July 2019
Talk: How to Maybe Sleep Like a Baby
We often hear the expression ‘to sleep like a baby’ and for some of us, we wish we could simply roll over in bed and sleep blissfully just like a baby. In this presentation about sleep Ms Monica Macoun, Psychologist, will look at how our sleep patterns change over time and reveal that ‘sleeping like a baby’ might not necessarily be as good as it sounds. She will also explore things that you can do to improve your sleep and…
Find out more »Making Sense of Pain: 9th Inter-Professional Workshop
FULLY BOOKED - PLEASE CONTACT US TO GO ON THE WAITLIST. This 2 day workshop for GPs and Health Professionals aims to provide participants with an inter-professional learning opportunity to better manage patients with persistent pain. Event Information ABOUT THE WORKSHOP: "Making Sense of Pain" is an inter-professional pain management workshop designed specifically for health professionals, and delivered in an informal and interactive setting. Provides you with the 'What’: Information about evidence-based management of people experiencing chronic pain; as well…
Find out more »Osteoarthritis Social Group (Shenton Park)
A social group for people with Osteoarthritis. Meets 4th Thursday of the month at the Wyllie Arthritis Centre, in Shenton Park from 10am til 12noon. This social group provides the opportunity to talk freely about your experience of living with osteoarthritis in a safe non-judgmental environment as well as share helpful hints and practical tips; receive and give encouragement and support to others; socialise and make new friends. For enquiries please contact Arthritis & Osteoporosis WA on (08) 9388 2199.
Find out more »Gentle Yoga – Monday 1pm Shenton Park
Event Dates: 29 July - 18 September (8 weeks) In this gentle yoga class, participants will move through a series of movements to help improve joint health, flexibility and balance. Participants will need to be able to move up and down off the floor. Yoga connects the body and mind through the medium of breath. learning to move with the breath, bringing awareness to the body and its needs through poses that rejuvenate the nervous system, muscles and connective tissues…
Find out more »JIA Hydrotherapy Program 4pm (Primary School) Shenton Park
Event Dates: 29 July - 23 September (9 weeks) This program encourages range of motion, strength and fitness, with less stress on the joints, and is suitable for primary school-aged children with JIA who are competent swimmers. Benefits include increased muscle strength, improved joint range of movement, improved coordination, balance and agility. Water exercise has been proven to enhance wellbeing. This JIA Hydrotherapy Program is available to primary school-aged children who are competent swimmers and are able to enter and…
Find out more »Tai Chi for Arthritis Beginners – Monday 4:15pm Shenton Park
Event Dates: 29 July – 16 September (8 weeks) The movements of the Tai Chi for Arthritis program have been specifically designed to be safe for people with arthritis. The slow movements prevent injury, but build muscle strength and calm the mind. Created in 1977 by Dr Paul Lam with a team of tai chi and medical experts, the program involves 12 positions that are designed to be safe and beneficial for people with arthritis. Tai Chi can be suitable…
Find out more »JIA Hydrotherapy Program 4:45pm (High School) Shenton Park
Event Dates: 29 July - 23 September (9 weeks) This program encourages range of motion, strength and fitness, with less stress on the joints, and is suitable for primary school-aged children with JIA who are competent swimmers. Benefits include increased muscle strength, improved joint range of movement, improved coordination, balance and agility. Water exercise has been proven to enhance wellbeing. This JIA hydrotherapy Program is available to primary school-aged children who are competent swimmers and are able to enter and…
Find out more »August 2019
Ballet for Beginners – Friday 11am Shenton Park
Event Dates: 2 August - 20 September (7 weeks) A gentle class introducing the basics of ballet and is specifically for those with arthritis or osteoporosis who have never danced or who have had a long break. The benefits of dance for arthritis and osteoporosis are: improve core stability improve balance improve coordination build muscle strength increase flexibility build stronger bones All ages are invited - It's never too late to try! *Participants must be able to walk unaided and…
Find out more »Tai Chi for Arthritis Beginners – Sunday 8am Shenton Park
Event Dates: 4 August – 29 September (8 weeks) - no class on 1 Sept. The movements of the Tai Chi for Arthritis program have been specifically designed to be safe for people with arthritis. The slow movements prevent injury, but build muscle strength and calm the mind. Created in 1977 by Dr Paul Lam with a team of tai chi and medical experts, the program involves 12 positions that are designed to be safe and beneficial for people with…
