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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

Get Moving to Get Better: Move to Improve [English] Permalink Public

We know that people who stay lying in bed while in the hospital are more likely to get infections (such as lung and bladder infections) and blood clots. Movement will keep you strong and get you home sooner. This pamphlet gives you reasons for why it is important to get moving and ways to move while in the hospital. In some of our hospitals, we call this our ‘Move to Improve’ program. (English) Colour

Treating Hip Dysplasia with a Hip Abduction Brace (Royal Columbian Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

Describes developmental dysplasia of the hip, how it is found, and how it is treated. Includes step by step instructions for putting the Hip Abduction Brace on your baby and how to care for your baby with this brace. (English) Colour

Treating Hip Dysplasia with the Pavlik Harness (Royal Columbian Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

Describes developmental dysplasia of the hip, how it is found, and how it is treated. Includes step by step instructions for putting the Pavlik Harness on your baby and how to care for your baby with a Pavlik Harness. (English) Black & White

Breech Babies and Hip Joints (Royal Columbian Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

Babies in a breech position are more likely to have loose fitting hip joints. This describes what happens once your baby is born should they be in a breech position. (English) Colour

Hip Dysplasia Clinic - About your baby's appointment (Royal Columbian Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

Explains why you have an appointment with the Hip Dysplasia Clinic, how this condition is treated, where to go for the appointment, and what happens at the Clinic. (English) Colour

Early Motor Screening Program [English] Permalink Public

The Early Motor Screening program is a provincial selective screening program that aims to identify babies who may develop motor conditions. This factsheet shares information about the Early Motor Screening Program at Sunny Hill Health Centre. (English) Colour