Patient Education Resources

Plantar Fasciitis

Plantar fasciitis is inflammation (swelling) of a thick band of tissue in the foot called the plantar fascia. This pamphlet explains what causes plantar fasciitis and how it is treated.

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.

Plantar Warts

This pamphlet explains what a plantar wart is and what causes it, including what makes some people at a higher risk for a plantar wart and treatment.

Préparer la peau avant une chirurgie orthopédique

Ce document explique comment utiliser des lingettes de gluconate de chlorhexidine (GCH) pour nettoyer votre peau avant une opération. This pamphlet is also available in English.

Preparing Your Skin Before Orthopaedic Surgery

This pamphlet explains how to use CHG cloths to clean your skin before surgery. This pamphlet is also available in French.

Pressure Injury (Ulcer) Prevention

A pressure injury is an injury to the skin and the tissue under the skin. This pamphlet explains what causes pressure injuries, and what you and your health care team can do to help prevent pressure injuries. This pamphlet is also available in French.

Prévention des plaies de pression (escarres)

Une plaie de pression est une blessure de la peau et des tissus sous la peau. Le présent dépliant explique ce qui cause les plaies de pression et comment vous et votre équipe soignante pouvez les prévenir. This pamphlet is also available in English.

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.

Recovering from Hand Fractures: Phase 1

Se rétablir d’une fracture de la hanche - Hôpital régional Valley

Ce document explique à quoi s'attendre avant, pendant et après une opération pour une fracture de la hanche. This pamphlet is also available in English.