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 outlines the steps involved for various exercises to increase or maintain neck range of motion.
Negative pressure wound therapy is a machine that uses controlled negative pressure (like a vacuum) to help heal wounds.
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.
Osteoporosis is a disease where bones become very porous (have many small spaces) making the bones more likely to fracture. This pamphlet describes instructions for patients who are referred to the Osteoporosis Post-Fracture Clinic, including details of what to expect before your first visit.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.