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Positional Foot Deformity: Foot Turned Down and Inward [English] Permalink Public

This is a common foot condition in newborn babies. It usually happens when the baby does not have enough room in the womb to move its feet. When the baby is born, one or both of its feet might be pointing down and turning inwards. However, the foot is not fixed in this position. It can be gently moved into a normal position. This condition is also called Positional Club Foot or Positional Talipes Equinovarus. (English) Colour

Positional Foot Deformity: Foot Turned Upwards to the Shin [English] Permalink Public

This is a common foot condition in newborn babies. It usually happens when the baby does not have enough room in the womb to move its feet. When the baby is born, one or both of its feet is pushed up towards the shin and the front half of the foot is turned outwards. However, the foot is not fixed in this position. It can be gently moved into a normal position. (English) Colour

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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Activities to Help Your Baby Develop (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

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.

These activities and positions will help your baby develop. Spend at least 3 to 5 minutes with each activity. This gives your baby time to respond. If you baby begins to fuss, stop or change to a different activity. (English) Colour

Brachial Plexus Injury in Babies (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Information and exercises for babies with brachial plexus injury. The ‘brachial plexus’ is the name given to a group of five large nerves that connect from the spine to the shoulder, arm, and hand. Together, they give movement and feeling to the arm. (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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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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FReSH Start Toolkit: Fracture Recovery for Seniors at Home [English] Permalink Public

Hip facture recover guide for patients & families. (English)

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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