INFORMATION

Straps Braces And Tape : Should I Wear Them ?

Have you had a sore, achy knee throughout you summer training ?
As may people begin their countdowns to heir gold race this fall the question of whether or not brace , strap, or tape will help get them though their race seems to pop up.

In certain cases, a supportive device may be beneficial. It depends on what the diagnosis is, What's causing it how much pain you're in, and how much you are compensating for you current injury. There are a variety of braces, Straps and tape on the market. They each function a little differently and some are more appropriate for specific conditions an dhow supportive device may help.

Before we start talking about braces, It is important to acknowledge that they do not cure an injury, they simply offer support to the involved joints and muscles. If the only thing you are doings to address the discomfort you are experiencing is wearing a brace, you are missing a huge part of the equation towards actually getting rid of you injury.

STRAPS 


  
These band like devices wrap around the bottom of the knee (sometimes above the knee) and apply pressure to the tendon. the major function of them is to help spread pressure across a larger area and take stress off of the sore area of the patella tendon (tendon on the bottom of the knee) When placed above the knee, they function to help reduce stress on the are where the It band tends to get tight and create friction around the knee. Another adder benefit to a strap is its proprioceptive effect on the knee joint.It provides feedback to the brain to help keep the muscles that support the knee on a heightened level of alert.

COMMON CONDITIONS 
They conditions that straps are most commonly used for are patellar tendonitis, runner's knee chondromalacia, Patellofemoral pain syndrome and IT band friction syndrome.


BRACES


    
They are many different braces on the market. Some are used post operatively to prohibit certain dangerous motions while the patient is recovering. Some braces are used prophylactically to help prevent injury (think of those big knee braces on football linemen) and other are used for support and increased comfort while performing activity.

Sometimes choosing a knee brace can be a little, Overwhelming there are braces with holes in them, no holes, metal hinges gel pads, some with straps and some without.


The two most common are the knee sleeve (no holes) and the patella brace (sleeve with a hole in it) The knee sleeve serves two major purposes. The first is that is provides compression (if it's made of compressive material) This is helpful to manage mild swelling around the knee and keep blood flowing to the muscles that support the knee (quadriceps) It also provides a significant amount of proprioceptive feedback to the brain helping to keep the body at a heightened level of awareness that the knee might need a little extra help.

The patella brace, or nay knee sleeve with a hole in it. is designed to support the kneecap. Certain conditions will cause the knee cap to track improperly , causing irritation around the knee joint. The hole in the brace will encompass the knee cap and help to keep it on track.

COMMON CONDITIONS
A compressive knee sleeve is most useful for conditions that might cause a mild amount of swelling around the knee, like a bruised knee or mild arthritis. It can also be used for runner's knee or minor sprains.

The patella brace is often recommended for chondromalacia, patellar hypermobility (loose knee caps) or post surgically for return to activity.

TAPE 

If you have been to a road race or watched the olympics the past few years, you are familiar with the brightly colored elastic tape know as kinesiotape (K tape) K tape which  is very different from traditional athletic tape, is designed to mimic the elasticity of human.Skin and allow full range of motion while still providing its therapeutic benefits. Originally developed in japan, K tape lift the skin enhancing function of the muscles, joints fascia and iymphatic system. Depending on how it is applied it can act to inhibit overactive muscles, Facilitate contraction of underactive muscles, reduce swelling, provide support or enhance proprioception.

COMMON CONDITIONS

K tape can be used to help treat a wide variety orthopedic conditions. Most commonly, runners will use the tape IT band friction syndrome and runner's knee. The fact that the tape moves naturally with the skin and remains adhesive for a few days though sweat and showers make K tape a popular choice for runners.

As you can see, there are a lot options for supportive device. The advice that i give achy runners as they approach the final weeks of their training is to use them as last resort. Appropriate rest, ice, heat, massage / mobilization, stretching and exercise are the best treatments for a running injury. If all of these steps have been taken and you are still looking for a little something extra to help you cross the finish line then i would recommend trying a strap, brace or tape.

KNEE BRACES

Knee braces are supports be to worn you have pain in your knee. Some people use them to prevent knee injuries during sports. Braces are made from combination of metal, foam, plastics or elastic material and straps. They come in many sizes, colors and designs.

Some doctors will recommend wearing a brace for knee pain. Other doctors don't think its a good idea. They say it may do more harm than good. Scientific research hasn't given a clear answer either. Always check with your doctor to see what will work best for you.

PATH TO IMPROVED WELLNESS
They are different kinds of knee braces. Each one is used for different reasons.

FUNCTIONAL BRACES 
These give support to knees that have been injured in the past. Athletes often wear them after a major injury has healed. They stabilize the knee and control motion to prevent another injury.

REHABILITATIVE BRACES 
These are usually used for a period of weeks right after an injury or surgery. They keep the knee stable but still allow limited movement while it is healing. Some doctors haven't seen a benefit from these braces and no  longer recommend them.

