Jen Mark, Athletic Therapist, Newmarket, ON

Jen Mark is an Athletic Therapist, Registered Kinesiologist, and certified Strength and Conditioning coach. Jen treats clients at the Sports Medicine Centre of Excellence in Newmarket and is a Personal Trainer at Body Design in Mount Albert. Jen has been training clients since 2004 and works with those looking to change their lifestyle, lose weight or train for competition. Jen has trained athletes from beginner runners/triathletes to those competing in world championships for half ironman and marathon. Her approach to training involves functional exercises that allow the body to work better. With her athletic therapy background, Jen is equipped to work with clients that have acute or chronic injuries. Jen has worked with professional and national teams such as the Toronto Argonauts and the Men's National Field Hockey team (who just qualified for Rio 2016). Jen also worked with the York University Track and Field teams and with them won 3 national team bronze medals and 1 national championship. She also won the Ontario Junior Hockey League Championship with the Stouffville Spirit in 2012. Jen was the head therapist with the York Simcoe Express Hockey Association and was with the Minor Midget team, who won the 2015 Silver Stick tournament, the 2016 OMHAs and 2016 OHL Cup. She is currently with the Toronto Red Wings Minor Midget team and Stouffville Spirit Development team. Jen has travelled all over North America and throughout the Pan Americas working with teams. She was also a medical manager at the Pan Am Games held in Toronto in 2015. Jen was also a Director for the Ontario Athletic Therapists Association.

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Hip flexor strains can vary in severity, ranging from mild stretches or micro-tears to partial or complete muscle tears. Symptoms of a hip flexor strain may include pain and tenderness in the front of the hip or upper thigh, pain or difficulty with hip movement or walking, swelling or bruising, and muscle weakness.

Treatment for a hip flexor strain typically involves the RICE method: Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation. Resting the injured hip and avoiding activities that exacerbate the pain is important for healing. Applying ice packs to the area can help reduce pain and inflammation. Compression with an elastic bandage and elevating the leg when possible can also aid in reducing swelling.

In some cases, physical therapy exercises and stretching may be recommended to improve flexibility, strength, and promote healing. Severe strains may require medical intervention, such as medications or even surgery.

If you suspect you have a hip flexor strain, it's advisable to consult with a healthcare professional, such as a doctor or physical therapist, for an accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment plan.

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