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Jane Madders
Jane Madders (; c. 1909–1990) was a British physiotherapist, health educator and author known for her expertise in relaxation techniques. After receiving training in physical relaxation during the late 1920s, Madders developed an interest in using her skills to assist pregnant women; she taught relaxation skills at antenatal classes and midwife courses, and published a book of exercises for women in 1955. Madders organized a "family club" for mothers and children in the early 1950s, which helped mothers learn parenthood skills through group discussions and lectures while their children played; it was considered to be the first formal children's play group in the United Kingdom. During the 1960s, Madders was senior lecturer for a college course in "Health Education and Personal Relationships" that was unique for its time in Britain. She taught relaxation techniques at a migraine clinic and conducted research into the effectiveness of relaxation training in helping migraine patie ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chelsea College Of Physical Education
Chelsea or Chelsey may refer to: Places Australia * Chelsea, Victoria, a suburb **Chelsea railway station, Melbourne Canada * Chelsea, Nova Scotia, a community * Chelsea, Quebec, a municipality United Kingdom * Chelsea, London, an area of London, bounded to the south by the River Thames ** Chelsea (UK Parliament constituency), a former parliamentary constituency at Westminster until the 1997 redistribution ** Chelsea (London County Council constituency), 1949–1965 ** King's Road Chelsea railway station, a proposed railway station ** Chelsea Bridge, a bridge across the Thames ** Metropolitan Borough of Chelsea, a former borough in London United States * Chelsea, Alabama, a city * Chelsea (Delaware City, Delaware), a historic house * Chelsea, Georgia, an unincorporated community * Chelsea, Indiana, an unincorporated community * Chelsea, Iowa, in Tama County * Chelsea, Maine, a town * Chelsea, Massachusetts, a city ** Bellingham Square station, which includes a commuter rail ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |