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Air Walker Boot (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

You have been given a special kind of cast called an air walker boot. Like a regular cast, the boot protects your injured leg from further injury so it can heal faster. How long you need to wear the boot depends on your injury. (English) Colour

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Crutches - Fact Sheet (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Instructions for using crutches safely and easily. Includes how to fit the crutches properly, different types of weight bearing, safety tips, standing balance, standing from sitting, sitting from standing, walking, using stairs, and getting into a car. (English) Colour

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Crutches How To Use them Easily and Safely- Booklet (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Instructions for using crutches safely and easily. Includes how to fit the crutches properly, different types of weight bearing, safety tips, standing balance, standing from sitting, sitting from standing, walking, using stairs, and getting into a car. (English) Colour

Exercise Prescription for a Healthy Lifestyle [English] Permalink Public

This booklet contains information on the benefits of regular exercise, the importance of warm-up, and includes a variety of exercises. (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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Substance Use: Overdose Survival Guide [English] Permalink Public

This pamphlet provides information on tips to save a life in the event of overdose. (English) Colour

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Products to help reduce falls and injuries (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Information about some of products that can help reduce the changes of falls and injuries, such as bed or chair exit alarms, non-slip socks, hip protectors, head protectors, and falls mats. (English) Colour

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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