When you’re diagnosed with urinary incontinence, you’re likely to hear mention of Kegel exercises. Knowing what Kegel exercises are and how they can help you manage your urinary incontinence can help you regain control of your bladder.
What are Kegel exercises?
Kegel exercises are an activity that can help people who suffer from urinary incontinence. Kegel exercises are designed to strengthen the muscles of the pelvic floor.
Where and how can you perform Kegel exercises?…
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If you have a loved one who is in an assisted living facility, you’ll want to make sure that they are receiving the best care possible. While the nursing staff does their best to keep your family member safe and free from bed sores, there are a few things you can do to help augment their care. Here are three interventions that may help reduce the risk of pressure ulcers if your loved one is in a nursing facility:…
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If you recently suffered a certain illness, injury, or had surgery, your doctor may have recommended short term rehab in a nursing home or assisted living facility. This type of rehab is usually very intensive, and includes either physical therapy, occupational therapy, or both. If you have one of the following medical conditions, short term rehab may help speed your recovery:
Hip Surgery
A total hip replacement is considered major surgery, and most people who undergo this procedure are required to have some type of physical therapy or rehab.…
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