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Functional Electrical Stimulation [English] Permalink Public

Functional electrical stimulation (FES) is a treatment that helps paralyzed or partly paralyzed muscles to move again. A therapist (physiotherapist or occupational therapist) should always oversee this treatment. Includes guidelines for buying a device. (English) Colour

Keep Your Move in the Tube [English] Permalink Public

Keep Your Move in the Tube is a way to move that helps you protect your breastbone (sternum) while it heals. It helps you move safely as you build up strength and recover from chest surgery. (English) Colour

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Vitamin D and Your Health [English] Permalink Public

What you need to know about Vitamin D and your health. Information on why you may need vitamin D, where you can get it from and what forms it can be taken in: liquid, chewable or pill. Also indicates best food sources with vitamin D. (English)

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Getting Ready for Hip or Knee Replacement Checklist (Burnaby Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

A quick reference checklist to help you prepare for your hip or knee replacement surgery at Burnaby Hospital. (English) Colour

Get Up, Get Dressed, Get Moving - Postcard (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

We are committed to help you remain as active and independent as possible while you are in the hospital. Staying active improves breathing, appetite, sleep, and mood. Staying active reduces the chances of weakness, fatigue, dizziness, confusion, falls, and bed sores. Sit up as much as possible, change into clothes during the day, and take time each day to do some gentle exercise. (We thank Cardiff and Vale University Health Board for kindly agreeing to let us use their posters.) (English) Colour

Hip or Knee Osteoarthritis? Here is what you can do! [English] Permalink Public

Strategies to cope with hip and knee osteoarthritis through education, pain management, healthy eating and exercise, self-care, and seeking support services. (English)

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Broken Collarbone (Fractured Clavicle) [Chinese - Traditional] Permalink Public

You have a broken collarbone (fractured clavicle). The collarbone connects your breastbone to your shoulder blade. Together, these bones hold your arms in place. (Chinese - Traditional) Colour

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Broken Collarbone (Fractured Clavicle) [Punjabi] Permalink Public

You have a broken collarbone (fractured clavicle). The collarbone connects your breastbone to your shoulder blade. Together, these bones hold your arms in place. (Punjabi) Black & White

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Headaches [Chinese - Traditional] Permalink Public

Headaches are one of the most common complaints in both children and adults. Most headaches are temporary. They are caused by tension of the muscles of the face, neck and scalp. (Chinese - Traditional) Colour

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Headaches [Punjabi] Permalink Public

Headaches are one of the most common complaints in both children and adults. Most headaches are temporary. They are caused by tension of the muscles of the face, neck and scalp. (Punjabi) Colour

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