Rheumatic diseases can cause painful inflammation (swelling) or pain in your muscles, joints, or tissue. Some rheumatic diseases can also affect your organs. Rheumatic diseases affect each person differently. This pamphlet explains what to expect if you are visiting the Rheumatology Clinic at the Nova Scotia Rehabilitation and Arthritis Centre. Topics include: your health care team, helpful tips before and during your visit, instructions for calling the clinic, and helpful websites. Blood Colle…
Many people use technology (phones, computers, TVs, lights, and more) every day. An injury or a change in your health may affect your ability to use your technology. The Access to Technology team will work with you to find a new or easier way to use your technology. Topics include: what to expect, what to bring to appointments, and what will happen at your first appointment and follow-up appointments. Contact information for the Service is listed.
This pamphlet will help you as you make your way through rehabilitation (rehab). It explains what to expect when you are admitted, during your stay, and when you are discharged from the hospital. It also includes information about your health care team and a checklist to help you get ready for your discharge.
A concussion is a traumatic brain injury (TBI). It is caused by an impact or forceful motion of your head or body that causes your brain to move inside your skull. This movement can injure your brain. Topics include: how long symptoms last, symptoms to watch for, what to expect the first few weeks, what can help with symptoms, an in-depth list of common symptoms and how to deal with them, an FAQ section, and things to remember. Information on concussion education sessions is provided. The Frenc…
Une commotion cérébrale est une lésion cérébrale traumatique (LCT). Le présent guide contient de l'information sur la durée des symptômes, sur les symptômes à surveiller et sur ce à quoi s'attendre au cours des premières semaines. Une liste détaillée des symptômes courants et des moyens d'y remédier, ainsi qu'une foire aux questions (FAQ) sont également incluses. The English version of this pamphlet 0395, "Concussion Recovery", is also available. ; This pamphlet is a French translation of "Conc…