Physical fatigue, bodily discomfort, irregular sleep pattern, eating disorders and mental fatigue, brain fog, anxiety, depression, mood swings etc. are all results of unchecked lifestyle changes made deliberately or unintentionally to keep up with the dynamics of the ever-changing world. Such individuals at a certain point in time realise that it is high time they put them first and took care of themselves and their individual well-being. But the problem is, they may not be able to find the right person to consult and get their issues resolved.

People who want to make positive changes to their lifestyle and improve their overall well-being are welcome at AMOL. Our wide range of services is designed to cater to specific needs and problems. You are free to choose a combination of services or a wholesome package in consultation with our Therapist based on your requirement and preferences.

Lifestyle management

AMOL aims to treat people with such lifestyle induced disorders and restore them to good health by following a one-on-one approach. We analyse every individual’s routine tasks, everyday activities, sleep & diet patterns, the general health condition and then arrive at custom-made treatment plan to address their issues one-by one.

Posture correction

Many issues causing physical discomfort like neck, back, shoulder, spine, and muscle pain are caused as a result of improper posture. We are supposed to keep our posture right in our daily activities to avoid stress on our body. Our Therapists listen carefully to your complaints, assess the root cause of your problems and suggest you remedy measures. We also conduct periodic workshops to educate and train interested individuals on correct posture and posture

Spine & back care

Many people these days suffer a lot from back pain, discomfort and injuries. It could range from a casual lower back pain to a displaced disc. Such conditions may be caused due to strenuous physical activity and improper or sudden movements. Our Therapists are here to reduce your discomfort, resolve your issues and guide you through future maintenance and care.

Nutrition counselling

Many issues causing physical discomfort like neck, back, shoulder, spine, and muscle pain are caused as a result of improper posture. We are supposed to keep our posture right in our daily activities to avoid stress on our body. Our Therapists listen carefully to your complaints, assess the root cause of your problems and suggest you remedy measures. We also conduct periodic workshops to educate and train interested individuals on correct posture and posture

Physical wellness

The benefits of incorporating physical activity in our daily lives are immense. It can help you get to and stay at a healthy body condition. It can reduce the risk of many illnesses like weight management issues, osteoporosis, and even avoid cancer and heart diseases. You can add physical activity to your healthy lifestyle in multiple ways irrespective of your age and activity level. It is fun, relaxing and convenient – you can do it on your own, or with groups of other people with similar health goals. Whether you are a marathon runner or a beginner, it is never too late to start up a physically active lifestyle.

Fitness Training

An Individual’s physical fitness is measured by the person’s ability to do their daily tasks seamlessly. Fitness can broadly be bifurcated as Aerobic and Anaerobic fitness.

1. Aerobic fitness: Simply called as ‘Cardiovascular fitness’ is the fitness of one’s Heart (Cardio) and Blood Vessels (Vascular) is the measure of the efficiency of their heart and lung functioning. The main goal is to strengthen your cardiovascular system by optimising your heart rate and breathing. Rhythmic actions/workouts are performed for a period of 15 to 30 minutes using large muscle groups. Exercises like walking, jogging, running, step aerobics, cycling and even swimming form the major activity prescription for an individual’s Aerobic fitness.
2. Anaerobic fitness: Exercises done in short periods of time with high intensity focussing on developing muscle strength and endurance is Anaerobic Training. Exercises like sprinting, weightlifting, floor exercises etc. are activities that require using weights, resistance bands, weight of your body against gravity to work out your muscles in small simple movements or in simple holding positions. Anaerobic workouts unlike Aerobic exercises uses only Glucose and fat for fuel.

Flexibility Training

Flexibility training is among the most important types of fitness training because it provides a foundation for all your other exercise types. These stretching exercises reduce your risk of injury, improve your flexibility and range of motion, and serve as a solid warm-up for more vigorous exercise. Additionally, yoga can strengthen and relax your muscles, while tai chi can reduce stress and improve your balance. Flexibility exercises are an excellent way to improve your posture and breathing.

