Mobility
After a sprain: when a support helps and when to see a doctor
What to do after a sprain, when a support helps and the signs that need a doctor.
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Wrist
Wrist wrap, wrist splint or thumb brace: which one?
Three wrist supports, what each holds still, and when to choose which.
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Back
How to measure yourself for a brace or support
Where to put the tape for the knee, back, ankle, neck, wrist and more.
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Back
Coccyx cushion or back rest for long sitting
Two seating aids compared: where each one helps and how to use it.
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Equipment
Wheelchair buying checklist
A practical checklist for choosing a wheelchair for home or hospital use.
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Equipment
Commode chair buying guide for home care
The commode chair types, what to check before buying, and safe use at home.
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Mobility
Walker, rollator or walking stick: how to choose for an older family member
Stick, quad stick, frame walker or rollator: how to match the aid to the person.
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Knee
Varicose vein stockings: above-knee or below-knee, and how to choose
Above-knee versus below-knee stockings, how to measure, and who should check with a doctor first.
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Ankle
Bunion splint after surgery: what to know
What a post-surgery bunion splint is for and how to use it safely.
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Mobility
Walker boot guide: what it is for and how to walk in it
What a walker boot does, how to put it on and walk in it, and the long, short and air…
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