Patient Education Resources

Neck Range of Motion

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

Orthopedic Waitlist Surgery

This pamphlet explains the information that you need to know if you have been placed on a waitlist for orthopedic surgery. Topics include getting ready for surgery, day of surgery, after surgery, discharge information, and going home.

Physical Activity After an Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)

After an acquired brain injury (ABI), it is important to stay active.

Physical Activity Prescription

This tear-off pad is a teaching tool to help patients stay active. It includes guidelines for frequency (how often), intensity, duration, plus exercise activity ideas.

Physiotherapy Services in Nova Scotia

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 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.

Positions for Lower Limb Swelling

This pamphlet is a teaching tool for patients. It outlines the impacts that swelling can have, as well as suggestions about how to position yourself to manage your swelling.

Positions for Upper Limb Swelling

This pamphlet is a teaching tool for patients. It outlines the impacts that swelling can have, as well as suggestions about how to position yourself to manage your swelling.

Programme d’évaluation des conducteurs - Questions fréquentes

Votre fournisseur de soins de santé primaires peut souhaiter que vous participiez au Programme d'évaluation des conducteurs si vous avez des problèmes de santé qui pourraient affecter votre conduite. Ce dépliant répond à des questions courantes sur le programme. This pamphlet is also available in English.

Programme d’exercices en position assise

Cette brochure propose des exercices qui peuvent être réalisés en position assise avec des diagrammes. This pamphlet is also available in English.