Foot and Ankle Seminar

Published 04 September 2008, Posted in Northland

Do you feel that your feet let you down?

Arthritis New Zealand is holding a seminar on feet and ankles.  Your feet are a common area that can be affected by Arthritis. You may have Gout, Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis or any of the more than over 140 types of Arthritis.

Of course you may have had an accident and injured your feet or ankles aslo.  Sporting injuries in this area of the body are very common too.

Orthopaedic Surgeon, Dr Margy Pohl will talk about what can happen to your feet and ankles and discuss ways to treat the problem.

Podiatrist Jo Anderton will talk about ways to help prevent further injury including correct footwear and orthotic aids to help recovery.

The seminar will be held at 9.15am Tuesday 23 September 2008 in the Cafler Suite, Forum North, Rust Ave, Whangarei.

The cost is $5 per person.  If you are a financial members of Arthritis New Zealand entry is free.

Registrations to Maggie Philip, Arthritis Educator 09 438 3741

Morning tea will be provided by Guardian Health Care.  We would like to take this opportunity to thank them for their wonderful support.