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10 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, Wednesday, August 10,1994 Section Two Rehabilitation Services are State-of-the-Art There are no glasses of carrot juice and there's not a single Jane Fonda exercise video in sight, but the rehabilitation services department department at Memorial Hospital, Bowmanville, Bowmanville, has most of the things a visitor to a high-priced health spa would expect. There are ultrasound machines for the relief of pain and swelling, a laser machine for working acupuncture acupuncture points, an "interferential" machine machine for strengthening groups of muscles and a TENS (transcutaneous (transcutaneous neuro-muscular electrical stimulator) stimulator) machine to control pain. Not to mention a whirlpool bath, hot packs, ice packs, wax baths for hands and feet, a traction machine, an "ergonometer" machine for upper or lower body exercise, and a variety of equipment from an exercise exercise bicycle and a treadmill to exercise exercise benches, free weights and parallel parallel bars. "We're fortunate in having some very good, state-of-the-art equipment,' equipment,' says Carol Merton, Director of Rehabilitation Services. The department treats patients with a wide variety of injuries and disabilities. Injuries can be sports- related or caused on or off the job, while disabilities can come from such things as arthritis, strokes and Alzheimer's disease. More than half of all patients have back or neck injuries caused by a variety of mishaps from shovelling shovelling snow to lifting heavy objects, says Ms. Merton. Good weather in the spring and fall brings a crop of injuries. "Everyone likes to get outside on the first nice day of spring," says Ms. Merton. "They don't realize they've probably been a little sedentary sedentary in the winter, but will try to dig the whole garden in one day. "The same kind of thing happens in the fall. All the leaves are on the ground, we have a really nice day, and people try to do the job at one time." Injuries are often caused when a person disregards a little pain or discomfort discomfort and continues to repeat a minor injury. "If the warning signs are ignored, it can lead to a weakening of the back, a sprain or arthritis and even degenerative disc disease or herniated herniated discs," says Ms. Merton. Hard physical work is not the only cause of such injuries, she says. "We see quite a few injuries caused by secretarial work. Sitting, or maintaining an awkward or static position for an extended period of time can be hard on the back." The rehabilitation services department department holds a back/neck/posture clinic once a month to teach basic anatomy and how to prevent reinjury. reinjury. "We hold the clinic because we recognize it's not enough just to treat the injury," says Ms. Merton. "We explain how the injury occurred occurred and what can be done so it won't happen again." A doctor's referral is needed to attend the clinic, but family members members are also encouraged to attend. "Back injuries can't be seen, so some people who've never had back or neck pain seem to think that kind of injury isn't serious," says Ms Merton. "It's not like seeing someone someone on cratches or in a cast "But back injuries can be painful and debilitating and there can be a lot of emotional stress if family or friends don't take the injury seriously." seriously." A person with a back injury might be able to walk around the house easily but need help to lift objects objects and do certain household tasks. "It's not easy to understand how a person who looks perfectly well can have great pain just trying to dust or vacuum the living room." Not only do patients at Memorial Hospital get treatment and education, education, some are now getting help with prevention where they work. "Patients returning to work usually usually find themselves in the same situation situation that caused the original injury, injury, so we've begun to go to the workplace to make an assessment and suggest what changes could be made," says Ms. Merton. "In the case of secretarial work, for example, we look, at how the computer workstation is set up -- the height of the screen and the chair and the range of motion that the person is required to make." Advice on working conditions has been mostly within Memorial Hospital itself, but the rehabilitation services department has begun to offer offer its services to the community. "A little prevention is worth a lot of cure, and we're available to help local businesses take steps to avoid injuries further down the line," says Ms. Merton. The department also helps get people back into the workforce. "We match the physical demands of a job with the person's physical abilities, usually getting the person back to work for a couple of hours a day at a job where the demands are different, and gradually increasing the hours until the person can put in a full day." Patients also get the benefits of a team approach to therapy. Most hospitals combine physiotherapy, physiotherapy, occupational therapy and I recreation therapy in their rehabilitation rehabilitation services department, but Memorial Memorial Hospital also includes kinesiology kinesiology and respiratory therapy. Work Orientation Program Gives Students Valuable On-the-Job Time flies when you are having fun! The World of Work (W.O.W.) program that was running at Clarke High School again this summer is coming to an end. This program is offered to students students age 14 to 16 who may not otherwise otherwise be able to find employment and the opportunity to get a job and cam some money over the summer. It also offers training in job employ- ability skills, field trips to places like Canada's Wonderland, special guest speakers, and much more. Mike Tait and Jennifer Kearns would like to congratulate all the students who successfully completed completed die course. All of them worked very hard and showed much improvement in various areas throughout the summer. summer. On top of other benefits, the stu- Experience dents will be awarded two credits towards their high school diploma as a result of successfully completing completing this program. Mike and Jennifer would like to thank the local businesses that gave much time and effort when taking