Try: Try using the armrests as stabilizers when doing pressure relieving weight shifts shifting the body to one side or bending forward to reduce pressure Materials: n/a Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical Information: n/a References: manual wheelchaur help 2008 by sherman oaks medical supplies available at www shermanoaksmedical com Keywords: Pressure sores wheelchair *This information […]

Try: Bearing normal weight on the armrests while seated will help un-weigh the pelvis and reduce or redirect the forces that lead to pressure sores Materials: n/a Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical Information: n/a References: manual wheelchaur help 2008 by sherman oaks medical supplies available at www shermanoaksmedical com Keywords: Pressure sores wheelchair *This information […]

Try: Try using the wheelchair’s armrests to aid in stability when reaching or when picking things up from the floor Materials: n/a Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical Information: n/a References: manual wheelchaur help 2008 by sherman oaks medical supplies available at www shermanoaksmedical com Keywords: Manual wheelchair fell out of wheelchair reaching picking things up […]

Try: Write down times activities that cause leakage try to do pelvic floor exercise during activities when cr notices leakage Materials: Pen and paper Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical Information: n/a References: incontinence help 2008 by sherman oaks medical supplies available at www shermanoaksmedical com Keywords: Incontinence bladder urine wets pants leaky pipes pelvic floor […]

Try: To strengthen his her pelvic floor bladder muscles materials try for an optimal effect cr should do these exercises daily for a period of at least 3-6 months Materials: Pen and paper Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical Information: n/a References: incontinence help 2008 by sherman oaks medical supplies available at www shermanoaksmedical com Keywords: […]

Try: Try renting or purchasing a lift chair feom a medical supply company try searching the internet to find a medical supply company if there isn’t one locally Materials: Lift chair Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical Information: n/a References: lift chair help 2008 by sherman oaks medical supplies available at www shermanoaksmedical com Keywords: Lift […]

Try: Use bed rails to provide a place to hold on to when getting into or out of bed Materials: Bed rails Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, Mobility, Mobile, Needs Some Assistance, Needs Much Assistance Information: n/a References: hospital bed help 2008 by sherman oaks medical supplies available at www shermanoaksmedical com Keywords: Getting in […]

Try: Try using side rails to allow cr in bed to help with repositioning turning him herself Materials: Bed side rails Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, Mobility, Needs Some Assistance, Needs Much Assistance Information: n/a References: hospital bed help 2008 by sherman oaks medical supplies available at www shermanoaksmedical com Keywords: Repositioning turning in bed […]

Try: Lay down on back with knees lifted up legs lightly spread try squeezing rectal muscles try to move this squeeze and lift feeling to the pelvic floor muscles cr will feel the muscle lifting up inside his her body as if he she was trying to stop urinating during this exercise cr should try […]