UNLOADER BRACES
They are designed to relieve pain in people who have arthritis in their knees. They shift the weight (unload it) from the damaged are of the knee to a stronger.

PROPHYLACTIC BRACES
These are designed to protect knees from injuries during contact sports such as football. They have become popular among. Research has not proven that they work , but studies are ongoing.

KNEE SLEEVES 
These are not technically braces, but they are the most common type of knee support.
They are designed to provide compression around the knee joint. This helps support the knee, and can control and swelling.

HOW DO I GET A KNEE BRACE?
You doctor will tell you if you should get a knee brace. He or she can recommend what kind you should get and where you can get it.Simple knee sleeves and supports are usually available in pharmacies or medical supply stores. Some people order knee braces directly from manufacturers or on the internet. You doctor is a good resource and may know of different places you can get the right brace. He or she can help you choose a brace and get the correct size.

HOW DO I USE A KNEE BRACE
Knee braces should be used as directed by your doctor. When you wear the brace depends on what kind it is and what it's treating. Some are worn all the time. Some are only worn during sports, exercise, or physical activity. You should check the placement braces can do more than good.

HOW DO I FOR MY KNEE BRACE?
Knee braces often get damaged during normal use. You should inspect you brace often for wear and tear. Regular cleaning with soap and water is good for the brace fabric cover any exposed metal so that it doesn't scratch or injure you or someone else.

You need the brace to work properly. If your brace is worn out, you should replace it. More durable materials may cost more, but the brace might last longer.

THINGS TO CONSIDER 
Companies that make knee brace claim that their products work well. Scientific studies have not completely agree. Some doctors are afraid that knee brace may actually increase the number of knee injuries in athletes. But may people who wear knee feel that they help.

Knee brace are the lest important part of preventing knee injuries or healing after an injury. Good strength and flexibility are much more important. You should focus on stretching the muscles around your knee, Strengthening you leg, and improving you techniques.

Make change in activity intensity or training schedules little by little, o limit knee stress. Work out an exercise plan with you doctor to get the best program for you. Knee braces help some people more that other. You can use one if you feel it's helping you. But don't let a brace become a "crutch"

Researchers are trying to learn more about how well knee braces really work and when it's best to use them. Remember, your doctor should determine whether you need a brace.

QUESTIONS TO ASK YOUR DOCTOR

￫ DO I NEED A KNEE BRACE ?
￫ WHAT KIND OF KNEE BRACE IS APPROPRIATE FOR MY INJURY?
￫ WHAT CAN I DO IF THE KNEE BRACE DOESN'T HELP ?
￫ ARE THERE STRETCHES OR EXERCISES I CAN DO TO PREVENT A KNEE INJURY?
￫ ARE THEY STRETCHES OR EXERCISES I CAN DO TO HELP MY KNEE HEAL?

OVER DOOR TRACTION SET

Warning : Use of this device should never be attempted alone. A consulting individual should assist the treated individual with the proper setup and treatment process. Do not leave treated individual unattended. Verity proper weight prescription and treatment duration before commencing treatment duration before commencing treatment.

List Item with box

1- over door pulley hardware set ( Over door hook, V-bar, 2 pulleys, Halter holder )

1- 20Ib capacity water bag

1- Traction cord

1- Head Halter 

Noted : Prior to assembly verify the package contains the above contents for use, you will also be required to provide a door having a thickness between 1 3/8 - 1 5/8 , a study chair and water sufficient to fill the weight bag to the physician prescribed weight.

1. Place hook over the door, position in the center of the door.

2. Lay the V-Bar on a flat surface and thread the rope though the two pulleys with the head halter holder at the narrow end of the V-Bar and the untied end of the rope toward the open (wide) end of the V-Bar.

3. Attach the V-Bar to the over door hook.

4. Tie the water bag using an appropriate knot.That will  hold the weight of the bag, You will  need to shorten the rope so that water bag and V-Bar are about neck high when user is seated. Fill that water bag with the appropriate amount of warm water.

It is critical that the water bag be properly tied so that it does not slip when being used. The preferred knot is two half hitches which is pictured above. Test the knot by pulling against the knot after the water bag is tied.

5. The individual should be seated directly below the hanging halter spreader bar. The physician should directly below the hanging halter spreader bar. The physician should determine the type of traction 

(flexion vs Extension) required by the over door traction set. This will determine whether to face the door or away from the door. Rest back of head on the shorten portion of the halter with the attached hook and loop straps. Place the chin strap along the bottom front portion of chain.The hook and loop straps will now secure the rear head support to the chin support verify that the halter with adjusted straps is comfortable to the individual.

6. The universal head halter can placed in to the halter spreader bar by hooking the curved portion of the halter can be placed in to the halter spreader bar by hooking the curved portion of the halter ring into one of the spreader notches as is most comfortable. Follow identically with the second ring on the opposite spreader arm. 

