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… Stroke: Preventing Injury in Affected Limbs On this page: Overview … pain and discomfort in and around the swollen tissues. Preventing injuries In stroke rehab, you can learn how to prevent injury on your affected side. Your stroke rehab team …
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… Preventing Foot Problems: Training Techniques On this page: Overview Overview You can help prevent foot injuries and problems. Avoid going barefoot. Wearing shoes can help prevent punctures and other injuries to your feet. Wear good …
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… Preventing sexually transmitted infections (STIs) Last … hepatitis A and B, and human papillomavirus (HPV), can be prevented with vaccines. Talk to your health care provider … about how to get these vaccinations. How do I talk about prevention? Talk to your partner(s) about preventing STIs …
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… Preventing injuries from physical activity Last updated … actively, there’s always a chance of injury. But injury prevention involves just a few simple steps so that your child can enjoy physical activity safely. Injury prevention for children To keep children safe during …
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… Headache Prevention: Posture and Body Mechanics On this page: … Overview Good posture and good body mechanics can help prevent tension in your neck, shoulders, and upper back … maintaining good posture during daily activities may help prevent headaches. Use good body mechanics all the time, not …
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… Preventing Tooth Decay in Young Children On this page: … away the outer protective layer (enamel) of a tooth. Help prevent tooth decay in young children by adopting these … Also, don't "clean" your baby's pacifier with your mouth. Prevent prolonged contact with sugars in formula and breast …
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… Preventing Breath-Holding Spells in Children On this page: … Overview Parents may be able to prevent some spells by seeing that their child gets plenty … that causes breath-holding spells If you have succeeded in preventing some of your child's breath-holding spells, …
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… Preventing abuse and neglect of older adults Last updated … 14, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 93a Elder Abuse Prevention Series Download PDF Document English Document … guidance about your concern. How can abuse and neglect be prevented? There is no law in British Columbia that requires …
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… Caregiving: Preventing Rashes in the Groin Area On this page: Overview … Overview The groin area needs careful cleaning to prevent rashes and infections. Rashes are most likely to … the knees, and between the toes. Daily cleaning can help prevent these problems. If you are helping someone with …
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… Wrist Tendon Injury: Preventing Pain On this page: Overview … Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedic Trauma … Wrist Tendon Injury Preventing Pain …
