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18 Tuesday November 14 2017 Latest Christchurch news at www.star.kiwi HEALTH & AWARENESS WESTERN NEWS Hip pain: Do I have arthritis or could it be mainly my muscles? The team at Physical Sense in Sydenham sees clients with a range of symptoms but many of their middle-aged and senior clients visit complaining of pain in one or both hips. Physiotherapist Ietje van Stolk suggests that a major part of the pain could be due to muscle pain rather than simply arthritis. “Even if an x-ray shows arthritis, the reason for the pain may be the muscles around the joint,” she explains. Alternatively, a back muscle could also be the cause, as shown in the image. Ietje recalls one case where an 89 year old client with severe arthritis who walked with a stick, told her, “I will end up in a wheelchair, I cannot put any weight through my right leg due to pain in my hip and buttock”. “Within 4 treatments, she was walking with her stick but without the severe pain,” says Ietje. “The arthritis was one of the factors that made her muscles spasm but the other was that older people move less and the flexed position the hip is in when we sit is particularly bad for the hip.” Ietje is happy with the fact that although the client was 89 and could have been “given up on” or told to live with the pain, she made a difference to Hip muscle that causes hip pain (the crosses are the areas of the muscle spasms, the red areas is where the pain is felt) her health and wellbeing. At Physical Sense, hands-on techniques (massage and triggerpoint deactivation techniques) are used to release the muscles. The client also gets a home exercise program designed to mobilize and stretch the hip, strengthen the important core muscles and increase general strength and balance. They teach a movement sequence that stretches the hip in all directions whilst the client is able to lie safely on their bed, perfect for older or less mobile clients. In many cases having the muscles released and being taught how to maintain it, is enough to stay on top of the problem. If severe arthritis is the underlying cause, some Back hip muscle that causes hip pain maintenance therapy may be necessary, but that is often more affordable and, for older patients, better tolerated than surgery. In very few treatments the client will know if it is going to work for them or not, without financial commitment. Physical Sense Gym and Physio is located at 300 Colombo Street, Sydenham. The Blue Line Bus stops in front of the door and there is ample parking. To enquire about specialised exercise classes or physiotherapy treatment, phone 377-2577 or visit www.triggerpoints.co.nz NEW ZEALAND RED CROSS GLOBAL LEADERS IN FIRST AID TRAINING Christchurch Course Dates 2017 Venue: 32 Birmingham Drive, Middleton First Aid Revalidation Course (6 hours) Cost $130.00 per person (certificates must not have expired for more than 3 months) Time: 8.30am – 3.15pm Monday 13 Nov 27 Nov Tuesday 21 Nov 5 Dec Wednesday 16 Nov 20 Dec Friday 24 Nov 8 Dec Sunday 26 Nov 3 Dec M Learning Workplace Revalidation Course (4 hours) Cost $130.00 per person (certificates must not have expired for more than 3 months) Time: 8.30am – 12.45pm Tuesday 11 Nov Monday 20 Nov Wednesday 6 Dec For bookings please call 0800 REDCROSS or 339-7111 Book online at www.redcross.org.nz USE THE RED CROSS ADVANTAGE - COMPREHENSIVE FIRST AID, ESSENTIAL FIRST AID, REVALIDATION OR TAILORED TRAINING TO SUIT yOU AT yOUR PLACE OR OURS. RED CROSS Ensuring a safe work place Learning first aid is not only a part of ensuring a safe work place, but also an integral part of our engagement with the wider community. We all learn the necessary skills to ensure that in times of emergency we are able to assist our work colleagues, but are we able to take these skills home, into the community or on to the sports field? not all work places are the same and the injury risk for each place can be wide and variable. The office attended by administrators does not carry the same risk as those people working with heavy machinery, or perhaps at some distance from a regular ambulance service. it is therefore essential that you pick the right first aid course to suit all of your activities – both professional and social. take, for example, an office worker who does not have a high risk work environment and whose concern might be to ensure