USER WARMING 

DO NOT EXCEED THE PRESCRIBE WEIGHT. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO USE ANY MATERIAL OTHER THAN WATER IN THE BAG.

7. Continue traction treatment for the prescribed time during. Upon completion the consulting individual shall receive the halter pressure by lifting up on the water traction bag detaching the hook and loop straps of the halter. The head can now be fully removed from the halter assembly.

Cleaning and storage  
￫ Detach water bag from traction cord.
￫ Empty the water from the water bag.
￫ Rinse inside of bag with diluted detergent solution if desired.
￫ Allow the bag to fully air dry prior to storage.
￫ Store bag flat or rolled. Do not fold.
￫ Remove hardware from door. Can be stored fully assembled. 

HOW TO USE CRUTCHES

 Lets face it, crushers suck, but if you are like millions of people every year who find themselves diagnosed with a lower leg injury, you may find yourself required to be non - weight bearing and crutches may just be one of the mobility option suggested.

Maybe you had the misfortune of tearing you Achilles tendon while playing basketball, undergoing surgery for plantar fascistic or simply spraining you ankle when stepping off a curb. Any of these common injuries can be non -weight bearing and can lead to having to learn how to used the most hated device you will ever use underarm crutches.

Lets us help you with the following pointers on how to walk with crutches, and afterwards we will offer you another crutch option that you may not have been aware of.

When learning how to use crutches, it is important to remember that they require balance, dexterity upper body strength and the use of both hands. It will undoubtedly take practice master and we highly recommend you practice in a large open are with event ground as obstacles such as uneven terrain.Or having to navigate in small spaces, Will greatly impede you progress. One you have it down and are walking with crutches.

Lets us help you with the following pointers on how to walk with crutches, and afterwards, we will offer you another crutch option that you may not have been aware of.

When learning how to use crutches. It is important to remember that they require balance,dexterity upper body strength and the use of both hands. It will undoubtedly take practice to master and we highly recommend you practice in a large, Open area with event ground as obstacles such as uneven terrain or having to navigate in small space will greatly impede you progress once you have it down and are walking with crutches you will still be severely limited in you ability to perform daily activities but you will never forget how to used them.

STEP 1 ADJUST HEIGHT 

￫ Shoes Selection - First make sure that your crutches are adjusted properly for you height. It your height. It is best to decide on one pair of shoes that you will be able to wear during most of your recovery and make the height adjustable to you crutches while wearing them. Wearing differently soled shoes during this time means that you will need to readjust the crutches accordingly

￫ Height - Adjustable the height of the crutch so that the top of the crutch is positioned under you arm. but approximately 1.5 - 2 inches below your armpit. Avoid jamming the crutches into your armpits besides being painful this is not how crutches were designed to be used. For optimal performance you weight should be concentrated on you hands and the hand grips. Also avoid letting you shoulders carry any of the weight.This can lead shoulder pain.

￫ Grip height - After you get the height correctly adjustable stand naturally and adjust the hand grip to allow for a 15 degree bend in the elbow.

STEP 2 USING YOU CRUTCHES 

￫ While standing on you uninjured foot and holding you injured foot off of the ground, Place both crutch tips on the ground in front of you, slightly more that hip width apart and approximately 12 in chase in front of you good foot. (The longer you legs, the longer your sited )

￫ Gripping the hand grips, awing you body forward leaning on your crutches for support.

￫ Let you entire weight be supported by the crutches as you lift your uninjured foot and place in one single step in front of the resting crutch tips. The distance should be short enough that you feel stable about 12 inches. Remember to keep your injured foot off the ground at all times.

￫ Repeat the process

For optimal performance you weight should be concentrated on your hands and the hand grip. Also avoid letting your shoulders carry any of the weight , this can lead to shoulder pain.

  

HOW TO CHOOSE A WALKER, ROLLATOR OR WALKING FRAME

How to correctly size and used a Walker, Rollator or Walking Frame

Three or four- wheeled walkers ( or rollators ) provide more support that walking sticks and are designed for those who :

￫ Can walk reasonably well but need extra support over longer distances.
￫ Are at risk of falling when walking.
￫ Have difficulties with balance, strength, endurance or coordination.
￫ Have pain or instability in any weight bearing joint.
￫ Need to rest often when walking.
￫ Are recovering from an injury.
￫ Wish to reduce the walkers are to assistance and support carers need to provide.

Three-wheeled walkers are easy to man oeuvre but are less stable that four- wheeled models ( which have larger base of support ) and are therefore only recommended for relatively stable users. They are generally designed for both indoor and outdoor use and feature either bicycle - style loop hand brakes or push down brakes.

The loop lever hand brakes feature levers that can be squeezed upwards to brake temporarily or pushed down to lock into place. Push down brakes work by pushing down though the handles which then pushers a spring - loaded rubber stopper, (located between the twin castor rear wheels) down into the ground. When is removed from the handles the brakes will spring off. It is important to practice operating the brakes before selecting a walker.

