Jan 2010 eMail Newsletter
January's email newsletter is in the process of being sent out to all website users past and present unless they have opted out. If you have not received your copy yet you can always look at it online here. We intend to send these out each month with some special editions as required when there is breaking news.
Stretching and Strengthening Exercise in Fibromyalgia Patients: a Randomized Clinical Trial
These were divided into three groups: Group 1 strengthening exercises ie exercises that aim to improve the muscular strength in the arms and legs; Group 2 stretching exercises ie exercises that aim to improve the muscular flexibility of arms, legs and spine and group 3 control group ie no kind of exercise.
FMA UK response to Guardian article
FMA UK takes exception to the flippant, off hand way fibromyalgia is referred to in the article. It shows a lack of understanding and concern for the millions of people who suffer from this chronic condition on a daily basis. We would suggest that the doctor concerned is brought up to date on current research and we would be pleased to send a medical professional booklet to aid with this.
Fibromyalgia patients often suffer years of pain before getting a diagnosis. Although some attribute the onset to an accident involving whiplash, this is not always the case. Many other traumatic events can act as a trigger.
EULAR Edgar Stene UK Winner.
The UK winning entry for the EULAR Edgar Stene Prize is Victoria Garret from Wolverhampton. Victoria's entry describes her daily working life while suffering from scleroderma of the lung.The overall winner will be announced by 15th April 2010. The prize being 2,000 euro with the winning entrant being flown to Rome where free hotel accommodation is provided for up to four nights and an invitation to the opening ceremony and gala dinner.
We wish Victoria the best of luck and hope that her entry secures first place. You can download the February ARMA 4thursday newsletter from here which contains the full article and a piece from FMA UK as well.
Elvis Charity tribute show
To celebrate Fibromyalgia Awareness week and the 75th year since the birth of Elvis we are proud to announce the “Ultimate Tribute Elvis Charity Show” which will raise funds for Merseyside & Wirral Fibromyalgia Group and Wrexham Fibromyalgia Support Group.
The show is featuring International “Professional Elvis Impersonator & Elvis Tribute Artist” Martin Fox & Young Elvis Kirk Kreole. It will feature all your favourites from the 50’s & 60’s.
The show is on the 18th September 2010 at the Kingsland Cabaret Restaurant, Birkenhead. The ticket price of £20 (+£1 booking fee online) includes meal, cabaret & disco for a spectacular night. Booking is essential as there are a limited amount of tickets. Check below for a video of Martin in action as Elvis. Buy tickets here.
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