The words ‘leg ulcer’ are used to describe a variety of open sores below the knee that are slow to heal. Many of these ulcers are caused by problems in the veins. This pamphlet explains what venous leg ulcers are, what causes them, what the symptoms are, how they are treated, and how you can prevent them from coming back.
This pamphlet shows how to do different types of leg exercises. These exercises will help you to strengthen the muscles in your legs, move the joints in your legs and prevent joint stiffness, and improve blood supply to your legs. A physiotherapist will mark which of the exercises you are to do. The French version of this pamphlet 2085, "Programme d’exercices pour les jambes", is also available.
Ce livret indique comment faire différents types d’exercices pour les jambes. Ces exercices peuvent aider à renforcer les muscles de vos jambes, à bouger les articulations des jambes et à prévenir leur raideur et à améliorer l’apport sanguin dans les jambes. Un physiothérapeute vous indiquera quels exercices vous devez faire. ; This is a French translation of the English pamphlet 1597, "General Leg Exercise Program”. This pamphlet shows how to do different types of leg exercises. These exercise…
This pamphlet explains what hemosiderin staining is and its causes. A list of what makes some people at a higher risk for hemosiderin staining is given. Treatment is also explained.
This pamphlet is a teaching tool for patients. It outlines the steps involved for doing these exercises as part of the Burn Care Exercise Program. Instructions and diagrams are included. These include 'hip and knee flexion', 'abduction', and 'hip extension'.