 Adjusting the height:
When adjusting the height of a walking frame is important to wear everyday shoes and stand in a natural position with hands resting comfortably to the sides of the body. In this position the walking frame hand grips should sit approximately at wrist crease height. Four- wheeled walkers often come with a seat that is fixed in height so it is important to check that this is appropriate before making a purchase. When sitting on the seat in a comfortable position feet should be resting flat on the ground.

Using a walker / rollator

1. Engage the brakes.
2. Move forward and sit as close to the edge of the chair as you feel comfortable.
3. Keep you feet as far under you as possible. Aim to place your toes directly below the edge of the chair.
4. Place both hands on the arms/ seat of you chair or one hand on the chair and one on the walker. Do not trip the walker by placing too much weight on one side of the walkers as you stand.
5. Lean forward until you feel some of your weight on you feet.
6. Use you legs to stand as much as possible- you arms should only lift what you legs cannot.Use you arms mostly to help keep your balance as your stand.
7. Do not walk forward until you have tested you balance and you feel strong enough to walk.
8. Disengage the brakes.

Preparing to sit down
➙ Stand directly in front of the chair, facing away from it. The back of your legs should be almost touching the chair. Do not start until you are balanced and standing still.
➙ Move the walker a little away from you so that you can bend slightly forward as you sit down.
➙ Engage the brakes.
➙ Reach behind for the chair with both hands (preferred) or with one hand and hand on the walker. Do not tip the walker by placing to much weight one side as you sit.
➙ Slowly lower yourself using you can.
➙ If you ' Plop' into the chair try leaning a little more forward as you sit and  bend you knees to lower yourself to the chair.

Walking with a wheeled walker 
➭ Place your walker ahead of you take any steps.
➭ Gently roll the walker ahead of you as you walk. Keep the walker close enough to you that it is supportive.
➭ Stay within the base of support, with the frame held at a comfortable position in front of the body.
➭ When turning corners it is important not spin directly on the sport. but to walk in a wide turning circle.
➭ If you steps are uneven, its best to shorten you longer step rather that work to lengthen you shorten step. The shorten step is usually the step where you have less balance.
➭ To turn around stay within the within the width of the walker event if you are slightly behind. Roll the walker around you without twisting you back, You should always be facing the front of the walker.

How to size and use a walking frame (static' hopper' pick-up' frame) Adjusting the height.
➭ Stand with you shoulders relaxed and arms by you side.
➭ The hand grip height should be at the crease of you wrist.
➭ Use the height adjustment button to change the length of each leg of the frame.
➭ Ask one of our consultants or your therapist to demonstrate if you are unsure.

Getting up from a chair   
➭ Place the hopper frame centered and in front.
➭ Pull feet back hands on arm rests of your chair.
➭ Lean forward push up from arm rest to stand up.

Using a walking frame
➭ Stand upright with you feet together holding the frame with both hands.
➭ Lift the frame forward a small distance and put it down with all four tips family on the ground.
➭ Step forward with one leg whilst placing you weight though the frame and then bring the other leg alongside.
➭ Do not step too fa forward.Imagine a line between the back two legs of the frame and do not put you heels in front of it.

FEATURES OF OUR TRI BALL SPIROMETER

FEATURES OF OUR TRI BALL ( 3BALL ) SPIROMETER

Breathing can be hard after you had a surgery. You may find that you can only take small, shallow breaths. Berthing this way makes it harder to get air into your lungs and can cause fluid and mucus to build up in your lungs. Using our incentive 3ball spirometer can help you practice taking deep breaths, which can help open your airways prevent fluid or mucus from building up in your lungs, and make it easier for you to breathe and faster recovery of you disease. Our 3ball incentive spirometer is a breathing/ lung exerciser which is a flow- oriented device provides an indirect indicator " BALL " of the patient's inspired volume. It be used to help strengthen respiratory musculature and to help restore and maintain lug capacity by encouraging a slow, deep breathing :

➩ 3ball can help you airways.

➩ Can help you practice taking deep breaths.

➩ Prevent fluid or mucus from building up in you lungs.

➩ And make it easier for you to breathe and faster recover of you diseases.

FOR YOU REFERENCE :

➸ Read instruction before use.
➸ Do not disassemble and reuse the product between patients it may cause cross contamination.➸ If you fell dizzy or tired stop and rest for a few minutes. This can happen if you breathe too fast.
➸ If you have pain and it is hard to breathe deep, Let you nurse know this. If you start to wheeze tell you nurse or respiratory therapist. 

INFORMATION WALKING STICK

HOW TO MEASURE FOR WALKING STICK

We are often asked what the correct height for a walking stick to be. So we've put together this useful guide below. This explains how to measure for walking stick.

To measure for a walking stick correctly it's best to ask someone to help you. We've detailed the method used by many physiotherapist. If you are unsure then please do consult medical device from your doctor or occupational therapist.


