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.
This pamphlet includes tips on how to get more physically active. It also includes space to keep track of your health (like blood pressure, heart rate) and activity (like aerobic exercise, balance test).
This pamphlet outlines the steps involved for various exercises to increase or maintain neck range of motion.
After an acquired brain injury (ABI), it is important to stay active.
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.
This pamphlet gives information on physiotherapy services available in Nova Scotia. Topics include how physiotherapy can help you, and how to pay for this service. Contact information for the Nova Scotia Physiotherapy Association and the Nova Scotia College of Physiotherapists is provided. This pamphlet is also available in French.
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.
Cette brochure propose des exercices qui peuvent être réalisés en position assise avec des diagrammes. This pamphlet is also available in English.
Ce livret indique comment faire différents types d’exercices pour les jambes. This pamphlet is also available in English.
Les personnes qui sont en meilleure condition physique avant leur opération sont plus susceptibles de récupérer plus rapidement et avec moins de complications. Dans la brochure, on explique l’importance de l’activité et on présente un programme qui comprend des exercices de renforcement et des exercices cardiovasculaires. This pamphlet is also available in English.