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All About Compression Therapy

Compression stockings increase the pressure in the subcutaneous tissue under the skin, which helps in reducing the pain as well as the swelling. This compression helps move excessive fluids to the capillaries and helps prevent the leakage of a lot of the fluid. Also, compression decreases the ability of the superficial veins under the skin to expand them and overfill with blood.

Osteoporosis

Avoiding Osteoporosis for Women

Women can face a multitude of health issues, but one that is very common is osteoporosis or a disease of the bones. Basically, osteoporosis makes bones weaker and more brittle and therefore more susceptible to breakage. According to womenshealth.gov, the bones most commonly affected are the hip, wrists, and spine (vertebrae).

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Thanks Mom!! Happy Mother’s Day!!

Let’s face it, without our moms where would we be? It was our moms that kissed our boo-boos, baked our cookies, and took care of us as we grew up. The least we could do is honor our moms every second Sunday of May, so make it a point to give your mother a big hug and kiss and a thank you for all her sacrifices.

Mastectomy Breast Forms

Breast Forms for Spring

As we leave the cold weather of winter behind us, the warmer temperatures of spring and summer lead to a wardrobe change that many women who have had a mastectomy may find troubling. After surgery, the use of prosthetics or breast forms may lead to a lack of self-confidence since clothing may be a little more revealing than that of sweaters or turtlenecks in winter.

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Allergies and Asthma: Nebulize and Exercise It!!

Asthma is a disease that affects the bronchial tubes in our lungs that brings the air we breathe into and out of our lungs. There are many triggers for asthma, and one of the most popular is allergies. This is called allergic asthma and contributes to a great deal of asthma cases.

Transfer Benches

Slide and Bathe

This type of transfer bench is very different from the other types of benches as in this; the user simply sits on a seat and then slides to the other side, usually on rails or a sliding frame. This reduces friction in movement considerably and makes it easy for more highly dependent patients.

Bath Aids

Safe Bathing

Studies show that many accidents take place in the bathroom, and this is more true in homes of the elderly. People who are differently abled often don’t consider the bathroom as a very friendly area of the house. The main is reason is because they’re afraid of either slipping or falling in the bathroom, mainly because they do not have complete control of their motor functions.

CPAP Masks and Interfaces

Masks and CPAP

CPAP or Continuous positive airway pressure machines are incomplete without the mask. One wears a face or nasal mask attached to the machine during sleep. The mask is connected to a pump and provides a positive flow of air into the nasal passages in order to keep the airway open.

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It was Involuntary – Functional Incontinence

Functional incontinence is a type of urinary incontinence during which an individual is usually aware that they need to urinate, but for one or many other physical or mental reasons they are incapable to go to a bathroom. The loss of urine can differ from person to person, some experience small leakages while some experience the complete emptying of the bladder.