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MARJORIE POTTER, R.N.

PHYSICAL THERAPY DEPARTMENT

The aim of the Physical Therapy Department is to meet the specific needs of the orthopedic cases and to improve the posture and general physical condition of the pupils. This is accomplished through corrective exercises, ultra-violet treatments, infra-red treatments, and massages. Forty-one pupils had regularly scheduled corrective exercise periods throughout the year. All the pupils received two ultra-violet treatments a week during the year. One of the Harvard students gave the ultra-violet treatments to the Upper School boys. In the fall Dr. Frank R. Ober, Orthopedic Surgeon, examined 122 pupils. During the year thirty-seven Orthopedic Clinic appointments were made at the Massachusetts General Hospital. Six pupils received arch supports this year. One pupil was fitted to an orthopedic brace.

Summary of year's work:

SHIRLIE L. SMITH, R.P.T.T.

DENTIST'S REPORT, UPPER SCHOOL

The following is the report of dental operations performed for the pupils of the Upper School for the year 1945-1946:

Thorough prophylactic treatments of the Upper School were done by Forsyth Dental Infirmary. GEORGE E. CROWELL, D.M.D. DENTIST'S REPORT, LOWER SCHOOL

During the school year ending June 1946, the following dental work was performed for the pupils attending the Kindergarten for the Blind

This year we had the assistance of a dental hygienist in connection with a research investigation in regard to the arrest of dental caries by the use of fluorine. Dr. Basil G. Bibby, Dean of Tufts College Dental School, is conducting the research and furnished the hygienist. The investigation has not progressed far enough at this time to make a definite report, but we are expecting some interesting results.

REINHOLD RUELBERG, D.M.D.

WORKSHOP FOR ADULTS

WE RECEIVED more than the usual number of mattresses and pillows for renovation and our workers were paid more wages than in any previous year. The problem of obtaining ticking for mattress coverings was our principal worry. We managed to supply all our customers but sometimes we wondered when and where we would get ticking. Fortunately, one very good friend, the president of the Rose-Derry Company, one of the largest mattress manufacturers in this country, came to our rescue and let us have a bale of ticking; he also interested a number of other mattress companies, six in all, who each sold us a considerable quantity of ticking at cost, over 3,600 yards, which enabled us to carry on. This was a most friendly gesture on the part of these companies and our workers were very grateful for their timely aid.

The demand for slates, games and other articles made by the Howe Memorial Press continued unabated the entire year. More printed pages were turned out than usual, the largest item being for 2,000 Braille Calendars for the John Milton Society. The following is a summary of the work done and wages paid in the Workshop Department during the fiscal years 1945 and 1946:

FRANK C. BRYAN

HOWE MEMORIAL PRESS

WORK ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDING AUGUST 31, 1946

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