Richmond 09 BC Election Primer Canada 150 05 Sharing Farm 16 VOL. 1 ISSUE 3 April 2017 STESTEVESTONVESTON SPLIT It takes a village to create consensus 14 Refer U5-U7 Two 1-hour sessions/week $275 APRIL 10 a friend, get U8-U10 Two 1-hour sessions/week, two games/month $20 and 1 tournament (numbers permitting) $425 to *Credit SPRING U11-U18 Three 1.5-hour sessions/week, two games/month JUNE 30 and 1 tournament (numbers permitting) $750 PROGRAM Cost of a kit Train with a UEFA A licenced coach $95 Register on-line at MB-SOS.COM or call 604-442-2481 2 | April 2017 RICHMOND SENTINEL richmondsentinel.ca April 2017 COMMUNITY | 3 career as a physiotherapist before going onto a PhD and a faculty position in UBC’s department of physiotherapy. “I fell in love with doing research in arthritis and the people I work with in the field,” says Li. Medical discoveries only become valuable when put to use. That is why Li aims to make sure that patients and doctors learn about new scientific knowledge, like the proven value of exercise in arthritis. “That’s knowledge translation,” she says. Li’s latest research project looks at ways to get creaky joints moving to keep the cartilage, the cushion in our joints, healthy. She says cartilage is like a sponge so, just as you repeatedly squeeze a sponge in clear water to clean it, the only way to flush nutrients through the cartilage is to move the joint. The pressure and release when you move a joint flushes the carti- lage with the natural fluids it needs to be healthy. “Our study is to look at what it takes to develop photos by Chung Chow the skills and habit to be fit,” she said. Dr. Antonio Avina, rheumatologist, giving patient a preliminary mobility exam. Li designed this project because, “Inactivity is the biggest risk to today’s society for all chronic diseases including arthritis. In fact, not being ac- tive puts you at greater risk for developing osteo- By LORRAINE GRAVES arthritis, the most common kind of arthritis.” [email protected] Arthritis Li’s new study has three components. The first @LGSentinel is educational. Patients learn why they need to move to keep their arthritis in check. treatment hen the Canadian Arthritis Foundation hived “We are trying to instill the concept that moving off its research arm into a separate entity W is good for your joints. We talk about, ‘Move more. which became Arthritis Research Canada (ARC) it moving in a Sit less.’ But we are not prescribing a specific ac- gained a powerful new ally in the Milan and Mau- tivity or exercise.” reen Ilich Foundation. The foundation donated In the second part of the project, the partici- new direction two floors in their Progressive Construction build- pants meet their physiotherapist who will encour- ing on No. 3 Road near Lansdowne Centre. age them throughout the project, helping them More than just the floor space, the foundation set realistic goals, how to manage pain and how Grandma was right; you will rust out before also donated the cost of operating those floors. △ to know the difference between exercise that you wear out That means all money donated to ARC goes hurts their joint and exercise that helps them heal. Arthritis is not a part of normal aging straight to our research and not to overhead, says They will then meet by phone every two weeks for △ spokesperson Kevin Allen. Arthritis can be delayed, slowed, and a couple of months. △sometimes stopped Described by scientific director Dr. John Esdai- le as one of ARC’s stars, Dr. Linda Li started her See page 4 • Saying “NO” to Harvest Power’s stink • Standing with our community • Common sense, common purpose BILL MCNULTY DEREK DANG LINDA MCPHAIL /RichmondFirst @RichmondFirst richmondfirst.ca 604-657-9256 | [email protected] 4 | COMMUNITY April 2017 RICHMOND SENTINEL Continued from page 3 The third component of the study involves an electronic activity tracking device known Easter a time for reflection as a Fitbit for each participant so they and By DON FENNELL uled to meet the demand. Participants collect special their physiotherapist can tell if their grad- @DFSentinel plastic eggs “hidden” throughout a designated area, ual fitness plan is working. If a participant [email protected] which are then returned for goodie bags, explains doesn’t reach their goals, they can work with community-development co-ordinator Winnie Wong. their physiother- aster, rooted in tradition, is a time for family to “This event attracts a mix of newcomers and re- apist by phone Ecome together and reflect. turnees because it’s a good family event, and espe- to see what got A Christian celebration of the resurrection of Jesus cially for the young, fosters developing social skills,” in the way and to Christ, Easter is held on the Sunday after his crucifix- she said. “It allows the kids to be creative and express set more realistic ion, which is marked on Good Friday. In Canada, it is themselves.” goals. always (following the Gregorian calendar) between In recent years, Easter has also become a favourite “If the goals March 22 and April 25. This year, Good Friday (a na- time of the year for those with a sweet tooth. weren’t realistic, tional holiday) is April 14 and Easter Sunday, April 16. “(When it comes to chocolate sales) Easter is the we can dial them Additional customs include special church ser- second biggest occasion of the year, with Christmas back a bit,” says Li. vices, new dress clothes as well as egg hunting, the the biggest,” said Anita Schulz, manager of Sinfully If the participant Easter bunny and Easter parades. the Best chocolate shop in Steveston. Dr. Linda Li, hits all their goals, The Easter Bunny, a folkloric figure depicted as a This year, the Moncton Street retailer has a partic- principal co-researcher activity can gradu- rabbit carrying brightly coloured eggs—and some- ularly fun selection of chocolate bunnies, including ally increase and with it, joint health. times candy and toys—in a basket, began as a prac- one wearing a chocolate sweater, hand-painted with With the use-it-or-lose-it philosophy now tice among German Lutherans. vividly-coloured, edible cocoa butter. “It has a burst of supported by good science, Li says, “We The tradition of Easter egg hunts has become com- colours and is really pretty,” Schulz said. want to help people with arthritis, who are mon in most communities across the country, Rich- The chocolatier, who makes all its products on site, not physically active, become more active.” mond certainly being no exception. Many local com- is offering (for a limited time) a giant bunny that re- Li loves her research: “I like the complexity munity centres participate in the annual celebration. tails for $300. Tickets for the April 14 giant chocolate of it. The field is full of really good people, col- For example, South Arm Community Centre has held bunny draw, are $1 each and available at Sinfully the leagues, and mentors so once you get into it, such events through the years, where it's been so Best, at the corner of No. 1 Road and Chatham Street, you don’t want to leave.” successful at least three different hunts are sched- with all proceeds going to the Richmond Food Bank. 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