STEP 1 : Measuring the walking stick used.
The walking stick user needs to stand upright in the type of shoes they usually wear. With their arm hanging naturally by their sides. Another person should turn the walking stick upside down. so that the handle of the stick rest on the floor.

STEP 2 : Measuring the walking stick itself.
Position the stick next to the user. Making a small mark on the shaft of the stick level with bump at the bottom of the wrist bone. This will ensure that the user's arm will be slightly bent when they hold the walking stick.

STEP 3 : Adjusting the walking stick to the right height.
Used the small button on the side of the stick to select height that is right for you, and slide the inner shaft up or down to the right length, letting the button release into the correct hole.
Whether you're choosing an adjustable or non- adjustable walking stick, the user's arm should be slightly at the elbow when they hold the handle, and their shoulders should be level.

CARA MENGGUNAKAN BLOOD PRESSURE

BAGAIMANA CARA UNTUK MENGGUNAKAN DIGITAL BLOOD PRESSURE MONITOR?

Tekanan Darah Tinggi & Hypertensi 

Jantung anda bertugas sebagai alat mengepam dimana ia menguncup dan berehat. Aktiviti ini menghasilkan tekanan yang membawa darah keseluruh badan. Tekanan darah ini berbeza bagi setiap seseorang individu dan bacaanya juga berbeza. Hypertensi atau tekanan darah tinggi adalah penyakit dalam diam yang mengakibatkan banyak komplikasi.

PENYEBAB- PENYEBAB TEKANAN DARAH TINGGI 

Penyebab hypertensi selalunya tidak diketahui walapun selepas pemeriksaan doctor. Walau bagaimanapun hypertensi boleh disebabkan oleh :

➭ Cara hidup tidak aktif.
➭ Umur melebihi 35 tahun.
➭ Kegemukan.
➭ Paras kolesterol tinggi.
➭ Faktor keturunan & Sejarah keluarga.
➭ Pengambilan garam tinggi.

RAWATAN HYPERTENSIVE / DARAH TINGGI

➭ Amalkan permakanan sihat.
➭ Kurangkan pegambilan garam dan kolestrol.
➭ Melakukan senaman berkala.
➭ Kurangkan berat badan jika berlebihan.
➭ Dapatkan nasihat dari doctor tetnatng kesihatan, permakanan dan aktiviti fizikal yang sesuai.

PEMERIKSAAN TEKANAN DARAH SECARA RUTIN 

➭ Jika tekanan darah anda adalah NORMAL dan anda tidak memiliki sebarang penyakit, dan tidak berkutunan yang mengalami darah tinggi anda harus tetap melaksanakan check setiap satu atau dua tahun dan selama kunjungan rutin anda ke doctor.

➭ Jika tekanan darah anda adalah ' TINGGI NORMAL ' & ' ATAU LEBIH TINGGI. Atau jika anda memiliki factor risiko lain yang memerlukan anda berjumpa doctor atau merujuk kepada doctor. Yang terbaik adalah anda harus lebih sering memeriksa tekanan darah tinggi anda dan perlu meminta nasihat daripada doctor.

CARESENS MINI BLOOD GLUCOSE MONITORING SYSTEM

Kami sediakan tutorial untuk anda supaya boleh menjadi panduan.

Ujian pemeriksaan glucose dalam darah adalah penting bagi pesakit diabetic. Glucose yang terhasil dari penghadaman makanan karbohidrat, menjadi sumber utama tenaga dalam badan.Insulin yang dikeluarkan dari organ pancreas membantu tubuh menggunakan glucose ini bagi menghasilkan tenaga. 

Biasanya kandungan glucose dalam badan akan menningkat sedikit selepas makan, lalu menyebabkan pancreas mengeluarkan insulin bagi mengawal kandungan gula. Tahap gula yang tinggi akan merosakan mata, ginjal , saraf dan saluran darah.

Pemeriksaan darah dilakukan dengan mengambil sedikit titisan darah dari hujung jari atau mana-mana bahagian badan dan diletakkan ke atas strip yang disediakan pada mesin glucometer.

JENIS PEMERIKSAAN GLUCOSE : 

Pemeriksaan glucose ketika berpuasa.Ia adalah pemeriksaan yang dijalankan apabila seseorang tidak mengambil apa-apa makanan sekurang-kurangnya 8jam.

2HOUR POSTPRANDIAL BLOOD SUGAR

pemeriksaan glucose 2jam selepas mula makan.Ia akan menguji keberkesanan pancreas mengeluarkan insulin bagi mengawal gula.

RANDOM BLOOD SUGAR

Pemeriksaan gula tanpa berpuasa,Ia aakan menguji keberkesanan pancreas mengeluarkan insulin bagi mengawal gula.

