News & Events at St Judes Clinic
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Women In Business Meeting – 11 November 2009 Moira and Tracey attended the Leighton Buzzard WIBN Christmas meeting. Members meet on a monthly basis for networking, a talk about their business and a meal. At the Christmas meeting there was a wide variety of products on sale from the various companies that the ladies represent. St Judes were there launching our new Mums & Mums to be treatments (see our pregnancy page). The WIBN ladies were able to sample the 2 luxury creams we are offering free with every purchase of a pregnancy treatment voucher. These two creams; Mum's Miracle Balm and Anti-stretch Antenatal cream usually retail at £8.00 and are made with natural, organic products specifically designed for pre and post natal care so this is a lovely gift to give away or treat yourself! |
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We are also offering a special Christmas Massage voucher. This is usually priced at £35 for a 45 minute massage but if you purchase one before 31 December 2009 this lovely gift will cost just £30. Massages are carried out by a qualified physiotherapist so you know you are in safe hands. If you would like further information on the WIBN please see their website at: wibn.co.uk. Our Leighton Buzzard group is very friendly and open and meets once a month for lunch. Why not come along! |
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Leighton Buzzard Inner Wheel – 9 November 2009 Moira D'Arcy, Practice Principal, was invited to speak by the Leighton Buzzard Inner Wheel. A donation for the talk on Women's Health was given to BackCare, the registered charity for back pain. Val Fookes, Secretary of the club said: "Moira spoke to our ladies club, whose members are in the 50+ age group, on the subject (little known to us) of The Perils of the Pelvic Foor. She went into the subject very thoroughly but made it interesting, and was very informative, giving us all some valuable and easy to remember points to keep in mind. Thanks again Moira for a great evening." |
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GP Seminar 10 September 2009 Having surveyed local GP Practices earlier in the year, we hosted the second of our GP Seminars with speakers: Moira D’Arcy - Practice Principal, Ian Linane – Podiatrist, and our special guest speaker; Mr Jonathan Beacon, FRCS, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon. Mr Beacon spoke on bunions and altered limb biomechanics plus intervention whilst our clinic speakers based their talks upon foot and lower limb dynamics and how physiotherapy and podiatry can be used to benefit problems in these areas. Results of our post-seminar feedback survey indicated that the evening was very well received and certification for 2 hours’ CPD were awarded to attendees.Consultants  
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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 |
| 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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HEALTHY SCHOOLS WEEK 2009
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Alex Bowles and Moira D’Arcy, both Chartered Physiotherapists from St Judes, were invited to speak during Health & Fitness Week at Edlesborough School. This was a week long event with various speakers for Edlesborough School, which has Healthy Schools status. |
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Alex spoke on the importance of exercise and Moira spoke about back care. It was a very interactive session which the whole school enjoyed.
The feedback from the children and teacher was very encouraging. We left them with our St Judes Top Tips in their book bags and a competition to enter. Prizes were a one day Football Fever Camp Pass or a book token for the winning child and a St Judes massage voucher for mum or dad. The lucky winners were: Ben Sage & Melanie Tate – congratulations! |
- Mrs Allison, PSHCE Co-ordinator at Edlesborough School
If you would like to have a talk by the St Judes team please call Moira D’Arcy on: 01525 377751 or e-mail: enquiries@stjudesclinic.com.
St Mary's Village Carnival 2009
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It was sunshine and smiles when St Judes attended St Mary’s Village Carnival on 4th July at Edlesborough.
Moira and the team were on hand as usual to give expert advice. A charity raffle was held and with your help we managed to raise £257 for the fete charities including the Neo-natal Unit at the Luton & Dunstable Hospital. The lucky winner was Mrs Joan Chappell who chose a St Judes pamper package as her prize. This exclusive prize included: massage, Indian head massage, reflexology and chiropody treatments! |
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