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Pressure Injuries Prevention and Treatment

… Pay special attention to bony areas such as the hips, elbows, knees, and heels. Also watch for pressure from … of wheelchairs, braces, or other places where you rest your elbows or other body parts. Medical equipment such as oxygen … Pay special attention to bony areas such as the hips, elbows, knees, and heels. Also watch for pressure from …

Rheumatoid Arthritis

… stiffness, and swelling in the joints of the hands, wrists, elbows, feet, ankles, knees, or neck . The disease usually … usually form over pressure points in the body such as the elbows, knuckles, spine, and lower leg bones. Rheumatoid … stiffness, and swelling in the joints of the hands, wrists, elbows, feet, ankles, knees, or neck . The disease usually …

Office Ergonomics

… back is helpful. Has adjustable armrests that allow your elbows to stay close to your sides. If you have arm rests, … Your keyboard should be at a height that allows your elbows to be bent about 90 degrees and close to your sides. … are slightly curved. Position the keyboard so that it is at elbow height. You may need to use a pillow under your elbows …

Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis Deciding About Total Joint Replacement

… walking aids. If a child's upper extremities (such as the elbow and shoulder) are affected by arthritis, it may be … walking aids. If a child's upper extremities (such as the elbow and shoulder) are affected by arthritis, it may be …

Caregiving Reducing Germs and Infection in the Home

… cover their mouths with a tissue or with the inside of the elbow when they cough or sneeze. Throw away used tissues and … cover their mouths with a tissue or with the inside of the elbow when they cough or sneeze. Throw away used tissues and …

Calluses and Corns

… as tools (gardening hoe or hammer) or sports equipment (tennis racquet), typically causes calluses on the hands. … as tools (gardening hoe or hammer) or sports equipment (tennis racquet), typically causes calluses on the hands. …

Hip Fracture Repair Hip Pinning

… you to avoid more strenuous activities, such as running or tennis, or those where a fall is possible, such as horseback … you to avoid more strenuous activities, such as running or tennis, or those where a fall is possible, such as horseback …

Dealing With Emergencies

… doing chest compressions: Straighten your arms, lock your elbows, and centre your shoulders directly over your hands. … doing chest compressions: Straighten your arm, lock your elbow, and centre your shoulders directly over your hand. … doing chest compressions: Straighten your arms, lock your elbows, and centre your shoulders directly over your hands. …

Gout

… the joints of the feet, ankles, knees, wrists, fingers, and elbows. Gout attacks can last a few days or many weeks … crystals. They may first appear as nodules on the hands, elbows, or ears. In rare cases, surgery may be done to … the joints of the feet, ankles, knees, wrists, fingers, and elbows. Gout attacks can last a few days or many weeks …

Keeping children and teenagers active

… and build confidence. For example, you could visit a local tennis court and hit the ball around. When there are no …