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What is an orthotist? An orthotist is a healthcare provider who makes and fits braces and ... . What is a prosthetist? A prosthetist is a healthcare provider who makes and fits artificial limbs ... rehabilitation;rehab;orthotist;prosthetist;P01166

. Keep exercising at the medical center, at home, or at a fitness center. By continuing an exercise ... , and control your weight. Cardiac Rehabilitation: Following an Exercise Program A big part of ... 84237;cardiac rehabilitation, following an exercise program;cardiact rehabilitation, maintaining exercise;exercise maintenance, cardiac rehabilitation

*Fitting a Walker ... Here are images showing how to pick a walker so that it fits you correctly. Fitting a Walker Step-by-Step: ... 90864;image only;orthopedics;rehabilitation;walker;walker use;fitting a walker

*SCI Physical Fitness ... You may think that you can’t be physically fit with an SCI. But you can indeed exercise, be ... active, and build and maintain fitness. Exercise plays a very important role in keeping you ... 41165;physical fitness and spinal cord injury (SCI);physical fitness, SCI;physical fitness, spinal cord injury;fitness, spinal cord injury

Shoes that are appropriate for the sport and fit correctly Rehabilitation of any previous injuries ... enforcement of rules protects participants. Medical evaluations. A checkup before the season can

*Hearing Aid Fitting ... You have chosen a hearing aid. You'll then begin the process of having it fitted. The hearing ... aid will be custom-made for you. Read on to learn more. Fitting a Hearing Aid You've chosen ... 83644;fitting a hearing aid;how to fit a hearing aid;hearing aid fit

*Diabetes Fitness Progress ... Diabetes: Tracking Fitness Progress ... Tracking your fitness progress can help you improve your long-term health. Seeing how far ... any progress to help plan your treatment. Diabetes: Tracking Your Fitness Progress Tracking ... 89503;Diabetes Tracking Your Fitness Progress;Diabetes;Endocrinology;Endocrine System Diseases ... ;Diabetic;Diabetics;Diabetes;diabetes Fitness Program;controlling blood sugar;Diabetes Mellitus;Non

Fitness reduces your risk for high blood pressure, as well as heart disease, diabetes, and ... certain cancers. Exercise: Why Fitness Matters A lifetime of fitness offers many benefits ... 85139;exercise: why fitness matters;exercise, health benefits;health benefits of exercise

I get a prothesis? Where can I find support after my amputation? When will I start therapy ... dressing on your leg. This helps control swelling and aid healing. You may start rehabilitation

There is no one-size-fits-all normal heart rate. So it’s important to know what’s normal for you ... health condition you need to address. Your heart rate can also help you monitor your health and fitness ... pulse; heart beats; fitness;

video shows you how to correctly fit either crutches or a walker. How to Fit Crutches and a Walker ... you how to fit crutches or a walker. For either one, the first step is to stand up straight. Wear ... -bearing; walker safety; using a walker; fitting a walker; crutch safety; using crutches; fitting crutches

Here is how to pick crutches that correctly fit you. Fitting a Crutch Standing up straight ... A90863; image only; orthopedics; crutches; crutch use; fitting crutches

. Starting a Cardiac Rehab Program After Heart Surgery A cardiac rehab (rehabilitation) program can take ... medical transport. Home-based cardiac rehab may be an option. Program parts A cardiac rehab ... 90052;coronary artery bypass;CABG;bypass;cardiac rehabilitation;cardiac rehab;sex after bypass;intimacy after bypass

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Medical Tx for Obesity ... Medical treatment can help with weight loss if your own efforts are unsuccessful—or if you ... have a medical condition that makes it crucial to lose weight. Medical Treatment for Obesity ... obesity treatment;obesity medical treatment;obesity prescription medications;obesity supplements

Exercise: Making Family Fitness Fun ... activity. Because of this, making activity a family priority is key. Making Family Fitness Fun

The new U.S. fitness guidelines are simple: Americans should move more and sit less. This applies ... fitness; physical activity; exercise; disease prevention

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two parts. One part fits into your humerus (upper arm). The other part fits into your ulna ... surfaces of your damaged elbow. The artificial elbow has 2 parts. One part fits into your humerus ... discharge instructions for elbow surgery;orthopaedics;total elbow replacement;elbow surgery recovery;elbow surgery rehabilitation;86471

*Fitness Walking ... Exercise: Walking for Fitness ... Fitness walking has something for everyone, even people who are already fit. Walking is 1 of ... , and reduce stress. Walking for Fitness Fitness walking has something for everyone, even ... 87916;hpr1056;walking for fitness;fitness walking;physical activity;exercise by walking;aerobic ... walking;information on walking for fitness;what will walking do for me;how to improve health;fitness plan;walking plan