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Ankle Brace or Walking Boot: Questions About Your Prescribed Support

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An ankle brace and a walking boot should not be chosen through a thirty-second symptom checklist. Ask the diagnosing clinician which support, if any, is appropriate and what activities are permitted. Written from a family caregiver perspective. The operator cares for an older mother with rheumatic, spinal and knee problems and is not a medical … Read more

Swimming With Sciatica: Plan the Pool Visit

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From a family-caregiver perspective: this page offers general education and preparation prompts. The site operator is not a medical professional, and this article is not an individual assessment. Include entry, exit and support Use these prompts to prepare a conversation. They do not diagnose a condition, rank urgency or clear an activity. What to record … Read more