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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

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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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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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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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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https://vch.eduhealth.ca/PDFs/FB/FB.130.B393.pdf

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Sprains, Strains, and Tendonitis [English] Permalink Public

Sprains and strains happen when muscles or ligaments are stretched or torn. Tendonitis is an inflammation of a tendon. Together, they are called ‘soft tissue’ injuries. (English) Colour

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Options for Medical Equipment and Mobility Devices (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

If you are getting ready to go home from hospital and having problems moving around, we might have one of our Occupational Therapists or Physiotherapists see you. They check if you need any medical equipment or devices so you can safely move about and do everyday activities at home. (English) Colour