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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1987-03-18, Page 269 Page 2—CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 1987 FINDING RELIEF Mews and featars On my aching back By Shelley McPhee Haist "Look after your back and it will back you up for the rest of your days." That is the practical message being heard this week at Clinton Public Hospital (CPH) as Physiotherapy Week is being recognized. Cake and refreshments are being served in the physiotherapy unit, and too, special presentations are being held to inform and educate people to one of the most common ailments - back pain. Backaches are the second largest pain problem in society today, second only to headaches. Paul Stackhouse, physiotherapist at CPH says that eight out of 10 people suffer from back problems at some point in their lives. Fortunately, for the most part, back afflictions can be remedied. People who have suffered first time back injuries are most likely to recover quickly, particularly if early treatment is sought. At the CPH physiotherapy department a varie- ty of treatments are used, each personally developed to treat individual cases, using such means as electrotherapy, massage and exercise. Specially trained physical therapists are on staff to help in the treat- ment and relief of musculoskeletal aches and pains. People in the age 'range of their late 20s to early 40s are most effected by back injury. The cause in a great number of cases is the result of daily habits of living that put too much stress on the back. The main reasons for most back problems are emotional stress, improper diet, lack of exercise and physical injury. • Stress has been identified as the most im- portant single factor causing back pain. Too often, people find themselves taxed by great pressures of daily life and hurried routines. These pressures can build up and take their toll by surfacing as muscle tension and fatigue. Excessive stress has been linked to alcohol and drug abuse, depression, smok- ing, high blood pressure and back pain. In- creasing your ability to cope with stress means that your back pain will often be relieved. • Our bodies are designed as intricate machines. To keep them running efficiently means that we must provide them with pro- per nourishment. If we fail to provide the essential nutrients of a well balanced diet, our bodies will iail to work. Poor eating habits and obesity can lead to a variety of back problems. • Exercising sensibly and regularly helps "Putting People In Motion" is the theme of Physiotherapy Week being recognized at the Clinton Public Hospital this week. Coffee, cake and special presentations on back care are taking place. Vi Cappelli made a huge cake that was sampled on Monday afternoon by (left to right) Kathy Rueger, physio assistant; Paul Stackhouse, physiotherapist; Mr. and Mrs. Garnet Crowe, Helen Dale, Freda Scotchmer and Grant Webster. (Shelley McPhee Haist photo) keep our )odies in.good running order. Lack of exercise, combined with sudden over ex- ertion is potential grounds for a serious back injury. You can't lead a sedentary life, then expect your body to over extend itself at your command. The businessman who sits behind an office desk all week, then shovels snow from a long driveway on Saturday could be the potential candidate for a back ache. The back has its limits, it can't be bullied. A serious back injury could mean the end of a job, it could lead to career limitations and lifelong pain. Back injuries account for a high percen- tage of on-the-job physical problems for workers. Mr. Stackhouse said that in most cases such injuries could ,have been avoid- ed. Improper lifting, driving or sitting for long periods of time and bending over im- properly can easily lead to back injuries. Prevention is the key to avoiding hack pain. Be practical and seek assistance when the load's too heavy to carry. One trip or stumble can ruin your back for life. The physiotherapy department at Clinton Public Hospital runs Back Education Classes on a continuing basis for clients. The eight week programs have an average attendance of 25 people. Mr. Stackhouse noted that international' studies have proven that such education programs make a dif- ference, by making people more aware of the limitations of their backs. Healthy, strong backs need everyday care and maintenance. The special events being held at the CPH Physiotherapy Department this week are designed to show people how to keep well, free from back pain, and away from the doctor's office. ']'his Thursday afternoon, March 19 at 2 p.m. a special film presentation on back care will be shown at the CPH Physiotherapy Department. Everyone is in- vited to attend this presentation. Physical therapists will be on hand to answer your questions. Easy and fast ways to clean discovered beiy ti -Wr By Kimberly Dixon CLINTON - On March 12, Clinton club had their fifth meeting at Murch's. The members talked about and taster ways for cleaning. A lung list of the tarnwes fridge is also to be done. 1, 4-H home activities