Body composition

Our bodies are composed of Lean Mass and Fat Mass. Lean mass is the mass in your body comprised of tissues, muscles, bones, organs and water content. Fat Mass is the fat content stored in your body as reserve energy. Lean Mass is metabolically active and burns calories all day whereas, Fat mass is just fat storage and doesn’t burn calories. We assess your Body composition and devise a Fitness regimen to strike a balance between your fat and lean mass and then improve the Lean mass content y focus on reducing the fat mass significantly.

Mental Wellness

A Healthy Mind is the cornerstone of a Healthy Body, Healthy Soul and a Happy Life.

Mental Wellness according to the World Health Organisation is defined as “a state of well-being in which the individual realizes his or her own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to his or her community.” A person’s mental state is influenced by a number of internal and external factors that might play a vital role in determining their emotional, cognitive and social thought process and behaviour. When these factors go haywire, it might result in acute (outs of anger, anxiety and depression) or chronic stress. Such negative effects lead to a chain of physical discomfort like headaches, heart palpitation, bowel problems etc. It might even result in heart attack and stroke depending on the intensity of the stress felt by the individual.

At AMOL, you can talk with our Mental Wellness experts and feel free to share how you feel under stress. We will guide you through a few sessions for understanding you better and then based on findings, our Therapist will recommend you a Mental Wellness regiment. It could range from simple breathing exercises to structured exercises to complicated Yoga poses or even a combination of these three.

Yoga

You can very well come to know the benefits of Yoga: it is all over the place. There are dozens of medical, health & wellness institutions conducting research and presenting evidence on the benefits of Yoga every year. Every time these physicians, neuroscientists, psychologists, and other researchers uncover the evidence of how yoga affects us mentally and physically, they are fascinated at how it helps prevent and assist in the treatment of a number of the most common ailments that wreak havoc on our overall well-being and our everyday lives.

Yoga at AMOL is a whole new experience which you cannot have elsewhere. Our Yoga sessions are infused with customised self-care exercises for people with chronic pain in their neck, shoulders, back and joints. Which has reduced their pain scores by more than half. People who practise Yoga regularly have reported a significant decrease in their mood swings, anxiety and depression.

Apart from reducing pain and discomfort both physically and mentally the array of Yoga’s benefits is vast; from fixing breathing irregularities to correcting your sleep pattern to improving your overall health. To name a few,

• Reduces inflammation
• Boosts immunity
• Improves flexibility
• Better Spine health
• Promotes heart health
• Reduces Blood sugar and Cholesterol
• Controls blood pressure
• Enhanced Physical Balance

Healthy kids are the promise of a better tomorrow.

Our KidFitprogram is designed in equal partnership with families and schools alike and engages them throughout to see what works best for their children. All of our KidFit sessions are all ‘hands-on’. Our first and foremost step is to evaluate the child’s eating habits and physical activity levels. After that, we develop a treatment plan that’s tailored to suit individual child’s needs and then prescribe Exercise recommendations, Nutritional requirements, Diet chart, Sleep correction therapies and counselling. We conduct periodic consultation and evaluation sessions to assess progress and review goals. The treatment plans are then adjusted or new treatments are prescribed, as need be on a case-to-case basis, so as to ensure a healthier lifestyle for our children.

School Ergonomics

Ergonomics is the science associated with the understanding of the relationship between human interactions and other components of a system, application of theory, principles and methods to devise these system elements to maximise humans’ overall well-being and their productivity. Ergonomics in school boils down to one simple fact – making school comfortable and enjoyable for our children.

Medical reports across the globe show an increase in the number of Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSD) among school children arising out of overweight backpacks, improper classroom design, mishitting seating arrangement and workstations. Though there isn’t scientific proof of such permanent damage due to backpacks, but damages inflicted during youth may show up years later or may result in serious and complicated situations later in life with much less rejuvenation possibilities.

Should you feel the need for an Ergo-assessment of your school, our experts will e happy to help. We assess the working heights, reaches, postures in every workstation children work at and help the School Management identify hazards, challenges and discomfort/injury causing tasks and positions. Not only that we also recommend you the corrective steps to be taken to avoid future problems.

