I posted this message on the RA board at the weekend, and had a good response. See what you think. Same principles apply for PMR.
On Saturday, I was invited to attend a seminar at our local hospital's
Rheumatology Unit. Speakers were a leading Rheumatologist, the
Rheumatology Head Nurse, 2 nutritionists (that's where last night's
Healthy Eating post came from)
and our local rep from Arthritis NZ. It was great to have the
opportunity to attend. (And we got to do some stretches every 20
minutes or so - so they practice what they preach! One
of the really good things I got from this seminar was a handout
entitled Principles of Energy Conservation. The Four "Ps").
PACE PRIORITISE PLAN POSTURE
There
are two pages to this handout, short notes are bullet pointed under
each "P" - and as it was not a great photocopy, I typed it out in a
Word Doc. and put it up on my fridge as a reminder to myself to BEHAVE!!
Some
friends and family came to visit today and saw it - although they are
very good about my RA, and considerate and helpful etc - I really feel
that this made them think a little more. It was not something I had to
shove in their faces, or try and explain, it was just there!
OK
- so it occured to me that some of you may be interested in a copy for
your fridge, garden shed, workplace or wherever. If you are, just PM
me with your email address and I will send you a copy.
It's not rocket science, but I think a validation of what we already know.
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