Two potential myelin repair treatments identified

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Source MS Society:

A new early stage study has identified two existing drugs that could have the potential to be developed into myelin repair therapies for people with MS.

Researchers in Ohio screened the US National Institute of Health’s drug ‘library’ for compounds that could have the potential to stimulate stem cells already in the brain to replace lost myelin. They then tested them in laboratory models of MS.  Read on. 

Osteopathy Appts

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Starting date change for osteopathy, now starting Monday 11th May, plenty of appointments available, please ring to book

Friday aqua exercise classes

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Aqua exercise classes with Caroline have been very popular and successful, and are set to continue.

But following the initial 2 week trial, there will now be a small charge for gym entry (£2.50), unless you are already a member.

Friday 2.00 – 2.45 at Milton Park Club
All welcome.

Free aqua class Friday 24th

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If you missed Caroline’s aqua exercise class last Friday, make sure you come this week.
1.45 at the Park Club for 2.00 start. (Or 1.30 at the Centre if you don’t know the way.)

Fundraising ideas wanted!

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Have you got a friend or relative who would like to do a sponsored event to support OMSTC? Now that Spring is here, this could be the perfect time.
Here’s a list of the individual people who have raised money and their challenges during the last year and a half, but we are always looking for new ideas. Fundraising projects 2014-15
The key is to get people from outside the Centre involved (especially those with lots of Facebook friends!)
Talk to Jon if you have any ideas. You know there is someone in your life you have always wished would go jump off a cliff. Together we can make it happen!

Annual Plant Sale

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MEPC are holding their annual plant sale this Friday 24th from 12-2 under the white canopy.  Half the proceeds are donated to us.

Osteopathy

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As you probably know David Harsant will be leaving us as an osteopath at the end of April, we thank him for all his support over the years and wish him well in the future.
Taking over from David is Patricia Sadler, Patricia is a fully registered osteopath with the General Osteopathic Council.  She qualified with a First Class Honours Degree at Oxford Brookes University in 2014 having completed the required 5 year degree course. Her training was mostly structural, with an introduction to cranial and visceral techniques, and has completed an SCTF-approved foundation course in Cranial Osteopathy.  She has a practice at her home in Harwell.  Patricia will generally be working all day on a Monday, although where there is a bank holiday she will come in on a Wednesday.  The first of her appointments will be:
Wednesday 6th May 9.15 – 3.15
Monday 11th May 9.15 – 3.15
Monday 18th May 9.15 – 3.15
Wednesday 27th May 9.15 – 2.30
Monday 1st June 9.15 – 3.15
Monday 8th June 9.15 – 3.15
Please book your appointment with reception.  Any questions please ask.
Osteopathy

Osteopathy is an established, recognised system of diagnosis and treatment that lays its main emphasis on the structural integrity of the body.  Osteopathy cannot address neurological problems directly associated with MS.  It does, however, deal with those issues related to having MS.

Postural issues that put repeated pressure on arms and shoulders, problems with walking and gait, wheelchair use, stick use; all these are problems of muscle, joint and connective tissue that can be helped with osteopathic treatment.  Falls are common and distressing.  Osteopathy can help with the resolution of injury from falls.

Other aspects of life that MS sufferers have that are common to the population as a whole include stressed out shoulders and the associated headaches, so-called ‘tennis elbow’, housemaids knee – all conditions that osteopathy can help with.

Thinking about a holiday?

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Why not check out Makin’ Tracks who offer inspirational tours in Europe for wheelchair users with a real appetite for travel.”We’re a small family company, and that’s exactly how we want to stay. Every tour is personally planned, escorted, & driven by ourselves, and since we’ve been doing this on & off for most of the last 30 years, we have more than a fair idea how to create a smooth & rewarding tour for our clients.”

Visit their website here.