News & Events at St Judes Clinic
Leighton-Linslade Carnival July 10th 2010
It was a scorching hot day at the annual Leighton-Linslade Carnival and the special theme this year was superheroes!
The St Judes Clinic team of special physiotherapy and reflexology superheroes were there to offer advice to mortals and give information on their services. They also ran a medical quiz and offered a special pamper treat as a prize. The lucky winner was Beverley Power who had the choice of a massage, Indian head massage or reflexology treatment. In addition, St Judes gave away a free Body Alignment Check as part of the Grand Prize Draw.
The St Judes team offers both health and wellbeing treatments. All their practitioners are HPC registered and St Judes Physiotherapy Clinic is recognised by all major private health insurers.
If you have an ache or pain why not look at http://www.stjudesclinic.com/about/our_staff/ to see who might suit your needs best. You can also come in a for a 10 minute chat FREE to discuss your problem with our helpful, experienced staff.
For more information on the carnival visit: http://www.llcarnival.co.uk.
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Moira stays cool on a scorching hot day at the Carnival
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St Mary’s Village Fete - 3 July 2010
Once again St Judes Physiotherapy Clinic attended this great community event raising money for the fete charities and other local good causes. The main nominated charity this year was Keech Hospice Care, the local charity for adults and children diagnosed with life-limiting condition.
This year’s theme was inventions so St Judes displayed some posters of medical inventions such as penicillin and X-ray. They decided to do something a little different this year and put Moira, Practice Principal, in some medieval stocks and gave the public the opportunity to splat the physiotherapist with a wet sponge!
As usual St Judes helped to raise money with a charity raffle and some of the moneys raised this year went to Totternhoe Scouts in support of their World Scout Jamboree next year. The raffle prize was either a family annual pass to ZSL Whipsnade Zoo or an ultimate pamper package at St Judes. The lucky winner was Mrs Barbara Napier who generously chose to give the family annual zoo pass to her daughter.
St Mary’s Village Fete is always a great community event which the staff enjoy being part of. For more pictures of the fete visit: http://www.stmarysvillagecarnival.com or for more information on Keech visit: http://www.keech.org.uk. |
Moira gets a splat in the stocks for charity!
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Amanda & Sam enjoy some sun
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Healthy Schools Initiative – June 2010, Edlesborough School
Once again Alex and Moira, 2 of our Chartered Physiotherapists, were asked to talk about the benefits of exercise and looking after your back as part of Edlesborough School’s series of talks on health.
Moira and Alex were impressed by how knowledgeable the children were and by their eagerness to participate in question time. A greater understanding of the benefits of exercise, physiology and the need to maintain good posture are all valuable lessons for anyone to know. We hope that the children of Edlesborough School enjoyed our talks as much as we enjoyed doing them. We left the children with our St Judes top tips for back care.
If you would like St Judes to give your group/organisation a talk please speak to Moira on: 01525 377751 or email: enquiries@stjudesclinic.com. |
Alex & Moira demonstrate how to pack your school bag correctly
Moira talks about the spine & posture
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April News – St Judes Talk at Dagnall School - 27th April 2010
Moira D’Arcy recently visited Dagnall School, which is a recognised healthy School, to talk about back care as part of the school’s Personal, Social and Health Education.
Moira was pleased to help out and talk about the importance of looking after our bodies at an early age. She gave the children some quite challenging questions which were answered with enthusiasm and thought. Both Moira and the children enjoyed themselves and the headteacher, Mrs Mariner-Kyle, said that the talk was well received by the children.
If you are interested in having St Judes Clinic
give a talk to your local group or organisation
please contact Moira on 01525 377751 or
email: enquiries@stjudesclinic.com. |
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March News – Brain Tumour Awareness Month
In March St Judes were asked if we would like to participate in Brain Tumour Awareness Month. Nicole Witts, a fundraiser and survivor of a life-threatening tumour, organised a ladies pamper night at Leighton Buzzard Golf Club on 3rd March to help raise funds for this worthwhile cause. Did you know:
33% more children died from a brain tumour in 2007 than 2001.
