Patient Education Resources

High Phosphorus Foods to Limit or Avoid

When your kidneys do not work well, phosphorus levels in your blood go up. This pamphlet explains what causes high phosphorus, the symptoms of high phosphorus, and how to control phosphorus.

High Sodium Foods to Limit or Avoid

Eating too much sodium (salt) can lead to high blood pressure, kidney disease, and liver and heart problems. This pamphlet explains how to control sodium intake. Foods to limit or avoid are listed. Information about portion size, how to read a nutrition label, and how to plan meals is included.

High-energy, High-protein, Low-fibre Eating Guidelines

Nutrition is very important in helping you feel better and stay strong. This pamphlet explains how to choose foods that are high in energy and protein, and low in fibre. Recipes are included.

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 - Aberdeen Regional Hospital

This pamphlet gives information about recovering from surgery after a hip fracture. Topics include what to expect during your hospital stay, what will happen after your surgery, and what to expect at home. A list of exercises with diagrams is included.

Hip Fracture Recovery Guide - Valley Regional Hospital

Information about hip surgery after a fracture. Topics include: what to expect before, during, and after surgery. 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 Replacement Surgery: Aberdeen Hospital

This guide outlines information about hip replacement surgery at the Aberdeen Hospital.

Hip Replacement Surgery: Cape Breton Regional Hospital

This guide outlines information about hip replacement surgery at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital.

Hip Replacement Surgery: DGH and HI

This guide outlines information about hip replacement surgery at the Dartmouth General or Halifax Infirmary.