On Thursday 20th July, Miss Melissa Cunha, colorectal surgeon from the QE Hospital Birmingham and President of Birmingham IA, very kindly spent an evening talking to us about parastomal hernias. Twenty six members joined this Zoom meeting, and we were also joined by Carol Katte, Stoma Nurse Liaison Officer from National IA. She described the risk factors and causes of herniation, management of the condition and discussed treatment. Her interesting talk was illustrated by her presentation, which is available in the Resources section of the website. After the presentation, Miss Cunha responded to questions from members and emphasised the importance of tailored exercise to strengthen the core muscles, for those seeking to avoid herniation and also for those with existing hernias. Carol Katte reminded everyone about the exercise programme offered by National IA with Sarah Russell. This programme is available to IA members and anyone interested should sign up on the National website.
We are very grateful to both Ms Cunha, for sharing her professional expertise with us, and to Carol Katte for joining us.
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Birmingham IA 2 days ago |
Don't forget our next social coffee morning is tomorow..come along have a coffee and chat with others all welcome.
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Birmingham IA 3 days ago |
One of the speakers from national IA information day. Check it out
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Birmingham IA 3 days ago |
One of the stoma nurses talk at national IA information day.Check it out
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Birmingham IA 3 days ago |
Great speaker and an interesting subject to understand medications with having a stoma
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Birmingham IA 3 days ago |
Some of the speakers from the national IA information day. Some interesting information.
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Birmingham IA 3 days ago |
A lovely photo of some of our members at one of our IA get togethers, enjoying a social get together with other members at Jimmy spices
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Birmingham IA 3 days ago |
Some of our volunteers and committee members at QE hospital doing a Stand to promote Birmingham IA and doing an amazing job...keep up the brilliant work. If you see one of our stands come and say hello to one of our volunteers.
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Birmingham IA 4 days ago |
Let's thanks each and everyone of our volunteers that are linked to Birmingham IA as they all need to be individually thanked for all they have done and do and will do to help and support our members
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Birmingham IA 6 days ago |
Just shown on the BBC news bout this research about how exercise can improve chances with surviving colon cancer
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Birmingham IA 7 days ago |
This study is about potential biomarkers for joint inflammation in crohns disease I found really interesting read