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Scugog Citizen (1991), 31 Mar 1992, p. 9

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Physiotherapy -- your key to independe The Physi apy Depar of Community Memorial Hospital observed National Physiotherapy Week March 22-28th by continu- ing to promote the primary ingre- dients for personal/physical well- ness. These are education of body mechanics and prevention tech- niques. Beginning March 23, 1992, each department within the hospital will be in-serviced regard- ing these two components Because it will be department spe- cific, staff will be able w ask ques- tons/raise concerns about their particular physical work functions Such sessions will enable saff © conunue to work safely with the patents and themselves in mind The community outreach pro- grams continue to be important aspects here at Community Memorial Hospital The Physiotherapy Department pro- vides the following 10 Scugog Township and Durham Region outpatient services are pro- vided at Community Memorial Hospital and Beaverton Medical Centre. Between these two areas close 0 1.700 cheats are weated resulting @ 14 000 vimts Vanous disorders are seen including those involving the neck. back, all exuemilies, resparatory and newo logical symems People may have sustained these problems through 3 vancty of ways motor vehicle xcxdents, on the job, at home, at pons, and trough aging (heats are seen anywhere from a daily bass (quite often gtbnng the gym to program their function and figength) 0 ong Lime pT week rowp educilion wasons we alw held for those disabled. for cram phe. through strokes and back des AN parts rpants continue treatment and prevestion TV celebrity next speaker like Good Feel Comnpaey *? Thes you won't want © mig Jayme Seaford, hos of CKVR TV Good Company, who i te gue pesker ® Scugog Women's next some loomed on Fwy 12, jus comsde of Port Perry. The evening begins = $30 pm with diner m0 630 pm Ma Sufford i scheduled © begin ® 7% pm Tokens we $0 och od will be ovale wom by oo ny Shelley Hughes m W54427 o Ruth Wilkion of 985.7121 ens 208 at home, work, school and sports. It has been proven many times that tregtment is most beneficial when the client is an active partner in the therapy pro- gram. Physiotherapy works close- ly with the-emergency department in providing immediate care to those people with acute injuries. ~--assessment and authorization of mobility needs (specialized canes, walkers, manual wheelchairs, and some seating devices) under the Assistive Devices Program --a speakers bureau is also available on such pics as stress relaxation, arthritic management, ec smoke cessation classes are available for a fee. The laser is uti lized to inhibit the withdrawal ---- AR symptoms when trying to stop smoking. --the C.A.R.E. program (Convalescent Aids and Rehabilitation Equipment) contin- ues to provide a convenience Lo those outpatients unable to travel elsewhere for these mobility devices, enable them (0 maintain independence. --of course, inpatients are seen daily (4,000 visits made yearly), where physiotherapy participates with the rest of the medical eam to ensure that appropriate services are available 10 enable the inpa- tent to be successfully discharged 10 home, nursing home, ec. This multi-disciplinary team works closely with Home Care, Community Care and other agen- cies 10 enable a smooth transition from hospital to the outside world! The Physiotherapy Department practices daily the old adage that 'an ounce of prevention is better than a pound of cure'. However, when an injury or disability occurs, the department works closely with the physicians in pro- viding early treatment, resulting in a team effort to enable client inde- pendency as soon as possible. Any questions regarding Physiotherapy Services could be directed 10 Tina Demmers, Director of Physiotherapy Services, 985-7321, ext. 225. Pethick & McLaughlin Water Supply Clean, Cold, Beautiful Water Delivered to You $40.00 for 1,000 Gallons FAST ... SAME DAY DELIVERY Wells * Cisterns * Rinks * 24 HOUR SERVICE - OPEN 385 DAYS a YEAR 986-5225 433-7505 woes Pools * etc Dennis and Julie Anderson and staff of Dennis Anderson Chev - Geo - Olds wish to congratulate BILL BEARE on his retirement. Bill has worked in many capacities, including dealer, since 1945. We wish Bill and Betty success and enjoyment in the years to come. BBQ CHICKEN DINNER SPECIAL * 1 Whole BBQ Chickea * 2 Medium Salads (8 Roz) * 6 Dinner Rolls -

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