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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

Aspen Collar (Burnaby 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.

An Aspen collar is used to keep your neck in the right position while it is healing and also supports your neck muscles. This fact sheet provides information on how to use this supportive device. (English) Colour

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

Clubfoot Exercises (Surrey Memorial Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

Clubfoot is a common birth defect involving a deformity of one foot or both. The affected foot appears rotated internally at the ankle. This factsheet graphically demonstrates how this condition is treated. (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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Congenital Muscular Torticollis - Left [English] Permalink Public

This factsheet provides an overview of congenital muscular torticollis including treatment. (English)

URL:

http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1079...

Congenital Muscular Torticollis - Right [English] Permalink Public

This factsheet provides an overview of congenital muscular torticollis including treatment. (English)

URL:

http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1079...

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)

URL:

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

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