RANDOM BLOOD SUGAR

Pemeriksaan gula tanpa berpuasa.Ia adalah ujian rawak bagi mengesan kandungan gula seseorang. Jika bacaanya terlalu tinggi, ia bermakna pesakit mungkin menghadapi masalah diabetes. Namun ia bukan ujina pengesahkan (confirmatory ) untuk mendiagnosa seseorang itu mengalami diabetes.

ORAL GLUCOSE TOLERANCE TEST

Pemeriksaan gula bagi membuat diagnosis diabetes dikalangan wanita hamil dan orang biasa. Pesakit diminta untuk minum air gula. Pemeriksaan darah dilakukan sebelum dan selepas minum air gula.

MASA SESUAI UNTUK PEMERIKSAAN GLUKOSE

- Sebelum makan

- Selepas 2jam setekah makan

- Sebelum tidur

- Sebelum , semasa dan selepas melakukan riadah

- Ketika mengalami tanda-tanda hypoglycemia ( Kurang glucose )& hyperglycemia ( Lebih glucose )

* Jika kekerapan pemeriksaan darah mungkin dapat dikurangkan dan menjimatkan kos, Jika kita tidak kemampuan untuk menguji 6kali sehari. Cubalah lakukannya 2kali sehari. Catatkan dalam diari dan berbincangkan dengan doctor mengenai bacaan kandungan glucose dalam darah terkawal apabila melakukan rawatan susulan. 

Hari ini dah try check kandungan gula dalam darah anda? 
Normal ke tidak? Yang paling penting kawal permakanan anda ok, Serta dapatkan nasihat daripada doctor.

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INFORMATION QUAD CANE

Walking With A Quad Cane

follow the step below when you walk with a quad cane.

STEP 1
Hold the quad cane in the hand opposite your injured or weaker leg. Make sure the flat side of the quad cane is closest to you body.

STEP 2
Place all four legs of the quad cane on the ground when you move it forward. You quad can should be about one step length ahead of you. Keep it close to you body for support and balance.

STEP 3
Step forward with you weaker leg.

STEP 4
Support your weight with both the quad cane and your injured leg, Step through with your stronger leg.

STEP 5
Continue to repeat steps 1 through 4.

TIPS
➱ Do not take step unless your quad cane is firmly on the ground.
➱ Do not place you quad cane too far forward, the quad cane should be directly across from the instep of your weaker foot.
➱ When turning, take small steps and do not pivot, Check your quad cane tips regularly. Replace them when they are worn. You can buy new tips from a drug store or medical supply company.
➱ Be careful when walking on uneven or wet surfaces.
➱ Use good posture when walking.
➱ Check your before stepping.
➱ Walk at a safe pace.

INFORMATION WHEELCHAIR

CARA MEMILIH KERUSI RODA ( WHEELCHAIR )

Siapa kata untuk memilih kerusi roda adalah satu perkara yang mudah ?

Kerusi roda ada beza dari segi rasa menggunakannya, muat ke tidak, selesa ke tidak, serta apa fungsi yang boelh digunakan. Adakah sekadar duduk dan boleh ditolak sudah memadai ?

Bayak faktor yang kita boleh lihat semasa memilih kerusi roda :


➨ Faktor Umur  - Kanak kanak, dewasa , warga emas.

➨ Saiz Badan  - Samada kurus sangat atau besar sangat.

➨ Destinasi - Maksutnya disini ada yang menggunakan kerusi roda bukan untuk semua perkara. Mungkin tidak boleh berdiri terlalu lama atau berjalan terlalu banyak.
Contohnya : Macam mengambil botol diatas para tiada masalah, cuma kalau berjalan atau berdiri terlalu lama sahaja kurang larat pada kaki.

➨ Keadaan Nak Guna - Ada yang memang guna untuk dirumah sahaja, Memang tiada masalah untuk ini. Kalau yang untuk bawa travel, fungsi- fungsi lain perlu ambil kira. Seperti kerusi roda yang ringan dan tidak besar sangat serta boleh dilipat. (7kg siap ada beg )

➨ Sekiranya ada perlukan kerusi yang boleh dimandikan sekali. Kalau perlu untuk seat kerusi roda tersebut anda hanya boleh dapatkan yang plastic PVC sahaja.

Dibawah saya senarikan apa ciri-ciri yang ada perlu perhatikan semasa membeli kerusi roda :


➩ FUNGSI BREAK DI TANGAN DAN TAYAR.

➩ TEMPAT LETAK TANGAN YANG SELESA.

➩ SAIZ ORANG YANG MENGUNAKAN KERUSI RODA.

➩ TEMPAT LETAK KAKI.

➩ KERUSI RODA YANG BOLEH DILIPAT. ( BOLEH SIMPAN DIDALAM KERETA )

➩ BOLEH BUKA DIBAHAGIAN BAWAH UNTUK MEMBUANG AIR. ( SPECIAL ORDER )

➩ YANG RINGAN. ( RINGAN 9KG - 11KG ) ( BIASA 20KG )

➩ TRAVEL WHEELCHAIR 7KG SAHAJA SIAP ADA BEG.