Pain & Fitness Training for teachers

Training – First aid pain / injury management

Knowledge about First-aid, emergency handling and Injury Management is a mandate for everyone, especially those who are around children. Falls, bumps, cuts and injuries are common in schools and it is the duty of every adult around to possess sound knowledge about basic first-aid procedures. Having such knowledge helps prevent the victim’s condition from becoming worse and facilitates quick treatment. Not just that but it also provides a sense of safety and helps people feel secure.

Certain injuries without external wounds require careful attention and teachers need to stay alert and watch out for some symptoms that may indicate an underlying serious issue.

Some of them may include:

• Dizziness
• Imbalance
• Dropped vision and/or hearing
• Irritability
• Depression
• Quick temper
• Disorientation & Confusion
• Communication issues
• Difficulty in learning new things
• Problems processing information and so on…

Our School Kinetics program conducts periodic training sessions and workshops in the school premises and trains both teaching and Non-teaching faculty the basics of physiology, human anatomy, First-aid procedures, emergency protocols and injury management techniques. AMOL strongly believes in being prepared for the worst because we never know what could happen anytime.

Personal fitness advice

The hardest thing for teachers across the globe is finding time to figure out their nutritional requirements, identify a fitness routine, and finding the right support to guide them through. AMOL’s Teacher Fit Program offers a comprehensive solution designed exclusively for the Teachers. We conduct one-on-one sessions with every teacher to assess their requirement and design a fitness routine that fits into their schedule and that can be done at the comfort of their home or their neighbourhood Gym. Customised Diet and Nutrition plans are also prescribed to suit individual requirements. If you are a teacher wanting to sign up for the Teacher fit program, you are more than welcome to inform about us to your school authorities for a discussion.

Stress Management for children

Unlike adults, children find it hard to communicate the stress or pressure they feel. Sometimes, they are not in a position to even recognise that they are under stress may be unable to find the right words to describe their mental state. It is our responsibility to identify the physical, behavioural, emotional and linguistic changes that manifest as a result of stress.

We have identified some common causes of stress among school children you may watch out for. When you feel like your child needs help, AMOL is always there to assist you.

• News
• Primary
• High School
• College

Causes

Standing ‘Out’ in the crowd

The worry of being the centre of attraction for an unusual looking lunch, being bullied etc.

Taking important tests

Kids usually don’t like taking tests and try to shut out from school.

Making an oral presentation

The fear of getting in front of class and getting embarrassed.

Attending Physical Training (PT) sessions

The dread of being picked last and the need to prove their fitness.

Being in danger

Frequent reminders of potential dangers like Fire Drills, Lockdowns etc.

Symptoms

• Upset stomach
• Headaches
• Vague aches and pains
• Changes in appetite
• Bedwetting
• Nightmares
• Worrying/anxiety
• Fidgeting
• Nail biting
• Separation anxiety
• Refusing to go to school
• Physical aggression
• Crying often
• Difficulty sleeping

The rising levels of pressure for working professionals to excel in their careers, meet demanding deadlines, and adhere to socially recognised/respected lifestyle has resulted in the increase in a number of illnesses like obesity, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, osteoporosis, dental problems, cancer etc. collectively called as the ‘diseases of affluence’. An individual’s workplace is directly influential on one’s physical, mental, economic and social wellness and apparently their families and the society in whole.

The concept of having a Healthy workplace has gained popularity and traction after the WHO’s Global Framework for Healthy Workplaces in April 2010 as a part of its WHO Global Plan of Action on Workers’ Health, 2008-2017. Since then, there has been a sea of change in the corporate arena. With rising insurance costs and growing health concerns, it is no surprise in the rise of popularity and awareness in having a Healthy workplace. Many companies encourage their employees who attempt to maintain a healthy lifestyle by providing incentives and perks. As a result, both the employer and the employee are benefitted.

But, what’s the real return on investment?

How effective is a wellness programs, in terms of employee health, company culture, and business as a whole, or are they a total waste of time and money?

Call us to know more about the benefits of signing up a corporate wellness package with us.

