Patient Education Resources

Exercises After Shoulder Injury

This pamphlet outlines the steps involved for doing exercises as part of shoulder injury recovery.

Exercises After Your Ankle Injury

This pamphlet includes ankle exercises, how to deal with swelling and stiffness, walking tips, and when to use heat and ice. This pamphlet is also available in French.

Fracture de la hanche

Si votre hanche est cassée ou fracturée, ce guide est fait pour vous et votre famille pendant votre séjour à l’hôpital et votre rétablissement. This pamphlet is also available in English.

Fractured Hip - Cape Breton Regional Hospital

This pamphlet outlines information about hip surgery after a fracture including what to expect before, during, and after surgery, exercises, preparing to go home, and equipment.

Fractured Hip - QE II

This guide outlines information about hip surgery after a fracture. Topics such as what to expect before, during, and after surgery, exercises, preparing to go home, and equipment. The guide also answers any questions you may have about follow-up care, osteoporosis, nutrition, and resources to stop smoking. This pamphlet is also available in French.

Fungal Toenail Infection (Onychomycosis)

Onychomycosis is a fungal infection of the toenails. This pamphlet explains what causes onychomycosis, what the symptoms are, and how it is treated.

Halifax Osteoporosis Multidisciplinary Education (HOME)

This pamphlet gives information about the Halifax Osteoporosis Multidisciplinary Education (HOME) program. Topics include what the HOME program is, topics covered in the program, who can attend, and where the session is held.

Hammertoes and Mallet Toes

Hammertoes and mallet toes are toes that are not shaped normally. This pamphlet explains what causes hammertoes and mallet toes, and how they are treated.

Hand Exercises

Step-by-step instructions and images are provided to help you with the following exercises: finger active range of motion, finger active assisted range of motion, thumb active range of motion, tendon gliding, and strengthening.

Having an X-ray

X-rays are the most common type of diagnostic imaging test. They can be used to identify a fractured bone, a chest infection, something blocking the bowel, and more. Topics include: who will do the X-ray, how long it will take, what happens during, and what to do if you are pregnant.