these young people on. These businesses businesses include: Jungle Cat World, OLCO Service Station (Hwy. 115), Sit 'n Sip Coffee and Donuts, Newcastle Newcastle IGA, Port of Newcastle Marina, Marina, Shell Service Station (Heavy Haulers), Canadian Tire, Edna Thomson Day Care, and Ace Submarine. Submarine. All deserve a great deal of credit and thanks for their participation. participation. It was another very successful summer and will wrap up with a final final banquet for the students, parents and employers. Thanks again to all who were involved. "There's always been a team approach approach between the various branches branches of therapy but we've been refining refining it more and more," says Ms. Merton. "This results in patients getting the benefits of a greater variety of skills and resources and it exposes our people to other medical disciplines disciplines and experiences, which again results in benefits for patients." The team approach can also identify identify difficulties that might otherwise go undetected. "Some people who have had a stroke may be able to talk to you quite well, but have difficulty telling the time or putting together a picture of the human form," explains Ms.. Merton. "This could translate into a problem problem at home. They may not be able to dress themselves properly or they may have difficulty getting out of a wheelchair in the washroom. And it could also be a matter of safety. They may forget to apply the lock on a wheelchair." Ms. Merton says physiotherapy works to improve musçle power and to restore the range of motion and occupational therapy translates physical gains into dressing and daily daily household activities. Kinesiology specializes in exercise exercise and fitness conditioning and recreation therapy helps patients who are confused, disoriented, or having problems with socializing skills. Respiratory therapy helps with breathing disorders, and the department department recently hired its first full-time respiratory therapist. The department also has a chiropody chiropody service and an orthotic clinic for foot care. Qualified therapists also assess for mobility aids such as specialized wheelchairs, seating devices, devices, four-point walking canes and walkers. Occupational therapy is one component of services offered by Memorial Hospital's Rehabilitation Services Department. HOROSCOPES August 14-20 ARIES - March 21/April 20 A good week for socializing and making favorable impressions on others. Schedule meetings, interviews interviews or anything that requires "selling" "selling" yourself. A new love relationship relationship with a Libra could take you by storm. It may be exciting at first, but don't expect it to last. TAURUS - April 21/May 21 Conflicts at work could be avoided if you resist your urge to push people to their limits. Otherwise, you could be in for a rough start to the week. Your love of the arts will be noticed. You may make a new friend who shares your interests. Avoid romantic links with other Taums people. GEMINI - May 22/June 21 Your emotional life may come under a dark cloud this week. Stay to yourself yourself as much as possible or you could end up in an unnecessary argument with a loved one. If you feel frustrated, frustrated, aerobic exercise may be your answer to peace of mind. Slay away from high-fat foods. CANCER - June 22/July 22 Your good mood keeps escalating, and others will wonder what happened happened to your crabby side. Loved ones will be especially happy with the light-hearted you. A good w'eek for athletics, socializing and travel. Shopping will prove successful. You'll be able to spot a bargain. LEO-July 23/August 23 Single Lcos may find themselves in the middle of a complicated love triangle. triangle. Be honest with yourself -- and all involved -- in this delicate situation. A friend may ask you for a monetary loan. Despite your generous generous nature, this probably isn't a good time to be parting with cash, VIRGO-Aug 24/Sept 22 A friend's problem will affect you in some way. Use your keen Virgo mind to figure out a way to work things out. After the busy work week, feel free to "skip household chores and indulge in something dial's purely fun. After all, you know what happens when there's all work and no play! LIBRA-Sept 23/Oct 23 Your sense of adventure will be stimulated. stimulated. You may discover a new sport or hobby and become quite involved. New friends and social activities lake up a good part of the week, too. You'll feel happy with a recent commitment, Romantic relationships relationships look good. Married Librans will feel especially blissful. SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Memories of the past or of a person who once meant a lot to you may make you a little sad. Gain control of your emotions by indulging in work projects that are mentally stimulating. stimulating. Avoid overspending. A savings savings plan may be in order. A phone call on Saturday will be significant. SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Over the weekend you will be preoccupied preoccupied with career choices and will be considering new options for longterm longterm prospects. Something that happens happens on Thursday will restore your faith in human nature. You'll realize that not everyone is out for his or her own interests. CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 If you back out of a social obligation for no good reason, you'll disappoint a good friend. Capricorns in creative fields will excel on Wednesday and Thursday. You'll impress others with your outstanding abilities. A complicated complicated love relationship will reach a new level of involvement. AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 A last-minute change of plans disrupts disrupts your carefully scheduled social calendar. You'll have to be flexible, or a compromise won't be reached. If you find yourself getting annoyed at little things, it may be time to make some type of change in your life. Look forward to a financial windfall. PISCES - Feb 19/March 20 You'll feel grateful for a friendship you've kept for many years. This person, person, probably a Gemini, always knows the right tiling to say. Single Pisccans may be called on by a Scorpio of the opposite sex. 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