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… women in 100 will become pregnant in the first year of use. footnote 1 This is mostly caused by not using the condom … are as effective as male condoms in preventing STIs. footnote 2 How do you use a female condom? The female condom … position to insert the condom. Some women stand with one foot on a chair. Other women sit on the edge of a chair or …
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… your hands/feet to develop a skin reaction called hand-foot syndrome (palmar-plantar erythrodysesthesia). Notify … Wear loose clothing. Depending on how severe your hand-foot syndrome is, your doctor may give you something to … your hands/feet to develop a skin reaction called hand-foot syndrome (palmar-plantar erythrodysesthesia). Notify …
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… Falls: Exercises for Strength and Balance Preventing Foot Problems: Training Techniques Progressive Muscle … Falls: Exercises for Strength and Balance Preventing Foot Problems: Training Techniques Progressive Muscle …
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… Depression in Children and Teens Diabetes: Amputation for Foot Problems Diabetic Atypical Neuropathies Diabetic … Child How Adolescent Thinking Develops How Diabetes Causes Foot Problems Huntington Disease Genetic Test Hyperbaric … Depression in Children and Teens Diabetes: Amputation for Foot Problems Diabetic Atypical Neuropathies Diabetic …
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… of an abnormal bone in complex bone structures such as the foot or spine. Follow-up evaluation then may be done with a … of an abnormal bone in complex bone structures such as the foot or spine. Follow-up evaluation then may be done with a …
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… before. The baby is in the frank, complete breech, or footling breech position. Version is usually not done when: … But larger studies are needed to fully assess the risk. footnote 1 In some cases, a doctor will choose not to try a … Turning a breech baby has an average success rate of 58%. footnote 1 It's most likely to succeed when: footnote 2 The …
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… and transportation Behavioural factors: Inappropriate footwear or clothing Climbing ladders or using a chair in … occupational therapist or pharmacy Wear weather-appropriate footwear with good support, soles which have non-slip treads and are not so thick that you can’t ‘feel’ how your foot is positioned For more tips and resources, ask your …
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… "neighbourhood" time. Include group activities like touch football, basketball, or hide-and-seek. Let your child try … disease of the knee, and plantar fasciitis of the foot. The following can help your child avoid these … in a variety of activities and avoid early specialization. footnote 1 And if your child tries different sports, then he …
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… down, sitting with your knees apart or standing with one foot raised on a stool Squeeze the small ring between the …
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… are many reasons older people fall. They may lose their footing when stepping off a street curb. Or they may fall … shoes that fit well and give your feet good support. Use footwear with non-skid soles. Check the heels and soles of … are many reasons older people fall. They may lose their footing when stepping off a street curb. Or they may fall …
