AFVOA Newletters of Year 2007

Page 54 of 68 8. Confirmation regarding your attendance may be given to any one of the following by 10 Nov 07:- Brig Mohan Thomas 22294080 Col A Krishnaswami, VrC, VSM** 24911233 Lt Col CR Sundar 22290186 Cdr SR Prasad 25364008 Lt Col R Venkataramanan 9445235932, 9962066900 9. Members are requested to ‘ remit in advance ’ a sum of Rs. 50/- per head for the Dinner. The amount (by cheque in favour of AFVOA) may please be sent to Lt Col R Venkatramanan, “Palani Centre”, 32. Venkatnarayana Road, T. Nagar, Chennai – 600017 by 10 Nov 2007. ================================================================== A number of members have not paid the annual subscription for the year 2007-08. The Defaulter List is available with the treasurer. Kindly check whether your name is on that list. In case your name is not on the list kindly ignore this notice: otherwise kindly pay it at the earliest. Kindly note that only those who have paid the subscription for the year 2007-08 will be considered as members and will be welcome at the forthcoming Annual Picnic. ================================================================== HEALTH TALK :: CERVICAL SPONDYLITIS – DOs, DON’Ts Do’s Do regular exercise to maintain neck strength, flexibility and range of motion. Use firm mattress, thin pillow. Do turn to one side while getting up from lying down position. Wear a cervical collar during the day. Regularly walk or engage in low-impact aerobic activity. In order to avoid holding the head in the same position for long periods, take a break while driving, watching TV or working on a computer. Use a seat belt when in a car and use firm collar while traveling. When in acute pain take rest, immobilize the neck, and take medications as directed. Don’ts Avoid sitting for prolonged period of time in stressful postures. Avoid running and high-impact aerobics, if you have any neck pain. Do not lift heavy weights on head or back. Avoid bad roads, if traveling by two or four wheelers. Do not drive for long hours; take breaks. Avoid habit of holding the telephone on one shoulder and leaning at it for long time. Do not take many pillows below the neck and shoulder while sleeping. Do not lie flat on your stomach. In order to turn around, do not twist your neck or the body; instead turn around by moving your feet first. Do not undergo spinal manipulations if you are experiencing acute pain.