Care recipient (cr) gets wheelchair pressure sores

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 is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed

Care recipient (cr) gets wheelchair pressure sores

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 is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed

Care recipient (cr) fell out of wheelchair while picking up something

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 off floor

*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed

Care recipient (cr) experiences light urine loss during the day while doing certain activities

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 muscles exercise

*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed

Care recipient (cr) has light urine leakage and has been advised to

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: Incontinence bladder urine wets pants leaky pipes pelvic floor muscles exercise

*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed

Care recipient (cr) has weak knees leg muscles and can’t get out of a chair very well without assistance from another person

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 chair weak knees weak leg muscles trouble getting out of chair

*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed

Care recipient (cr) has trouble repositioning him herself in bed

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 bed sore prevention bed rails

*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed

Care recipient (cr) has occasional urine leakage

Try: Try doing exercises that strengthen the bladder pelvic muscles light exercise may also help if cr is somewhat stressed stress can also cause urine leakage to get the full effect cr will need to do these exercises a few times each day

Materials: n/a

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

*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed

Care recipient (cr) needs to strengthen his her pelvic floor muscles

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 to keep buttocks thighs and stomach relaxed for the best effect the squeezing and lifting of the pelvic floor muscles should happen when cr breathe out try to squeeze and lift for 2 seconds then relax for 2 seconds

Materials: n/a

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 muscles exercise

*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed

Care recipient’s cr bladder leaks when he she lifts or carries heavy objects like grocery bags

Try: Squeeze and lift pelvic floor muscles when carrying heavy objects or bags

Materials: n/a

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 muscles exercise

*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed