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Pelvic Muscle Exercises for Men (Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre) [English] Permalink Public

Your pelvic muscles may get weaker as you get older. Weaker muscles make it harder to control your bladder and bowels. This pamphlet provides some suggestions on how to strengthen this muscle group. (English) Colour

Pelvic Muscle Exercises for Women (Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre) [English] Permalink Public

Your pelvic muscles may get weaker after you have a baby or as you get older. Weaker muscles make it harder to control your bladder and bowels. This pamphlet provides some suggestions on how to strengthen this muscle group. (English) Colour

Feeding Team (Surrey Memorial Hospital) [English] Permalink Under Revision

A feeding team is an interdisciplinary team consisting of Speech-Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, and Registered Dieticians. It provides both inpatient and outpatient services to infants and children with feeding and swallowing concerns. This pamphlet includes information on the type of specialized care available, who the team supports, and some causes of feeding and swallowing disorders. (English) Colour

Oral Hypersensitivity Food Aversion (Surrey Memorial Hospital) [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.

This refers to a child's stronger than normal responses to touch, taste and/or temperature in the mouth or around the face. This factsheet discusses the causes of oral hypersensitivity or food aversion, desensitization strategies, and how to integrate an improved eating program into daily routines. (English) Black & White

Active Cycle of Breathing Technique (Ridge Meadows Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

This breathing technique is used for clearing respiratory secretions in patients with breathing difficulties. Using this cycle instead of coughing alone is a good way to improve ventilation. (English) Colour

Knee Joint Replacement Management - Outpatient Stage (Langley Memorial Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

A factsheet on what you need to know regarding recovery from knee replacement surgery (TKR). This contains recommended exercises for the late stages of rehabilitation. (English) Black & White

Maintaining Good Posture (Peace Arch Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

A fact sheet for osteoporosis patients explaining the difference between proper posture and poor posture. Tips are also provided for sitting, standing, and sleeping postures. (English) Colour

Using a Cane [English] Permalink Public

This pamphlet provides complete instructions on the use of a cane. This includes determining the correct height of a cane, going up and down stairs, and safety tips. (English) Colour

Physiotherapy after Thoracic Surgery (Surrey Memorial Hospital, Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre) [English] Permalink Public

This resource describes the course of physiotherapy required following thoracic surgery. The information includes what to expect during your hospital stay and after you go home, breathing and arm exercises, and the importance of correct posture. (English) Colour

Aboriginal Health Services - East (Chilliwack, Hope, Mission, Abbotsford, Agassiz) [English] Permalink Public

This pamphlet provides information on the partnership that Fraser Health has with the Inuit, Metis, and First Nations peoples to meet primary health care and wellness needs. Included in this pamphlet are guiding principles, strategic priorities, and details on the Aboriginal Health Team and health improvement committees. (English) Colour