- Freddie and Peter designed and presented a lesson on back care for ILC students.
- The presentation included stretches specifically for back health.
- Nearly everyone said they were bothered by back pain.
- And everyone joined in the stretching.
- A student shares what he knows about safe lifting; Peter adds his take on it, too.
- Backbends!
- Freddie and Peter with appreciative ILC students.
- Dr. Marilyn Frenn, center, of Marquette’s College of Nursing with Nurse Practitioner grad students
Students from Marquette’s nurse practitioner grad program gave a presentation on back care for International Learning Center students, with help from in-house interpreter Nang Kham. A show of hands quickly revealed that nearly everyone has had back issues – whether from jobs that require heavy lifting, carrying small children, or the stress and strain of everyday life. Freddie and Peter demonstrated stretching and proper lifting techniques, communicating across cultural and language barriers by keeping their language simple, using pictures, and showing how. ILC would definitely welcome them back again!