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Trauma: Important information for your recovery at home (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

A handbook for people recovering from multiple injuries. Covers general tips for recovery, what to watch for, and when to get help. Includes information on medications, bowel problems, blood clots, wound care, facial injuries, wired jaw, broken collarbone, broken ribs, pneumonia, collapsed lung, liver or spleen injury, sprains and strains, and cast care. (English) Colour

Minor ankle injuries (Child) [English] Permalink Public

This factsheet provides an overview about ankle sprains including signs, symptoms, treatment, and when to seek medical assistance. Audio available. (English)

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http://www.aboutkidshealth.ca/En/HealthAZ/Conditio...

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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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English (254629), Chinese - Traditional (254630)

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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English (254281), English (254281), Arabic (264720), Chinese - Simplified (264721), Chinese - Traditional (262178), Farsi (262181), Korean (262180), Punjabi (262179), Vietnamese (264722)

Men and Osteoporosis [English] Permalink Public

This two-page fact sheet from Osteoporosis Canada focuses on men and osteoporosis. Includes information on risk factors for fracture, secondary causes of bone loss and treatment. Also presents a story of a man living with osteoporosis. (English)

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https://osteoporosis.ca/wp-content/uploads/OC.Oste...

Osteoporosis and Nutrition [English] Permalink Public

This six-page fact sheet from Osteoporosis Canada focuses on the importance of nutrition in maintaining and building healthy and strong bones. (English)

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https://osteoporosis.ca/wp-content/uploads/OC.Oste...

Living Safely with Bone Metasteses [English] Permalink Public

This is an education tool for patients and it covers how to move safely and exercise with mets and also covers safely and prevention of falls. this is the first education booklet in Canada to specifically target this information for patients with bone mets (English)

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https://www.muhcpatienteducation.ca/DATA/GUIDE/790...

Safe Use of a Mechanical Lift in Your Home [English] Permalink Public

Brochure for clients that provides information safe use of a mechanical lift in your home. (English) Colour

Arm and Hand: Strengthening and Fine Motor Exercises [English] Permalink Public

Someone from a specific health profession or program usually gives this resource to the person who needs it and reviews it with them. Before using this information, please review it with someone from that profession or program.

This factsheet is part of a combined booklet describing exercises and activities to help strengthen and improve movement of your arms and hands. (English) Colour

This factsheet is part of Arm and Hand Exercises (264271).

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English (264577), Punjabi (268001)

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