Patient Education Resources

Exercices pour les jambes à faire debout

Feuille recto verso d’exercices pour les jambes à faire debout. Explications à l’intention des patients sur la façon de faire les exercices qui font partie d’un programme de physiothérapie.

Exercise ECG/EKG Stress Test

An exercise ECG/EKG (electrocardiogram) stress test measures your heart’s reaction to activity. This pamphlet explains why and how an exercise ECG/EKG stress test is done and what to expect. This pamphlet is also available in French.

Exercises After Elbow Injury

Care information and exercises for after an elbow injury are provided. Topics include what to do if your arm is very swollen, comfort measures, and how to use heat and ice. Active/active assisted, stretching, and strengthening exercises are listed.

Exercises After Foot or Toe Injury

This pamphlet explains what to expect after your cast/bandage is taken off after a foot or toe injury. It also includes exercises with images.

Exercises After Shoulder Injury

This pamphlet outlines the steps involved for doing exercises as part of shoulder injury recovery.

Exercises After Wrist Injury

This pamphlet outlines the steps involved for doing these exercises as part of wrist injury recovery. This pamphlet is also available in French.

Exercises After Your Ankle Injury

This pamphlet includes ankle exercises, how to deal with swelling and stiffness, walking tips, and when to use heat and ice. This pamphlet is also available in French.

Expected Death at Home Form and Process

This pamphlet explains the steps that health care providers must take when plans have been made for a home death. The Expected Death at Home (EDAH) form summarizes the important information required to facilitate a peaceful and respectful home death.

Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy (ESWL) for Kidney Stones

When kidney stones get too big to leave the body on their own, they can block the flow of urine (pee). This may cause sudden, severe (very bad) pain. This pamphlet describes your care if you are going to receive extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) to target your kidney stones.

Extravasation Care for Cancer Patients

During your systemic therapy treatment, a rare complication may have occurred called extravasation. This is when a drug leaks out of the vein and under the skin. This pamphlet outlines what to do if this happens, including skin care, treatment, and other things to know.