Patient Education Resources

Hip Strengthening Exercises

This pamphlet explains how to do exercises to strengthen your hip while lying down and while seated.

How to Use Coban™ Wrap

Coban™ wrap is an elastic material like a bandage. It is used to lower swelling or to support a joint. This pamphlet shows you how to apply Coban™ wrap.

Involuted and Ingrown Toenails

This pamphlet gives information about involuted and ingrown toenails, including what causes them, what the symptoms are, and how they are treated.

Knee Replacement Surgery - Aberdeen Hospital

This guide outlines information about knee replacement surgery at Aberdeen Hospital.

Knee Replacement Surgery - Cape Breton Regional Hospital (CBRH)

This guide outlines information about knee replacement surgery at Cape Breton Regional Hospital (CBRH).

Knee Replacement Surgery - Dartmouth General Hospital (DGH) Halifax Infirmary (HI)

This pamphlet gives information about knee replacement surgery. Topics include what to expect before, during, and after surgery, preparing to go home, hospital information, contact information, and exercises. A pre-surgical patient checklist is also included.

Knee Replacement Surgery - Valley Regional Hospital (VRH)

This guide outlines information about knee replacement surgery at Valley Regional Hospital (VRH).

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.

Myasthenia Gravis (MG)

Myasthenia gravis (MG) is a chronic (ongoing) neuromuscular disorder that causes weakness in your voluntary muscles (muscles you can control). This pamphlet explains what causes MG, what the symptoms are, and how it is diagnosed and treated. A list of resources is included.

Neck Range of Motion

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