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Jewett Brace (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Under Revision

Someone from a specific health profession or program usually gives this resource to the person who needs it and reviews it with them. Before using this information, please review it with someone from that profession or program.

A Jewett brace is used to keep your back in the right position while it is healing (it prevents you from bending forward). This fact sheet provides information on how to use this supportive device. (English) Colour

SOMI/CTO Brace (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Under Revision

Someone from a specific health profession or program usually gives this resource to the person who needs it and reviews it with them. Before using this information, please review it with someone from that profession or program.

A SOMI or CTO brace is used to hold your neck in line with your spine while it is healing (it prevents you from bending and twisting your neck). This fact sheet provides information on how to use this supportive device. (English) Colour

Crutches How To Use them Easily and Safely- Booklet (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Instructions for using crutches safely and easily. Includes how to fit the crutches properly, different types of weight bearing, safety tips, standing balance, standing from sitting, sitting from standing, walking, using stairs, and getting into a car. (English) Colour

Acquired Brain Injury Services (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

If you live at home with an acquired brain injury, we can provide community support services. Services are based on your needs. We help you stay as independent as possible in the community. If you can no longer be supported at home, we can support you with housing resources. (English) Colour

Welcome to the General Rehabilitation Unit (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Patient Information about the General Rehabilitation Unit, including what to expect when you arrive, personal items to bring with you, education and therapies provided, how you can be involved in your care, who the members of the health care team are, how you can involved family and friends in your care, visitor information, and a going home checklist. (English) Colour

Arm Sling (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Patients with elbow / wrist / shoulder injuries are often given a sling to support their arm while walking. Although these slings are not complicated they are often applied incorrectly, even by hospital staff, and patient's (and their families) need an easy to read, pictoral guide to proper use at home. (English) Colour

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Exercise Guide for Hip Replacement Surgery [English] Permalink Public

You are about to have hip replacement surgery. People who prepare for surgery and take an active role in their care can recover in less time and with less pain. This guide has general information along with tips and goals for exercising before and after surgery. (English)

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https://vch.eduhealth.ca/media/VCH/FB/FB.863.Ex37....

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Household Equipment (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

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Provided by Occupational Therapy: After an injury or illness it might be difficult to do your regular everyday activities. There are pieces of equipment that can help you to do these everyday activities. (English) Colour

Exercise Guide for Knee Replacement Surgery [English] Permalink Public

You are about to have knee replacement surgery. Patients who prepare for surgery and take part in their care can recover in less time and with less pain. This guide has general information along with tips and goals for exercising before and after surgery. (English)

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https://vch.eduhealth.ca/en/viewer?file=%2fmedia%2...

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Exercises for Chronic Widespread Pain (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

If you have chronic pain and stay active, you may have less pain, you may have found it difficult to increase your activity in the past, we want to help you get started. (English) Colour