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… dressed is often difficult for people after a stroke. Your stroke rehab team can suggest things that can help you. … put on if it has features such as: Velcro closures. Elastic waistbands and shoelaces. Snaps and grippers. Lay out your clothes in the order that you will put them on. Place …
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… ________ Date and time of day: ________ Symptoms What were your symptoms? How long did the heartburn last? Do you have … or stomach pain? Does pain radiate to another part of your body? Impact of symptoms Were you unable to sleep? Were you unable to go to work? Were you unable to perform your normal activities? Possible triggers of symptoms Are …
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… surfaces. Avoid prolonged kneeling. Strengthen and stretch your leg muscles. Pay special attention to your front and back thigh muscles (quadriceps and … shoes with cleats when playing contact sports. Cleats help your performance in some sports by keeping your feet from …
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… hemorrhoids, or kidney disease. It is important to discuss your physical condition and medical history with your doctor or physiotherapist before trying hydrotherapy. Always tell your doctor if you are using an alternative therapy or if …
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… an injury by following these safety tips. Don't allow your child to play near the garage or driveway or around cars. Make a habit of checking under and behind your car before you drive. Closely supervise children while … than age 10 play near or cross the street alone. Show your child what behaviour you expect. Teach your child to …
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… to be evaluated by a health professional soon after your symptoms start. Symptoms of an STI include: A change in … not mean that the STI has gone away . It will be harder for your health professional to diagnose your STI after the symptoms have changed. A delay in being …
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… are more likely to have osteoporosis if you did not reach your ideal bone thickness ( bone density ) during your childhood and teenage years. In women, bone loss … are at lower risk for osteoporosis than older women. But your risk increases if you: Have already gone through …
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… topics can help you learn what to do about problems with your mouth and teeth, and they can give you tips on … My Wisdom Teeth Removed? Dental Care: Brushing and Flossing Your Teeth . Health Topics Medical Tests Make a Wise … Appliance Cleft Lip Cleft Palate Cleft Palate: Feeding Your Baby Cold Sores Dental Anxiety Dental Care During …
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… nearsighted. The eye examination includes questions about your eyesight and a physical examination of your eyes. Ophthalmoscopy, slit lamp examinations, and other … result. If glasses or contact lenses are inconvenient for your work or lifestyle, surgery may be a good choice. But …
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… need depends on which vaccine you get. It also depends on your age and health. Most people also need "booster" doses … them stay protected. You are considered to be up to date on your COVID-19 vaccines when you've received all the … many cases of COVID-19. But if you do still catch COVID-19, your symptoms will probably be less severe than if you …
