Our September speaker certainly came at the right moment: with our sweltering summer finally giving way to Fall, we're all keen to get back to our sewing rooms! For hours, no doubt, which could mean injuries if we don't pay attention to how we're sitting, standing, ironing and so on. Deanna McMullen, registered Clinical Physiotherapist and … Continue reading Tips for injury-free quilting from a Physiotherapist
Tag: Posture
Posture & Quilting
It can be so easy to get caught up in the pleasures of hand quilting, applique, and machine quilting. Or perhaps deadlines and the desire to finish drive you on. Time flies by, and then you wonder why your neck hurts. Linda S. sent along a link about taking care of your hard-working neck when you … Continue reading Posture & Quilting
January Meeting for Health
At our January meeting Deanna McMullan, a physiotherapist, was an excellent speaker and gave us guidelines for ways to prevent problems when we are on-a-roll of quilt making. Her presentation concentrated on: exercises - The exercises she demonstrated are similar to those for people who spend a lot of time at their desktop computers. The … Continue reading January Meeting for Health
Seymour Quilters Guild 