Minnie Randell Memorial Fund: This limited fund is available to assist physiotherapists who wish to undertake any educational project. Application forms may be obtained from Miss J Hickling, honorary secretary, St Thomas Hospital Physiotherapy Association, Ground Floor Flat, 21 Clarendon Road, London Wll 2JB. The closing date is June 1.

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Person a I Charge f 5 for births and marriages

BIRTHS

Bartley, trained Nottingham School of Physio- therapy) and Ian Archard, a daughter, Victoria Suzanne, a sister for David and Kate.

Mayday University Hospital, t o Christine fnee

ARCHARD: On January 3, 1991, t o Sue (nee

CONSIDINE: On December 8, 1990, at

MARRIAGES

Barbara Ann Sharp MCSP (trained Bristol Royal Infirmary, 1980-831 to Carlo Ski . Living at 62 Waterloo Road. Aldershot, Hants GU12 4NS.

STEWART-BROMLEY: On November 24, 1990, Helen Elizabeth Stewart MCSP (trained Oswestry and North Staffs, 1976-79) to Kevin Bromley. Now residing at 68 Kirnbolton Crescent, Stevenage, Herts SG2 8RL.

SHARP-SISI: On December 8, 1990,

The Royal London Hospital Carpenter, trained King's College Hospital, DEATHS 1981-84) and Joe Considine. a son, Matthew James, Now residing at 28 Norhyrst Avenue, South Norwood. London SE25 482.

PORTER: On January 24, 1991. to Elizabeth (nee Smith, trained Mlddlesex Hospital), and Harold Porter, a son, Nicholas Keith, a brother for Lindsay Ann. Still residing at 2 Centre Place. Stephenville, Newfoundland, Canada

Physiotherapy Old Students' Association: This year's AGM will be held on the evening of Wednesday, May 8, at The Royal London Hospital, Whitechapel. and will be followed by a talk by Yvonne Lewis MCSP on 'The use of the gymnastic ball in neurology'. Supper will be available. Further details next month, or from Mrs Dorothy Toyn (hon secretary), 12 Warren Terrace, Bengeo, Hertford, Herts SG14 3JE. son, Joshua Mark. School of Physiotherapy).

HAIGHTON: On October 12, 1990, Cary Haighton MCSP fnee Dainton, trained St Thomas's Hospital).

Howells MBE MCSP (trained Birmingham United Hospitals).

MANN: On December 27, 1990, Christine Ann Mann MCSP (trained Salford School of Physiotherapy).

YOUNG: On December 19, 1990, Maxine Young MCSP (trained Addenbrooke's Hospital

HOWELLS: On January 29, 1991, Mary Clare

TURNER: On October 4, 1990, t o Geraldine (nee Baker, trained Wolverhampton School of Physiotherapy, 1975- 78). and Mark Turner, a

Books in Brief The Legal Rights Manual: A guide for social workers and advice centres, by Jeremy Cooper. Gower, Aldershot, 1990 (ISBN 0 566 05507 4) . 422 pages. €35.

Written in a straightforward non-technical style this practical manual explains the legal rights of the public in many important areas of daily concern and provides details of hundreds of useful sources of advice.

It is intended to present law in a new perspective, to make i t accessible to those in an advisory setting who need to use law positively and creatively for use with their clients.

Although any such book is doomed to being outdated as soon as it is published, since legislation is constantly changing, and in spite of the fact that it is intended for social workers, it could be helpful for physio- therapists concerned about claims on behalf of their clients or for their own welfare.

Diagnostic Clinique en Pathologie Osteo- articulaire, by 0 Troisier. Masson, Paris, 1991 (ISBN 2 225 82065 1). Illus. 166 pages. Francs 265.

This book presents a systematic method of examination to diagnose the cause of pain in joints of several areas of the body.

The author has his own method of assessment w i th a logical basis. The text is in French and although i t is heavily illustrated, only fairly proficient French readers would appreciate the finer points of the system.

Keyboard, Graphic and Handwriting Skills: Helping people w i th motor disabilities, by Dorothy E Penso. Chapman and Hall, London, 1990 (ISBN 0 412 32210 2 ) . Illus. 171 pages. f11.95

Mrs Penso is a seriior occupational therapist at York District Hospital Child Development Centre and the author of several books.

The gross and fine motor skills required to write, draw or use a keyboard are described, and the areas of ability and impairment which should be investigated

when assessing special needs in this area. The book goes on to describe the variety

o f handwr i t i ng and drawing tools, typewriters and word processing systems which are commercially available, and equipment wh ich has been specially designed or adapted for users w i th motor impairment.

At the high tech end of the market such a book is bound to be quickly outdated, but the principles involved are clearly described and some simple solutions proposed which would be useful to patients and parents as well as therapists.

Throughout, the book is engagingly illustrated w i th diagrams of devices which can be bought or made, and examples of work which has been achieved w i th them.

Homoeopath ic First A id : 20 usefu l medicines for day-to-day problems, by Dr Anne Clover. Thorsons, London, 1990 (ISBN 0 7225 2107 3). Illus. 128 pages. €3.50.

If nose bleeds, temper tantrums, lethargy or examination nerves affect you or your children, the delightfully named Dr Clover suggests a variety of remedies which are totally safe and free of side effects.

After describing the principles and practice of homoeopathy, the author suggests treatments in five main areas: injuries, children's problems, winter ailments, holiday health and common complaints.

63 Ledurn 30C for insect bites. One of the amusing iIIustrations from 'Hornoeopathic First Aid '

Cartoon-style drawings enliven this book which is helpfully indexed and clearly organised.

Candida Albicans: Could yeast be your problem? by Leon Chaitow ND DO. Thorsons, London, 1991 (ISBN 0 7225 2452 81. 96 pages. €2.99.

Widespread use of broad-spectrum antibiotics, contraceptive pills, steroids and a sugar-rich diet can lead to the hitherto harmless yeast candida albicans proliferating enough to cause psychological and digestive problems, allergies, cystitis and menstrual disorders.

This second revised edition of a book first published in 1985 shows how to identify whether yeast is an individual's problem. If so, a diet and lifestyle is suggested which will help to keep it under control. No drugs are involved and the patient can try out the system at home, though plenty of diet supplements and vi tamins are recommended.

Encouragingly, this small publication ends with a few case histories of people who followed the recommended regime and whose condition vastly improved.

Candida Albicans: Yeast free recipes for renewed health and vitality, by Richard Turner and Elizabeth Simonsen. Thorsons, London, 1989 (ISBN 0 7225 1910 91. 132 pages. €3.99.

It must be unusual for one publisher to issue t w o books with the same main title. This one gives a similar account of the nature of yeast and its effects, and how to diagnose whether anyone's problems are due to this cause. The case histories come early in this book, followed by a list of foods to avoid and suggested substitutes - unfortunately there is no acceptable form of alcohol!

The main part of the book comprises many short and simple recipes, which all sound delicious, and would be worth trying even without the incentive of beating candida. Unfortunately, apart from on the cover, there are no illustrations, which must have helped to keep the cost of the book down - but wi th pictures it might convert anyone from a victim of candida to a candidate for Weightwatchers.

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