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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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Seniors' Falls Can Be Prevented factsheet [English] Permalink Public

HealthLinkBC Health File overview about preventing seniors falls use including risks, what I can do to lower my risk of falling at home and away from home. Number 78. (English)

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https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/sites/default/files/do...

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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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Fracture Liaison Service [English] Permalink Public

A brochure that will be given to patients to provide information on what the Fracture Liaison Service is trying to accomplish. (English) Colour

Before, During and After Hip and Knee Replacement Surgery – A Patient’s Guide [English] Permalink Public

This booklet describes what you can do before, during and after hip and knee replacement surgery including overview about hip and knee replacement, pain control, what to expect while you are in the hospital, caring for yourself at home, and available resources. (English)

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https://vch.eduhealth.ca/PDFs/FB/FB.130.B393.pdf

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Safe Use of a Mechanical Lift in Your Home [English] Permalink Public

Brochure for clients that provides information safe use of a mechanical lift in your home. (English) Colour

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

Lifestyles: Posture and Your Back (Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre) [English] Permalink Public

This sheet provides information on posture and how to move or lift an object. Provided at the Pain Management Clinic. (English) Colour

Sprains, Strains, and Tendonitis [English] Permalink Public

Sprains and strains happen when muscles or ligaments are stretched or torn. Tendonitis is an inflammation of a tendon. Together, they are called ‘soft tissue’ injuries. (English) Colour

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Options for Medical Equipment and Mobility Devices (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

If you are getting ready to go home from hospital and having problems moving around, we might have one of our Occupational Therapists or Physiotherapists see you. They check if you need any medical equipment or devices so you can safely move about and do everyday activities at home. (English) Colour