that they can deal with minor cuts and superficial injuries, or the ability to perform effective CPr. These skills can be achieved on a course of eight hours duration and would generally fit into low to medium risk area. But take this same person on to a sports field either as a spectator or player when a higher level injury occurs. The eight hour course covering unit standards 6402 and 6401 (or 26551 and 26552) does not cover head neck and spinal injuries, eye injuries, hypothermia and poisonings. The majority of injuries occur outside of the work place, in fact one in three injuries occurs in the home, making it the most common place for injuries to happen. new Zealand children are twice as likely to die through injury as children who live in australia. They mostly die as a result of motor vehicles accidents or falls in the home. fatalities from leisure and sport are not far behind those in the workplace. The wider 12 hour course teaches the additional unit standard 6400 and provides a wide knowledge base for medium to high risk environments. This course covers many of the skills required to deal with the most common injuries, such as falls (which can result in head, neck and spinal injuries) and dealing with complex scenes such as motor vehicle accidents. if you are not sure on the course best suited to your needs, ask your accredited first aid training provider. They can explain the course content and give you options that will best suit your needs. Look beyond the workplace and consider your family and your location. Check that you have a good quality first aid kit that is up-to-date with replenished items, and that everyone knows where it is located. USE THE RED CROSS ADVANTAGE - COMPREHENSIVE FIRST AID, ESSENTIAl FIRST AID, REVAlIDATION OR TAIlORED TRAINING TO SUIT YOU AT YOUR PlACE OR OURS. 16 Hours Thursday/Friday 23 & 24 November NEW ZEALAND RED CROSS - GLOBAL LEADERS IN FIRST AID TRAINING CHRISTCHURCH COURSE DATES 2017 • VENUE: 32 BIRMINGHAM DRIVE, MIDDLETON Comprehensive First Aid PLUS Course (16hrs or 4hr upgrade) Unit Standard 6402, 6401, 6400 and 25411 or 26552, 26551, 6400 and 25411 Cost $275.00 per person incl FA Manual & GST for 16 hours or $85.00 per person for upgrade following completion of CFA Time: Day One 8.30am – 5.30pm Day Two 8.30am – 5pm Friday 4 Hours 1.15pm-5.00pm 24 Nov Comprehensive First Aid Course (12hrs) Unit Standard 6402, 6401, 6400 or 26552, 26551, 6400 Cost $225.00 per person incl FA Manual & GST Time: Day One & Day Two 8.30am - 3.15pm Time: Day One 8.30am - 5.30pm 2 x Monday 20 & 27 Nov 2 x Tuesday 28 Nov & 5 Dec 12 & 19 Dec 2 x Wednesdays 15 & 22 Nov Thursday/Friday 30 Nov & 1 Dec 7 & 8 Dec Day Two 8.30am - 12.45pm Thursday/Friday 24 & 24 Nov Weekends 25 & 26 Nov 2 & 3 Dec Essential First Aid Course (8hrs) Unit Standard 6402, 6401 or 26551, 26552 Cost $155.00 per person Time: 8.30am – 5.30pm Monday 20 Nov Tuesday 12 Dec Wednesday 15 Nov M Learning (App.) First Aid Courses Practical First Aid Unit Standards 6402, 6401 Cost $155.00 per person Time: 4 hours 8.30am-12.45pm Tuesday 14 Nov Saturday 9 Dec Workplace First Aid Unit Standards 6400, 6401, 6402 Cost $225.00 per person Time: 8 hours 8.30am-5.30pm Tuesday 14 Nov Saturday 9 Dec Thursday 30 Nov 7 Dec FOR BOOKINGS PLEASE CALL 0800 REDCROSS OR 339-7111 • BOOK ONLINE AT WWW.REDCROSS.ORG.NZ Saturday 25 Nov 2 Dec
WESTERN NEWS Latest Christchurch news at www.star.kiwi Tuesday November 14 2017 19 Email emily.oconnell@starmedia.kiwi by 5pm each Wednesday Scrabble Group Tuesday, 9.45am-noon Go along and play scrabble with the friendly weekly group. Exercise your brain and have fun. Gold coin donation. Sundbye House, 100 Farrington Ave Avonhead Exercise Classes Tuesday, 10.45-11.45am Designed for people living with long-term health conditions. Classes generally occur weekly but not on public holidays or during school holiday periods. Please call 0800 663 463 to register. Avonhead Baptist Church, 104 Avonhead Rd GenConnect Wednesday, 1-1.45pm This class aims to connect generations by sharing knowledge. Nothing compares to the knowledge of helpful teens who have grown up with technology. Riccarton High School students will be available to help you find answers to all your questions. Upper Riccarton Library, 71 Main South Rd Scrabble Club Wednesday, 1-3pm Go along to Scrabble Club. There’s no obligation, just go along whenever you can and join