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PO2 Nancy Ervin works out on the elliptical machine at the PSP Reconditioning gym at Stadacona.
RYAN MELANSON, L'\u00c9QUIPE DU TRIDENT<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Using exercise as medicine: PO2 Nancy Ervin<\/h3>\n

Par Ryan Melanson,<\/strong>
\nL\u2019\u00e9quipe du Trident<\/p>\n

PO2 Nancy Ervin is a Naval Communicator who has always led an active lifestyle, but in recent years, injuries accumulated through her career have begun to slow her down.<\/p>\n

Chronic neck and back pain from years at sea, along with knee injuries and other ailments, led to her being able to do less and less when it came time for exercise.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s just a lot of wear and tear on my body, and that has had a big impact on mental health as well. Exercise is very important to me, and If I\u2019m not moving, I\u2019m not going to feel good,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou get worried about not being able to do certain things, you feel like you\u2019re letting people down, and for me, that led to depression.\u201d<\/p>\n

Rather than continuing to struggle through painful PT sessions, PO2 Ervin recently made a change that\u2019s allowing her to get moving again, following a doctor\u2019s recommendation to begin rehab with the PSP Reconditioning program and PSP Halifax\u2019s team of Physical Exercise Specialists. She said getting a structured routine with professional advice on how to exercise safely has been a huge help, and though it\u2019s only been about a month, the added workouts are already making a difference in terms of her mental health. Having the exercise prescribed by her doctor, allowing for flexibility with work, has also been a benefit.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe difference in how I\u2019m feeling is huge. I\u2019m glad to be active again,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

PSP Reconditioning Manager Kerianne Willigar said her and her team focus on helping members exercise safely while dealing with injury or illness, but the benefits go beyond the physical. Learning to overcome injuries, or getting back into exercise after a sedentary period, can boost self worth, confidence and overall mental wellbeing for anyone.<\/p>\n

\u201cThey\u2019re trying to get back to a better quality of life. For people who have always been active, getting injured and not being able to have the same lifestyle can be a big shock,\u201d Willigar said.<\/p>\n

PO2 Ervin is nearing the end of her military career, but said putting the focus back on her physical and mental health has her back on a positive path.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s helped immensely with my mood, and it\u2019s nice to have people really helping me reach my goals to lose weight, get healthy and strengthen muscles that I\u2019ve neglected.\u201d<\/p>\n

Le programme de reconditionnement des PSP est un programme de conditionnement physique con\u00e7u pour r\u00e9pondre aux exigences des membres des FAC qui souffrent de blessures ou de maladies. Pour plus d'informations, consultez votre m\u00e9decin ou contactez Kerianne Willigar, responsable du programme de reconditionnement des PSP, au 902-402-4890 ou \u00e0 l'adresse <\/i>Kerianne.Willigar@forces.gc.ca<\/i><\/a>.<\/i><\/p>\n

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