or condition, and it is often seen as the second stage of the patients recovery process. This type of rehabilitation will generally follow Orthopedic surgery and a hospital stay where other related treatments have been performed. This can be a particularly difficult time for the patient as it is only i...

What are  Occupational Therapists and what do they do? by D.O.C., OTD/C Elevator speech! So I'm in an elevator and someone asks me: Question: "What do you do? You're pretty big!" I love these questions because I love opportunities to promote occupational therapy (OT).  Answer: I reply that I am a personal trainer of 21 years but I am also a occupational therapy graduate. And I have been involved in the field of occupational therapy for over 7 years as an occupational therapist assistant (OTA). Question: What is an occupational therapist? Is that like job training? Answer: Nope! Think of an occupational therapist as a "functional physical therapist" . An occupational therapist works with people who have disabilities (mental or physical) live independently.  Question: How do OT's you do that? Answer: Well first we have to identify what the problem is. Then we assess you to see where the problems stem from. Once we identify that, then we create intervention...

How to Cope With Stress and Prevent Depression by D.O.C., OTD/C Stress can interfere with all aspects of life and lead to clinical depression, which can affect occupations The premise of the Ony-X Fitness Therapy "Occupational Fitness" program is to implement goal directed fitness activities that helps to improve any occupational deficit or condition that interferes with occupational performance, including stress that leads to clinical depression. Stress can put you at risk for a variety of physical and mental health problems, including anxiety, depression, digestive issues, headaches, muscle tension and pain, heart disease, high blood pressure, stroke, sleep issues, weight gain and memory and concentration issues. What is Depression? Depression (major depressive disorder) is  a common and serious medical illness that negatively affects how you feel, the way you  think and how you act. When is stress a problem? Acute stress happens within a few minutes   to a few ho...