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Get Up & Go (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Get Up & Go! is a version of BC Womens Osteofit program. Get Up & Go! program offers an appropriate entry level exercise program for seniors with balance and mobility impairments who would otherwise be unable to attend a community based exercise class. (English) Colour

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What You Can Do To Prevent Falls [English] Permalink Public

This factsheet outlines four things you can do to prevent falls. These include starting an exercise program, having a health care professional review your medicines, having your vision checked, and making your home safer. (English) Colour

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Shoulder Arthroscopy (Langley Memorial Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

Shoulder Arthroscopy is a type of surgery that uses a small telescope inserted through a small incision to examine or repair the tissues inside or around your shoulder joint. This brochure provides information on home care and permitted activities following this type of surgery. (English) Colour

Knee Arthroscopy (Langley Memorial Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

Knee arthroscopy is a type of surgery that uses a small telescope inserted through a small incision to examine or repair the tissues inside or around your knee joint. This brochure provides information on home care and permitted activities following this type of surgery. (English) Colour

Aspen Collar (Burnaby Hospital) [English] Permalink Under Revision

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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

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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

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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

Chest Pain - Non-Cardiac (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Pain in your chest can be scary but is does not always mean you are having a heart attack. We have done some tests and determined your chest pain is not coming from your heart. (English) Colour

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Neck Pain and Strain (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

This factsheet provides an overview about neck pain and strain including treatment options. (English) Colour

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