Office yoga

Benefits of Yoga is evident and is widely accepted across the globe but what is Office Yoga? The Yoga exercises that could be done at your workstation without freaking out your colleagues is what we offer. Sitting at a desk all day isn’t easy for anyone. You end up squirming around in discomfort and pain. Eventually losing focus on work and productivity lags. Instead of fidgeting with your stationery and hanging around at the Coffee vending machine, you can sign up for our Office Yoga package. We will show you how to stretch those sore neck, back and shoulder muscles, relieve discomfort and relax your mind. Our office Yoga package includes a variety of poses that includes deep-breathing exercises, stretches and meditation. This technique, when practised regularly boosts immunity, clears up your mind and improves overall health helping you get through the daily chaos, healthier and happier.

Deskercise

The physical pain and discomfort of a long work day is inevitable not just in an Industrial setup with heavy machinery and equipment but even in office spaces. Staying in one position doing repetitive motion is typical at a desk. Such routines end up in conditions like neck, back and shoulder pain, obesity, musculoskeletal disorders, cardiovascular diseases and so on. Studies show that such diseases arising out of a desk job can take 7 quality years off of your lifespan. Fortunately, the research also discovered that you can reduce such ill-effects by simply getting up and moving around at least once every hour and a minimum 30 minute of moderate exercise each day. A short stretching routine at your workstation can drastically reduce your pain and discomfort at work.

Ergonomics training

Ergonomics is the human engineering studied to improve individual’s efficiency at work. Companies have understood that the decline in productivity and performance deliverables of their workforce is not only because of the employees’ personal reasons but also the congeniality of the work environment. A poorly designed workspace, lack of education and training may result in work related injuries and musculoskeletal disorders. Ergonomics’ prime focus is to align the work environment and the employees towards operational efficiency, employee safety and welfare.

AMOL works closely with companies to identify, measure and analyse employees’ health conditions like fatigue, posture irregularities, stress levels in relation with the layout, design and furnishing of the work environment. We understand the potential challenges and hazards employees might face in the current work conditions and provide corrective measures, proactive solutions, training and support to counteract those challenges.

Industrial rehabilitation

AMOL helps companies have a better understanding if a potential candidate can meet the job requirements by conducting pre-employment tests to understand the physical and emotional challenges he/she might face in the job. We also assess employees coming back to work after an injury or illness and help companies,

• To decide if the worker can perform job functions seamlessly.
• To identify changes that need to be made to allow the employees to return to work safely.
• To plan for and impart work-safety training sessions.
• To prevent and reduce injuries and associated costs

Our experts provide task-related, injury-specific interventions to treat work-related injuries that are customized to individual requirements and at the same time cost-effective to the employer. Such an early invention is the best strategy to help the employee to get back to work with ease and perform better.

Stress Management

Work is never stress-free. It is a dream for everyone to have a job with no to little stress. Not every dream becomes a reality. We can only make a rational choice to implement a few techniques and strategies to combat stress at work. The American Psychological Association has listed out the ill-effects of a stressful work environment: headache, stomach ache, sleep disturbances, brain fog, short temper, anxiety, insomnia, high blood pressure and a weakened immune system, depression, obesity and heart disease. Sometimes, people tend to complicate things by dealing with it in unhealthy ways like overeating, eating unhealthy foods, smoking cigarettes or abusing drugs and alcohol.

AMOL’s corporate stress management program helps employees

• Identify their stress points
• Help them understand the impact of each stress point
• Establish a response protocol and boundaries
• Healthy ways to relax
• Ways to recharge oneself and get back on track.

Women Wellness program

AMOL’s OBGYN experts visit your female employees periodically and conduct seminars, awareness camps and workshops and educate them on their choices and introduce them to healthier options. This is a platform for them to meet specialists in the field and clarify their health concerns and doubts. We also conduct regular health camps to assess your health conditions and suggest you personalised treatment programs. Our specially trained physical therapists; trainers and dieticians help women to plan and act according to their unique fitness and nutritional needs. The prime focus of this program is to provide a comfortable atmosphere for women to let go of their insecurities, open up and come forward to talk about sensitive issues like breast care, PMS, and so on. The reason why we conduct these programs at the workplace is mainly to fit it into their workday so that women take more interest in their own health and well-being.

If you are an HR professional or an employer wanting the best for your Team, call us and we will drop in at your office to discuss our Corporate Wellness programs and services.

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