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… Caregiving: Using a Bedside Commode (Toilet) On this page: Overview … tip the commode when sitting down. It's best to sit while using the commode. After the person is done using the commode: Help them wipe if needed, and use gloves. …
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Using Low-Vision Aids at Home On this page: Overview … in halls or stairs. Medicines For taking medicine, try using: Large-print labels, colour coding, or raised marking … lighting at desk. Computers Vision aids for reading and using the computer include: Magnifiers. Closed-captioned …
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… Calluses and Corns: Using Pumice Stones On this page: Overview Related … 2 to 3 minutes. This will remove dead skin. Be careful when using a pumice stone. If you take off too much skin and go … 2 to 3 minutes. This will remove dead skin. Be careful when using a pumice stone. If you take off too much skin and go …
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… Diabetes: Using Canada's Food Guide Actionset Overview Using Canada's Food Guide is a simple way to plan meals and … . Learn how we develop our content . … Actionset Overview Using Canada's Food Guide is a simple way to plan meals and …
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… Sprained Ankle: Using a Compression Wrap Actionset Overview Ankle sprains … Blahd Jr. MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine … Sprained Ankle Using a Compression Wrap …
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… Chronic Pain: Using Healthy Thinking Actionset Overview Living with pain … Here are a few types of unhelpful thoughts to look for: Focusing on the negative: This is sometimes called filtering. … much pain today, but I know that won't last for long." Focusing on negative "Sure, not all days will be pain-free. But …
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… Low Back Pain: Exercises to Reduce Pain Actionset Overview Low back pain is … have acute pain, you may be ready for gentle strengthening exercises for your stomach, back, and legs, and perhaps for … Hayden JA, et al. (2005). Systematic review: Strategies for using exercise therapy to improve outcomes in chronic low …
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… Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis: Stretching and Strengthening Exercises On this page: Overview Overview Stretching and strengthening exercises can help a child who has juvenile idiopathic … how much exercise is appropriate for each child. Stretching exercises are those in which the joints are moved through …
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… ACL Injury: Exercises to Do Before Treatment Actionset Overview After an … you choose to have surgery for your ACL injury or not. Exercises to regain muscle strength and knee motion should … eventually develop osteoarthritis in the knee. If you do exercises to strengthen your thigh muscles (quadriceps and …
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… Weight-Bearing Exercises to Maintain Healthy Bones On this page: Overview Overview Doing weight-bearing exercises throughout your life can help you prevent … Some is resistance, such as lifting weights. Starting these exercises at any age will help prevent bone loss. It's best …