the friendly group. All materials are supplied. Ōrauwhata: Bishopdale Library and Community Centre, 13 Bishopdale Court Sports in the Park Wednesday, 3.30-4.30pm Sports in the Park runs during term four. All primary schoolaged children are welcome to come along and join in some ball games. Cancelled if wet. Cancellations will be posted on the Riccarton Community Updates Facebook page. Harrington Park, Peverel St UR Club Wednesday, 3.30-4.30pm Go and join the fun in an after school club. Open to all school aged children. There will be stories, crafts, games and more. Upper Riccarton Library, 71 Main South Rd Teenager Talk Wednesday, 6-8pm The Canterbury Branch of the New Zealand Psychological Society will host Sue Bagshaw from 298 Youth Health. She will speak about communicating Halswell Miniature Trains will hold an open weekend for Cup and Show Week. Ride prices will be $2 per person with concession tickets available. The trains will be going on Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 10am-4pm at the Halswell Domain, 38 William Brittan Ave. and parenting teenagers as part of the annual New Zealand Psychology Week. Go along to this public event to hear some ideas about being effective in this challenging but rewarding area. Ilam Homestead, Canterbury University, 87 Ilam Rd Technology Help Sessions Thursday, 11am-noon Free drop-in sessions, no booking required. You don’t need your own PC but if you do have a laptop, tablet or e-reader, we can work with you using these tools as well. New to computers? Got a question about how to do something? We’re not boffins but we can help you out with most of the things people get stuck with. Upper Riccarton Library, 71 Main South Rd, Upper Riccarton Knit ‘n’ Yarn Thursday, 10am-noon Those who want to have a chat while they construct their favourite woollen creations can at the weekly Knit ‘n’ Yarn meetings. From crochet to knitting or a craft of your choice, have fun with this social group. There are a variety of books to help inspire ideas for your next project or even to help a beginner. Everyone is welcome. Upper Riccarton Library, 71 Main South Rd Play Rummikub Thursday, 1-3pm Go along to Fendalton Library and play Rummikub, a game that will test your wits. Fendalton Library, 4 Jeffreys Rd Riccarton Quiz Night Saturday, from 7pm Riccarton Baptist Church is hosting a quiz night to raise money for Oasis Orphanage in the Philippines. Go along with your own team or join one on the night. There will be food available. Tickets cost $10 per person. Phone 960 6878 for further information. Riccarton Baptist Church, 80 Rattray St Want a career in Construction? Southern Institute of Technology (SIT) offers a multitude of courses for students looking to begin a qualification and career, in the industry of their choice. Available areas of study at the Christchurch campus include, Automotive and Collision Repair, Social Services and Mental Health, Construction, Electrotechnology, Hairdressing, Project Management, Sport, Exercise and Personal Training. The new Construction qualification offered at SIT’s Christchurch campus from 2018 is the New Zealand Certificate in Construction Trade Skills (Level 3) – Carpentry. This programme is designed to provide the wider construction trades sector with work-ready people able to enter the construction trades as a labourer or an apprentice. If you are new to the Construction industry and intending to train to become an apprentice, then this is the perfect course for you. Skills involved include health, safety and compliance, effective communication, plans and specifications, calculations, carpentry terminology and concepts, building terminology, carpentry processes and concepts, building foundations and flooring, structural elements and building interior. This new programme is subject to accreditation and approval but once confirmed will be offered from next year onwards. Enquire now by contacting SIT’s Christchurch campus at sit@sit.ac.nz or on 0800 TO STUDY (0800 867 883). LAUNCH YOUR FUTURE @ SIT CHRISTCHURCH º Automotive º Collision Repair º Construction º Electrical Engineering º Group Fitness º Hairdressing º Mental Health Support Work º Personal Training º Project Management º Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Call today or email sit@sit.ac.nz 0800 TO STUDY www.sit.ac.nz
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