➩ ADA YANG LEBIH GEMAR MENGGUNAKAN AUTOMATIK WHEELCHAIR.
    ( IKUT KEPADA BAJET KEWANGAN ANDA )

# kenapa perlunya semua ini ? penting kepada si penolaknya, jadi takut-takut tak berapa rajin untuk tolak setiap masa. Nanti terbedosa pulak kalau tiba-tiba rasa berkira. Jadi lebih baik kita buatkan kondisi kerusi roda itu lebih baik dan keadaan sekeliling pun mesra kerusi roda. Bolehlah orang yang menaikinya itu boleh berdikari sendiri dengan mudah. Jadi perlu ambil tahu jenis- jenis kerusi roda adalah option yang terbaik.

COMMODES CHAIR

What are commodes used for ?

Commodes are used when it is difficult to travel to the toilet or for support over the toilet or for support over the toilet. Commodes may come with or without wheels.

How do i install commode?

- If the commode is adjustable, adjust the commode to a height appropriate for you size. The commode should be low enough to enable easier sitting and standing.

To adjustable the height of the legs :

- Depress the spring button on one leg and leg and lengthen or shorten the leg piece to the desired position.

- Ensure that the spring button is fully engaged in the adjustable hole and the leg does not move. 

- Adjust the other three legs to the same length and make sure that the commode sits level.

- Ensure that the spring buttons are fully engaged in the adjustable holder.

How do i use the commode?

- Check to ensure the commode is level and stable before sitting.

- The commode seat must be down before sitting on the commode.

- If using a wheeled commode, ensure that the brakes are fully locked before use.

How down

- Back up to the commode until you feel the back of your legs touching it.

- Reach back for the armrest. place both hands firmly on the armrest before sitting on the commode.

- Slowly lower yourself into the commode by bending you elbows and, if possible you hips and knees.

Standing up

- Pushing against the armrest, slowly raise yourself from the commode. Bend at the knees if possible.

Over the toilet

- Some commodes can be used over the toilet if the pain is removed. 

- Remove pail from commode. The pail is removed.

- Replace with splash guard if available.

- Lift lid toilet., Position commode over toilet with splash guard in bowl.

- Ensure brakes are engaged on wheeled commode. And the commode us stable before setting .

How do i care for the commode?

Keeping some water in the bottom og the pail make emptying and cleaning the pail easier. 

PERALATAN SOKONGAN

APAKAH PERALATAN SOKONGAN BAGI PESAKIT?

Bukan mudah untuk mencari keperluan bagi seorang pesakit (patients). Untuk memudahkan lagi pergerakan serta pengurusan patients menyediakan kelengkapan yang secukupnya. 

1. KERUSI RODA

Kerusi roda ada yang pelbagai jenis. Ada yang boleh kita dapatkan di hospital atau famasi. 

2. COMMODE CHAIR

Apa benda pulak commode ini? kebiasaanya kedaan pesakit agak sukar untuk berjalan ke bilik air. Dengan adanya commode pesakit tidak perlu lagi ke bilik air untuk membuang air kerana dibawah commode telah tersedia baldi untuk mengisi najis pesakit. Penjaga hanya perlu membersihkannya semula selepas pesakit mengunakannya.

3. TILAM AINGIN

Adalah tilam khas yang kebiasannya digunakan di hospital bagi memberikan keleseaan kepada pesakit untuk tidur dengan nyenyak dan direka khas berbentuk timbul lembut dan diisi angin. Tilam fungsi nya seperti mengurut badan pesakit. Selain itu ia juga dapat mengurangkan terjadinya KUDIS TEKANAN. 

4. KATIL HOSPITAL

Katil Hospital yang mempunyai 3 fungsi adalah yang paling sesuai. Ia bergantung kepada kewangan anda juga. Selain 3 fungsi , ada juga 2 fungsi serta 1 fungsi. Kerana Katil Hospital mempunyai ciri yang paling penting seperti menaikkan kepala, kaki pesakit. Ainya mampu memberikan keselesaan kepada penjaga seperti menyuap makanan ataupun mengelap badan pesakit.

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Hari ini dah try check kandungan gula dalam darah anda? 

Normal ke tidak? Yang paling penting kawal permakanan anda ok, Serta dapatkan nasihat daripada doctor 

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BENEFITS OF PEDAL EXERCISER :)

Pedal exercisers are compact and portable machines that can give low impact exercise to most people even while working, traveling, reading newspaper or watching TV.

It can also be used by people in a reduced physical capability such as those recovering from injury or medical ailments. This has to be done under the supervision of a doctor or a certified physical therapist.

Various research have shown that people who spend lots of time sitting at home or at work will still gain weight and body mass even though they exercised regularly. It is therefore necessary for people to break up long periods of sitting by stretching, standing or doing some activity like pedal exercises.

