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Functional Electrical Stimulation [English] Permalink Public

Functional electrical stimulation (FES) is a treatment that helps paralyzed or partly paralyzed muscles to move again. A therapist (physiotherapist or occupational therapist) should always oversee this treatment. Includes guidelines for buying a device. (English) Colour

Vestibular Rehabilitation Clinics [English] Permalink Public

This pamphlet has a list of clinics that can help people with dizziness and balance problems. It also explains how different types of healthcare professionals can help, and where to find more information. (English) Colour

Managing Lymphedema in Your Arm or Leg [English] Permalink Public

Information on how to manage lymphedema and what causes it. (English)

URL:

http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/managing-symptoms-site/D...

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English, Chinese - Traditional, Punjabi

To my healthcare providers: I had a total laryngectomy with a voice prosthesis [English] Permalink Public

Share this information with your healthcare providers. It tells them about your total laryngectomy surgery with a voice prosthesis and your care needs. Also, it tells them about changes to your airway and to how you speak. The information in this factsheet helps your healthcare providers keep you safe. (English) Colour

To my healthcare providers: I had a total laryngectomy without a voice prosthesis [English] Permalink Public

Share this information with your healthcare providers. It tells them about your total laryngectomy surgery without a voice prosthesis and your care needs. Also, it tells them about changes to your airway and to how you communicate. The information in this factsheet helps your healthcare providers keep you safe. (English) Colour

Hip or Knee Osteoarthritis? Here is what you can do! [English] Permalink Public

Strategies to cope with hip and knee osteoarthritis through education, pain management, healthy eating and exercise, self-care, and seeking support services. (English)

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https://vch.eduhealth.ca/en/viewer?file=%2fmedia%2...

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English, Chinese - Simplified, Chinese - Traditional, Farsi, Punjabi, Tagalog

Changes in Cognition After a Stroke [English] Permalink Public

This pamphlet explains the possible changes in your thinking or cognitive function after a stroke. It includes what can happen to your awareness, attention span, processing of what you hear and see, memory, and problem-solving. (English) Colour

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English (268300), Punjabi (268494)

Alternatives to Driving (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

List of alternative driving options. (English) Colour

Arm Sling (Fraser Health) [Punjabi] 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. (Punjabi) Colour

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English (264211), Chinese - Simplified (266689), Chinese - Traditional (264213), Italian (264214), Punjabi (264212)

Arm Sling (Fraser Health) [Chinese - Traditional] 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. (Chinese - Traditional) Colour

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English (264211), Chinese - Simplified (266689), Chinese - Traditional (264213), Italian (264214), Punjabi (264212)