Patient Education Resources

My Get Moving Passport

This pamphlet gives tips for staying active while you are in the hospital.

My Journey Through Rehabilitation - Musculoskeletal, Amputee, and Neurology Program

This pamphlet will help you as you make your way through rehabilitation (rehab). It explains what to expect when you are admitted, during your stay, and when you are discharged from the hospital. It also includes information about your health care team and a checklist to help you get ready for your discharge.

My Physical Activity Record

This pamphlet includes tips on how to get more physically active. It also includes space to keep track of your health (like blood pressure, heart rate) and activity (like aerobic exercise, balance test).

Neck Range of Motion

This pamphlet outlines the steps involved for various exercises to increase or maintain neck range of motion.

Physical Activity After an Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)

After an acquired brain injury (ABI), it is important to stay active.

Physical Activity Prescription

This tear-off pad is a teaching tool to you stay active. It includes guidelines for frequency (how often), intensity, duration, plus exercise activity ideas.

Physiotherapy Services in Nova Scotia

This pamphlet gives information on physiotherapy services available in Nova Scotia. Topics include how physiotherapy can help you, and how to pay for this service. This pamphlet is also available in French.

Plantar Fasciitis Exercises

Plantar fasciitis is inflammation (swelling, redness) of the plantar fascia, a long band of fibers that goes from your toes to your heel. This pamphlet includes what increases your risk, prevention, heel spurs, and physiotherapy exercises (with images) to increase flexibility and decrease heel pain.

Programme d’exercices en position assise

Cette brochure propose des exercices qui peuvent être réalisés en position assise avec des diagrammes. This pamphlet is also available in English.

Programme d’exercices pour les jambes

Ce livret indique comment faire différents types d’exercices pour les jambes. This pamphlet is also available in English.