were discussed, such as all Title pages from several members were Mrs. of their chores done, to be marked by their collected. to be judged for the covers of their easier family as good, fair or poor. ('leaning out books. March is Used Equipment Month at .01414WS: FARM EQUIPMENT Ask about our tht iIj, A.P! FINANCING On purely .:se of most used equipment* Now through M®r'eh 31, 1987 Ex.' tar 235-2121 -`;;INSfaj'l ej IPAGME FARM EQUIPMENT LTD Sale$ Grad Service Since 1932 achwood 237-3242 Stress management and assertiveness for women and copying skills for rural couples workshops planned CLINTON - Leslie Rose of the Canadian Institute -of Stress, Toronto, will be return- ing to the area on April 8 and 9 to do two workshops, one on stress management and assertiveness for women, and a second one on stress management and coping skills for rural couples and interested individuals. Rose has a Master's Degree in counselling and Human Relations and seven years ex- perience teaching stress management and other human resource skills. He is currently Co-ordinator of Training for the Canadian Institute of Stress. His workshops em- phasize learning practical skills for dealing with challenging situations in your personal and work life. The stress management and coping skills workshop for rural couples ( and interested individuals) will be held on April 8 from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. A cost of $10 per couple (for $5 per individual) includes participation in the workshop; -cdffee or juice, and handout materials. The Stss Management and Asser- tiveness Workshop for Women will ,be held on April 9 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. A Pegistra- tion fee of $30 includes participation in the workshop, coffee, juice, muffin breaks, lunch and handout materials. Both • workshops will be held in the Huronview Auditorium, Clinton. For more information or to pre -register, please call the Huron County Health Unit before April 3) 524-8301). Enrollment is limited so call early. These workshops are co-sponsored by the Huron County Health Unit and the Ontario Ministry of Agriuclture and Food. Sorority hosts Banana Open CLINTON - The March 10 meeting for the Zeta Omega Phi chapter (yf Beta Sigma Phi was held at the home of Anne Lavis. Marg Robinson presented the members with an interesting account of her trip to Java a few years ago. The roll call question for the meeting was tell us something that makes you happy. The social event on March 7 called The Great Banana Open was a mini golf tourna- ment at the Ontario Street United Church. Winners for the evening were Marilyn Tyn- dall as Miss Banana, Mike Durst as having the best banana split, Gord Lavis with the lowest individual score and The Pitts tearp with the lowest team score The next social is on May 9 for Mother's Day Brunch. Sorority members were asked to support the Clinton Public Hospital by ordering an African violet basket or a miniature rose bush through the Exemplar Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi. Members were also asked to purchase Children's Tapes in an effort to raise money for the Clinton Co-op Nursery School. Pat Senn announced a Play Day to be. held at Central Huron Secondary School on April 6 and 8. Anyone interested in having their children participate should contact Pat. The next meeting will be held on March 24 at the home of Janice Rose. Squµre dancing's for everyone... • from page 1 The club also holds three round dances an evening and Lois, who does the calling for the round dances, explained the difference between this type of dancing and square dancing. "In square dancing there are four couples but in round dancing there is only one cou- ple," she said. "The couples form a circle and dancers follow the callers instructions." Debbie, who is just learning to round dance, says, "It's a nice change from ' sggare ]dant ing, and it's Aon thing new for us to try." The Clinton Wheel 'N' Dealers attend con- ventions and special dances. They travel to Brookside, Howick, Kincardine, 1.ondon and Point Farms. They also hold a campout in the summer and dance all weekend. As in the past three years, the dancers will again be performing at the Clinton Klompen Feest, however, this year there will a new twist to their entertaining which will have them providing the meal time entertainment. Although the name before Wheel 'N' Dealers is Clinton, members come from all over Huron County for the season which lasts from October to May. Those who do participate in the sport find it entertaining, refreshing and something they can do with their spouses and, for some, their children. And as Les said, "1 can't understand why they don't stampede to the door ( to join)." ANOTHER WINNER! IN KUENZIG FOOD MARKETS ffrOPeCt5Aittod. tsteitg. sy 4:. ABOVE: Cathy Mustard of Brucefield was this week's lucky winner of a $50. Grocery Gift Certificate. Cathy's daughter Laura accepts the certificate from Dan Kiss of Kuenziq Food Markel. COME IN AND PLAY T DAY! YOU COULD BE OUR NEXT WINNER. 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