Pedal exercises are low impact exercises that can help the joints to become stronger and healthier thus alleviating the problems caused by Arthritis and Gout.

HOW TO USE THE PEDAL EXERCISER

# Pedal exercisers are good for upper and lower body muscles. The pedaling exercises will help to build endurance, improve muscle strength and joint range of motion.

# Improved blood circulation, and weight loss are added benefits.

# They work well for most people because the resistance level can be changed for a more challenging or less challenging workout.

1. Lower Body Exercises

To strengthen and exercise the lower body muscles, place the pedal exerciser on the floor, place feet on the pedals and begin pedaling at the zero tension setting. The muscles that are worked are similar to those worked when using a bicycle.

The legs, hips, knees and calves are all working during the pedaling motion.

The tension setting of the exerciser and the duration of the exercise can be gradually increased to increase the impact on the lower body parts.

2. Upper Body Exercises

To strengthen and exercise the upper body muscles, place the pedal exerciser on a table. Grab hold of the pedals with both hands and begin pedaling at the zero tension setting.

The cyclic motion of the arms will exercise the biceps, triceps, shoulders and forearms. To strengthen and build these upper body muscles, increase the tension setting of the exerciser and the duration of the exercise.

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APA ITU BED SORE ATAU KUDIS TEKANAN? PENCEGAHAN DAN CARA RAWATAN.

Apa iti kudis tekanan atau Bed Sore? Kudis tekanan ialah kulit atau tisu yang tercedara disebabkan kurangnya pengaliran darah dikawasan kulit yang terlibat. Kebiasaannya ia berlaku disebabkan baring yang terlalu lama dan tidak berubah kedudukan. Kebanyakan kudis tekanan berlaku pada pesakit -pesakit lumpuh, atau yang mengalami koma dan tidak mampu bergerak untuk mengubah kedudukan. Antara tanda -tanda kudis tekanan akan berlaku ialah timbul warna kemerahan-merahan pada bahagian yang berisiko. Kawasan yang berisiko berlaku kudis tekanan ialah

- Siku
- Tumit
- Punggung
- Buku Lali
Ini akan menjadi lebih bahaya kerana komplikasi seperti jangkitan kuman boleh berlaku jika kudis tidak dibersihkan dan dijaga dengan rapi. Kudis tekanan selalunya menyebabkan rasa sakit yang kuat.

Ada beberapa cara bagi mencegah dan mengawal Bed Sore :
# Pastikan pesakit sentiasa dipusingkan kiri atau kekanan
dengan kerap sekurang-kurangnya 2 jam sekali.
# Pastikan tilam pesakit merupakan tilam yang lembut dan
tidak keras.
# Pesakit boleh dibantu dengan menyediakan pelampung
kudis tekanan yang berbentuk bulat atau dipanggil donut pillow
# Sentiasa memantau bahagian kulit ketika melakukan
penukaran lampin buang kepada pesakit.
# Pastikan anda kerap menukar lampin pesakit apabila
pesakit kencing atau berak.
# Jika anda kemampuan dapatkan PUMP AIR MATTRESS
& RIPPLE MATTRESS supaya bahagian belakang
pesakit sentiasa mempunyai tekanan yang
berbeza -beza,Kerana ia mampu mengelakkan tekanan
yang kekal pada bahagian belakang badan pesakit

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TIP UNTUK KEKAL SIHAT DI MUSIM PANAS

# Banyakkan minum air suam tanpa mengira tahap aktiviti.
# Minum minuman isotonik untuk mengantikan garam yang hilang akibat berpeluh.
# Lebihkan masa berada di dalam rumah dan hadkan aktiviti luar anda.
# Pakai topi/ payung untuk mengelak daripada pancaran haba terus ke badan kita.
# Buka kipas/ penghawa dingin untuk menyejukkan badan.
# Pakai pakaian yang ringan, berwarna terang dan longgar.
# Tidak duduk di dalam kenderaan yang bertutup tanpa pendingin udara.
# Pakai losyen perlindungan suria (seeloknya lebih dari SPF
30 ke atas)
# Kurangkan minum, minuman berkafein alkohol dan bergula.

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INFORMATION MUCUS CLEARANCE DEVICE

FLUTTER ( MUCUS CLEARANCE DEVICE )
The FLUTTER Provide Positive Expiatory Pressure (PEP)
Therapy For Patients With Mucus Producing Respiratory Conditions Including :
- Atelectasis
- Bronchitis
- Brochiactasis (Mucus)
- Cystic Fibrosis
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Dieases, Such As Asthma

Brochiatasis with thick mucus. Smoker's cough with thick mucus.
# Morning - 20 minutes
# Mid-day - 10 minutes
# Evening - 15 minutes
Each section practices 4 times inhalation to full capacity and exhalation at 2 time s normal speed, Until all air has been expelled.
One full inhalation plus one full exhalation slightly forced to bring up cough.

INSTRUMENTS