Karp Rehab http://www.karprehabilitation.com Just another WordPress weblog Mon, 30 Nov 2009 20:16:45 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en An apple a day and an eight-hour shift, too? Employment contributes to our health and well being in many ways—and not only by preventing the stress of being unable to pay the bills.   For instance, psychologist Maria Jahoda is known for her “deprivation theory” that suggests the unemployed suffer from mental woe in the absence of several important functions of ... http://www.karprehabilitation.com/an-apple-a-day-and-an-eight-hour-shift-too/ Active Rehabilitation Referral Form [contact-form 3 "Insurance Referral"] http://www.karprehabilitation.com/adjuster-active-rehabilitation-referral-form/ Dr Referral Download of Dr Referral click karpdrreferral [contact-form 2 "Dr Referral"] http://www.karprehabilitation.com/dr-referral/ No Need To Live With Lower Back Pain Strengthening your lower back might not be on your priority list this summer—it’s easy to temporarily obsess over toned arms, abs and glutes during beach season—but don’t forget that a strong lower back can prevent or relieve many common types of back pain. According to HealthLink BC, “10 minutes of stretching ... http://www.karprehabilitation.com/no-need-to-live-with-lower-back-pain/ Chair Stretching for Rehab Hold all stretches for 30-60 seconds. CROSS-ARM STRETCH: Place your right hand on knee, and your left hand right knee. Lean forward arch your back like a cat. outward pressure with your while continuing to hold You should feel this across shoulders and back. ARM ACROSS CHEST: Place your right hand on the back of your left elbow. Push your arm across your chest, ... http://www.karprehabilitation.com/chair-stretching-for-rehab/ RTW (Return to Work) Programs Job Demands Analysis/Ergonomic Assesment: We are equipped to visit the client’s work place to perform a JDA in order to precisely identify the physical demands of an occupation. We can also perform an ergonomic assessment of the work area. You Can Expect: • No Wait Lists! We are equipped to get clients started within ... http://www.karprehabilitation.com/rtw-return-to-work-programs/ I sit at a desk all day at work and when I get home my back often feels tight, is there a good stretch that I can do to relieve the discomfort? Answer: Stretching out your Latissimus Dorsi and Back Extensor muscles should provide some good relief for you and help to limber up some of those tight muscles. To stretch these areas try the ‘Prayer Stretch’. Start by kneeling on a mat and stretch your arms forward in front of your head ... http://www.karprehabilitation.com/desk-sitting-back-pain-prevention/ Walk With Nordic Poles To Increase Core Strength Exerstriding is a relatively new activity in Canada that entails walking with Nordic poles, which resemble cross-country ski poles. Exerstriding, also known as Nordic walking, is widely popular in Europe and people of all ages and fitness levels can be seen walking around the city with these lightweight poles in ... http://www.karprehabilitation.com/walk-with-nordic-poles-to-increase-core-strength/ Paramedical Examinations Established in 1992, Karp Rehabilitation provides the highest quality, personalized medical examinations for insurance agents in the Greater Vancouver and Fraser Valley area. Depending on defined needs, exams typically include collection and analysis of blood, urine and oral fluids. Exams are performed by one of our trained and licensed examiners at the ... http://www.karprehabilitation.com/vancouver-paramedical-examinations/ Ask A Rehabilitation Question: [contact-form 1 "Contact form 1"] Or Drop us a Line! Karp Rehabilitation Fitness 2000 9304 Salish Court Burnaby, BC V3J 4C5 Tel: (604) 420-7800 Fax: (604) 420-7820 http://www.karprehabilitation.com/ask-a-vancouver-rehabilitation-question/