During cardiac surgery, your surgeon will break your middle breastbone (called the sternum) to access your heart. This pamphlet gives precautions to follow to lower the stress put on your sternum and give you the best chance to have it heal properly.
Physiotherapy exercises for the hip and knee are given.
A concussion is a traumatic brain injury (TBI). This pamphlet includes information on how long symptoms last, symptoms to watch for, and what to expect the first few weeks. An in-depth list of common symptoms and how to deal with them, and a FAQ section is also included.
The Dr. Arthur H. Patterson Centre for Restorative Care at Fisherman's Memorial Hospital is a 2 to 8 week program to help you be as independent as possible. The pamphlet explains if you need a referral, who is on your health care team, and what to bring.
The Dr. Doug Watt Rehabilitation and Restorative Care Unit at Harbour View Hospital will help you become as independent as possible. What is expected of you, what to bring, what a usual day is like, who is on your health care team, visitor expectations, discharge planning, and other information is given.
Un dépliant qui propose une série d’exercices à faire à la suite d’une blessure à la cheville. This pamphlet is also available in English.
Ce document illustrant des exercices à effectuer debout peut être utilisé pour enseigner ces exercices à des patients. Il décrit les étapes à suivre pour réaliser ces exercices dans le cadre d’un programme de physiothérapie. This pamphlet is also available in English.
This pamphlet explains how to do exercises as part of wrist injury recovery. Images are included. This pamphlet is also available in French.
This pamphlet explains how to care for yourself after an elbow injury. Topics include managing pain, heat and ice, and exercises.
This pamphlet explains what to expect after your cast/bandage is taken off after a foot or toe injury. It also includes exercises with images.