Patient Education Resources

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 to access physiotherapy services, and how to pay for these services. 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.

Post-Liver Transplant Exercise Program

This pamphlet gives strengthening and cardiovascular (cardio) exercises to do after your liver transplant. It inclues diagrams.

Programme d’exercices en position assise

Ce document présente les étapes à suivre pour réaliser le programme d’exercices en position assise. This pamphlet is also available in English.

Programme de physiothérapie avant une greffe du foie

Ce document explique pourquoi il est important de faire de l’exercice en attendant votre greffe du foie. Vous y trouverez des exercices de renforcement musculaire et cardiovasculaire accompagnés de diagrammes. This pamphlet is also available in English.

Programme général d’exercices pour les jambes

Ce document présente plusieurs exercices pour les jambes qui vous aideront à renforcer vos muscles, à prévenir la raideur articulaire et à améliorer la circulation sanguine. This pamphlet is also available in English.

Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program

The Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program is for people who have a chronic (ongoing) lung disease (like COPD, lung fibrosis), have had a lung transplant, or are waiting for one. This pamphlet explains the benefits, what the program involves, and how to get started.

Recovery After a Mild Stroke

This pamphlet explains some of the common symptoms after a mild stroke, and answers questions like how long your symptoms will last, when you can drive again, and what you can do to prevent another stroke.

Restorative Care Unit (RCU): Sutherland Harris Memorial Hospital

The Restorative Care Unit at Sutherland Harris Memorial Hospital safely helps patients and their families reach their highest level of independent living. This pamphlet answers questions you may have about your stay in the unit.