Galway Advertiser 2006/2006_08_24/GA_2408_E1_035.pdf 

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August 24 2005

www.galwayadvertiser.ie

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Course to help you cope with arthritis
BY MARY O'CONNOR A course designed to help people with arthritis manage the condition effectively will begin in Galway this autumn. The programme, one of 11 being run countrywide by the support group Arthritis Ireland, will take place at two locations Day's Hotel in the city on September 20 and at Arus Uilinn, Moycullen, on October 11. The self management courses will be delivered by Tina Waldron from Oughterard and Nano Burke and Anna Maria Curran of Merlin Park Hospital. Places are limited to 18 people per course and are expected to fill quickly, according to Siobhan Flynn of Arthritis Ireland. Arthritis affects one in six people. "The arthritis self management programme is a course designed to help people with arthritis to manage their arthritis more effectively. It will enable them to deal with pain and stress by giving helpful techniques such as exercise, relaxation, problem-solving and by sharing experiences with others." The two hour course will be run over six weeks and will cost 20 per person.The emphasis will be on learning what sufferers can do for themselves and how they cana make the most of the information they get from health professionals. "What is unique about the course is that it is delivered by people who have arthritis and work with people with arthritis. Therefore, they understand the difficulties that people face. It is a supportive group where everyone shares helpful tips and experiences. "Research and evaluation of the programme has clearly shown that people who participated in the course, when compared to those who did not, experienced a reduction in their pain, sometimes reduced disability, improvements to quality-of-life, and reduced utilisation of medical services." For further information and to register for the courses contact Arthritis Ireland at (01) 6618188 or e m a i l info@arthritisireland.ie

Day of prayer and reflection in Clonfert this Saturday
There will be a day of prayer and reflection in the Emmanuel House of Providence, Clonfert, in Ballinasloe on Saturday. The event will be conducted by Eddie Stones and his team, and will begin at 10am. Participants are asked to bring a packed lunch along. For more information contact 0502 32626.

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End of summer fitness offer coming to a close
Just one week remains to take advantage of the Crunch Fitness 12 month annual membership special offer. New members can join the fitness club for 179 up until 10pm on August 31. Crunch Fitness is located on the NUI Galway campus and boasts a wide range of facilities including 28 treadmills, 75 cardio machines, free weights, resistance machine, and computerised fitness testing. Included with membership are classes which include spinning, Tae Bo, boxercise and Abs Blast. Members receive a personal programmes and fitness test as part of the package. From a safety point of view those who haven't used a gym before will be shown how to use each piece of equipment by an instructor. This month also sees the arrival of Dr Brian Johnson, a Canadian trained chiropractor who will be giving talks in the club each month on promoting active lifestyle through exercise and patient education. This months health talk on treating sports injuries takes place on August 29 and 30. For further details contact Anne or Brendan on (091) 581140 or email crunchfitnessucg@eircom. net

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