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.
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Hip Exercises
This pamphlet explains how to do exercises to strengthen your hip, including tubing exercises. Stretching guidelines and images of each exercise are included.
Hip Fracture Recovery Guide - Valley Regional Hospital
This pamphlet explains what to expect before, during, and after surgery for a hip fracture. This pamphlet is also available in French.
Hip Protectors
Hip protectors are plastic shields or foam pads that protect the hip area. This pamphlet explains why you may need hip protectors, how to use them, and how to find the right size.
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.
Independent Living Simulation Suites - Nova Scotia Rehabilitation and Arthritis Centre
There are 2 fully-equipped 1-bedroom Independent Living Simulation (ILS) suites at the Nova Scotia Rehabilitation and Arthritis Centre are designed to give you or support persons practice at independent or assisted living before you go home. This pamphlet explains the type of life skills that can be practiced in the suites and when the suites can be used.
Knee Exercises
Physiotherapy exercises for the knee are given. Tips for using heat and ice are also provided.
Knee Replacement Surgery - Valley Regional Hospital (VRH)
This guide outlines information about knee replacement surgery at Valley Regional Hospital (VRH).
Late Phase Total Hip Exercises
This pamphlet gives step-by-step instructions and diagrams for doing late phase total hip exercises. Stretching and strengthening exercises are included.