16,000 people in the UK are diagnosed with a brain tumour each year.
More children and people under the age of 40 die of a brain tumour than leukaemia or any other cancer and five year survival is still only 14%.
The evening was a great success with various local businesses taking part. Moira D’Arcy and Diana O’Reilly from St Judes offered body alignment checks and advice to the ladies. Attendees were given a voucher for discounted physiotherapy assessments and were entered into a prize draw to win a free massage or reflexology session at the clinic.
Brain Tumour Action also asked if we would hold a Wear a Hat day for brain tumours and make a donation towards brain tumour research. |
Some of the St Judes Team in their hats –
Paul, our Podiatrist, wasn’t too impressed by
the hat we gave him to wear!
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Leighton Buzzard Golf Club
November and December were busy months for the St Judes Team. As part of our partner links work Moira & Nicki gave physiotherapy advice and talked to members of the Leighton Buzzard Golf Club. Tracey Field, our Reflexologist, was also there giving taster sessions of reflexology to the members.
On Ladie' Day Moira offered mini gait analysis for members to check on any knee and foot alignment problems. This service was very well received and she was kept very busy!
Our biomechanics team of physiotherapists and podiatrist can identify and treat any knee and feet problems which may be causing other issues such as back and hip pain. A ten minute chat is available free of charge.
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The Youngevity Club
Moira presented a lively interactive talk to members of the club. Michael Flynn, speaking for the Club, said: “thank you for a splendid talk which we all thoroughly enjoyed. I am sure that you have made some new friends.” The group made Moira feel very welcome and they have now booked one of our physiotherapists, Amanda, to talk in February on the subject of Acupuncture.
If you are interested in having one of our team talk at your local group please give Moira a call.
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Keeping up to date
All our staff attend regular courses and keep up to date with the latest clinical developments. Moira was fortunate enough to observe Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Mr Simon Lambert BSc, FRCS, FRCS Ed Orth, carrying out shoulder surgery at The Spire Hospital, Bushey. The morning was very useful revision and a fascinating insight into this surgery. Moira would like to say a special thank you to Mr Lambert and his very welcoming team.
Meanwhile Paul Gough, our Podiatrist, attended The Podiatry Conference in November and Amanda Spencer continues her MSc in Acupuncture and is now in her second year.
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Dr Neal Evans MBBS, FRCA, has been a Pain Management Consultant at South Bucks NHS Trust since 2003, covering High Wycombe, Amersham and Chalfont hospitals. His specialist interest is spinal pain, whiplash injury, headaches and facial pain, with particular interest in interventional pain treatment.
Dr Evans also sees patients privately in a number of hospitals in Buckinghamshire, Berkshire and Oxfordshire.
Contact: Gill Millns 0845 389 0612
E-mail: gmillns@thebackpainteam.com
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Bernard John McElroy MB.ChB FRCS (Glas) FRCS(Orth) - Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon
BMI Hospitals Buckinghamshire
Specialist in Knee and Shoulder Surgery
NHS Consultant Buckinghamshire Hospitals Trust 1997-2008
Orthopaedic Expert to Olympic Medical Association and Amateur Boxing Association
Contact : Jane Crossman 01494 866160,
e-mail: jane@sammcelroy.co.uk |
Jonathan Beacon FRCS LRCP MRCS MBBS - Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon
Special interest in knee joint surgery including all aspects of ligament reconstruction and joint replacement. Over 25 years’ expert knowledge.
Consults at: The Elms Consulting Rooms, St Albans, BMI The Chiltern Hospital, Great Missenden and The Spire Harpenden.
Contact: Jo Bedwell 01727 865057
E-mail: jpbeacon@theelmsconsulting.co.uk
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