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Using Crutches

May 25, 2018 Laissez un Commentaire

If you break a bone in your leg or foot, have a procedure on your knee or lower leg, or suffer a stroke, your doctor may recommend that you use a walking aid while you are healing or recovering. Using crutches can take the pressure off and provide temporary pain relief while the joints recover from injury. When you are first learning to use your crutches, you may wish to have a friend or family member nearby to help steady you and give you support. In the beginning, everything you do may seem more difficult. With just a few […]

Crutches

It’s Time To Take Bath Time Seriously

April 24, 2018 Laissez un Commentaire

Don’t you just love taking a long, luxurious warm bath or shower? For most of us, this is a treat that we thoroughly enjoy. Of course, bathing or showering is important for good hygiene as well. But possibly as we get older, the bathtub can sometimes be a place we don’t really look forward to visiting because the thought of slipping and falling is a scary one. It’s always a good idea to exercise caution when getting in and out of the bathtub, but we’ve also put together this list of things you can do to keep you and your […]

Bathroom Aid & Safety

Treating Arthritis Pain

April 15, 2018 Laissez un Commentaire

Physical therapies, assistive and electric devices and mobility aids can help you to break your pain chain. Physical Therapy A physical therapist can help you improve mobility, restore the use of affected joints, increase muscle strength to support joints, reduce pain, and maintain flexibility and your ability to perform daily activities. A successful outcome depends on you learning specific exercises from a physical therapist and practicing them at home. Improvement is gradual, so ongoing practice is essential. Occupational Therapy Occupational therapists are specialists who help people participate in the things they want and need to do. They can help you adapt your environment […]

Walkers