Have you been told that you need a hip or knee joint replacement?
If you live in the Kaitaia area, Arthritis NZ is offering a great opportunity for people to attend a free seminar to learn more about hip and joint replacements and how to manage your mobility before and after surgery.
Join us at 1.30pm on Thursday 8th May at the Far North REAP, Puckey Ave, Kaitaia to hear Orthopaedic Surgeon Mr Andrew Herbert speak about hip and knee joint replacement surgery. He will be bringing along some x-rays of hip and knee joints to show why a replacement may be necessary and to explain the procedures. He will also discuss post-op treatment and there will be an opportunity to ask questions so come along well prepared.
Jill Freeman will also be speaking at the seminar. People often have to wait for long periods before they receive their surgery and can encounter back and joint pain as they try to alleviate the pain in their effected joint.
Jill will be talking about ways in which you can manage your mobility prior to and after your surgery including using the Alexander Technique and Tai Chi.
You are invited to this seminar, only the second one to be held in Kaitaia. Please contact Gladys or Carol on 09 408 2451 to register.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank our sponsor ‘Stryker’ who have made it possible for us to offer this seminar free of charge.