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… require specific gear, and learning about buying gear is your responsibility as you learn the sport or activity. Always use the safety gear recommended for your chosen activity, … Active Current as of: October 10, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - …
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… Treatment Overview Motivational therapy for bedwetting uses praise, encouragement, and rewards to help a child gain … and more dry nights. For best results, keep a record of your child's progress. And work with your child to design a … in Children Current as of: October 20, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Susan C. Kim MD - …
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… Depend or Poise). Some absorbent cloths can be washed and reused. Drip collectors that fit over the penis are also … the skin. Why It Is Done Absorbent products may be used if: Your incontinence is not a significant disruption in your … increases. Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - …
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… Overuse Injuries On this page: Overview Overview When you use one part of your body in the same way over and over again, it can cause … Active Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - …
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… of perceived exertion (RPE) can help you measure how hard your body is working when you exercise. To do this, you … and how hard it is to do the activity. An RPE is usually used as part of a cardiac rehab program. Your cardiac rehab … Rehabilitation Coronary Artery Disease: Exercising for a Healthy Heart Fitness: Getting and Staying Active …
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… the effort. It can help the person you're caring for stay healthy and feel clean. Clothes and bed linens become soiled … gloves, wipe off any stool with paper towels. Put the used paper towels in a plastic trash bag. Small amounts of … the warmest temperature recommended on the labels. Take off your gloves and wash your hands right away after you handle …
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… skin disease that affects people over the age of 30. It causes redness on your nose, cheeks, chin, and forehead. Some people get … Wisely Current as of: March 22, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Kathleen Romito MD - Family …
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… to do hand expression in the first three to four days after your baby is born is important. Hand expression of colostrum … essential, it helps you learn how to express, and you can use a few drops of colostrum to encourage your baby to feed. … by hand with a hand pump with an electric pump - often used to express milk for babies not able to feed well enough …
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… progress, you may be able to do some of the exercises on your own. If you are concerned about falling, always have … of you and a wall behind you. If you begin to fall, you may use them for support. Put your feet together and your arms … Exercises Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier MD - …
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… condition in which muscles are tight or stiff. For example, your hand may stay clenched in a fist or your knee may be … interfere with your ability to move, speak, or walk. What causes it? Spasticity usually occurs because of damage to the … (MS) Stroke Adaptation Date: 10/12/2023 Adapted By: HealthLink BC Adaptation Reviewed By: HealthLink BC …
