Greetings to all.
This is the start of a new year and hopefully everyone gets energized and turns on the Turner spirit. The NHPE Committee will be meeting May 14-16, 2010 in Milwaukee for our spring meeting. If anyone has concerns or suggestions please forward them to your District Representative so he/she can present them at the meeting.

We are still looking for a Society or District to host the 2011 National Festival. The NHPE Committee members and I will assist the host Society in preparing for the event. And we also attend the Festival to help wherever needed. Our Festival Rulebook has been revised and is a helpful tool in preparing for the Festival. It is a fun and rewarding experience to host a National Festival. Don’t be shy, give me a call or send me an e-mail if you are interested or have any questions.
Future dates to remember:

• National Jr. Gymnastic Championship, possibly being hosted by Aurora Turners on June 12, 2010.
• National Softball Championship, July 3-5, 2010, hosted by Cincinnati Central Turners
• National Golf Tournament,
• July 7-9, 2010, hosted by Ft. Wayne Turners
• National Volleyball Championship, July 23-25, 2010, hosted by Akron

Turners, in conjunction with their 125th anniversary celebration
If you have any questions or are looking for registration information regarding any of the National Championships, please contact the host Society.

Stay healthy, happy and active in your local Turner Society.
Michelle Lesperance, NHPEC Chairperson

TREATMENT FOR A SPRAIN:
A sprain is an injury to a ligament caused by excessive stretching. The ligament can have tears in it, or it can be completely torn. Sprained ligaments swell rapidly and are painful. Generally, the greater the pain, the more severe the injury. For most minor sprains you can probably treat the injury yourself.
Remember the following instructions: P.R.I.C.E. 

1. PROTECT the injured limb from further injury by not using the joint. You can do this using anything from splints to crutches. 
2. REST the injured limb. But do not avoid all activity. Even with an ankle sprain, you can usually still exercise other muscles to prevent de-conditioning. 
3. ICE the area. Use a cold pack, a slush bath or a compression sleeve filled with cold water to help limit swelling after an injury. Try to apply ice as soon as possible after the injury. If you use ice, be careful not to use it for too long, as this could cause tissue damage. 
4. COMPRESS the area with an elastic wrap or bandage. Compressive wraps or sleeves made from elastic or neoprene are best. 
5. ELEVATE the injured limb whenever possible to help prevent or limit swelling.

After the first two days, gently begin using the injured area. You should feel a gradual, progressive improvement.
Get emergency medical assistance if: 

1. You heard a popping sound when your joint was injured, you can’t use the joint or you feel unstable when you try to bear weight on the joint. This may mean the ligament was completely torn. On the way to the doctor apply a cold pack. 
2. You have a fever higher than 100 F and the area is red and hot. 
3. You are not improving after the first two or three days.

The above information was obtained from MayoClinic.com.