Find out more »Tai Chi for Arthritis Ongoing – Sunday 9am Shenton Park
Event Dates: 4 August – 29 September (8 weeks) – no class on 1 Sept. The movements of the Tai Chi for Arthritis program have been specifically designed to be safe for people with arthritis. The slow movements prevent injury, but build muscle strength and calm the mind. Created in 1977 by Dr Paul Lam with a team of tai chi and medical experts, the program involves 12 positions that are designed to be safe and beneficial for people with…
Find out more »Tai Chi Extension – Sunday 10am Shenton Park
Event Dates: 4 August – 29 September (8 weeks) - no class on 1 Sept. The movements of the Tai Chi for Arthritis program have been specifically designed to be safe for people with arthritis. The slow movements prevent injury, but build muscle strength and calm the mind. Created in 1977 by Dr Paul Lam with a team of tai chi and medical experts, the program involves 12 positions that are designed to be safe and beneficial for people with…
Find out more »Gentle Yoga – Wednesday 9:45am Shenton Park
Event Dates: 7 August - 18 September (7 weeks) In this gentle yoga class, participants will move through a series of movements to help improve joint health, flexibility and balance. Participants will need to be able to move up and down off the floor. Yoga connects the body and mind through the medium of breath. learning to move with the breath, bringing awareness to the body and its needs through poses that rejuvenate the nervous system, muscles and connective tissues…
Find out more »Yoga for Arthritis Beginners – Wednesday 11am Shenton Park
Event Dates: 7 August – 18 September (7 weeks) This 8-week Yoga for Arthritis program is led by Jane Leslie, physiotherapist, and was developed at the John Hopkins University Arthritis Centre in Baltimore. The program taught by Jane Leslie is based on a protocol developed by an interdisciplinary research team at John Hopkins University Arthritis Centre, Baltimore. Jane trained with the Yoga for Arthritis team in Baltimore in 2014 and also brings to these classes a background in physiotherapy and…
Find out more »Gentle Yoga – Wednesdays 1:00pm Shenton Park
Event Dates: 7 August - 18 September (7 weeks) In this gentle yoga class, participants will move through a series of movements to help improve joint health, flexibility and balance. Paricipants will need to be able to move up and down off the floor. Yoga connects the body and mind through the medium of breath. learning to move with the breath, bringing awareness to the body and its needs through poses that rejuvenate the nervous system, muscles and connective tissues…
Find out more »Rheumatoid/Psoriatic Arthritis Education & Self-Management Program – Shenton Park
Event Dates: 15 August - 19 September 2019 This 6-week program is specifically for people with diagnosed rheumatoid and psoriatic arthritis. It offers a holistic approach providing disease-specific education and self-management techniques and is run by health professionals. Topics include: Learning about your disease Overview of medications and blood tests Causes and management of fatigue Pain management techniques Activity and exercise Nutrition and healthy eating Coping with rheumatoid/psoriatic arthritis PLEASE NOTE: A Drs referral from your Rheumatologist or GP is…
Find out more »Osteoarthritis of the Knee Education & Self-Management Program – Shenton Park
Event Dates: 20 August - 24 September 2019 The OA Knee (OAK) Program is specifically for people diagnosed with osteoarthritis of the knee. It offers a holistic approach providing disease specific education and self-management techniques and is run by health professionals. The OAK Program consists of 6-weekly, 2.5 hour sessions, conducted in a friendly and supportive group atmosphere. Each week different topics will be covered and includes group discussion. Participants are encouraged to attend all six weeks to gain the…
Find out more »Talk: Research and Joint Replacement in WA
Ms Samantha Haebich, Research Manager at the Joint Studio will be talking and answering your questions about the latest research for joint replacements happening here in Perth. With over 18 years prior experience as a TJR physiotherapist, Samantha has a wealth of knowledge and information to share with you. Ms Samantha Haebich, will give an overview of current research stemming from the Joint Studio where innovations in implant design, surgical techinque, patient selection and education are scientifically scrutinised in an…
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