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… Overview A splint protects a broken bone or other injury. … hold the injured area in place. How can you care for yourself when you wear a splint? … how we develop our content . … Splint Care Tips … Overview A splint protects a broken bone …
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… cool air from a hair dryer. Cast and skin care Try blowing cool air from a hair dryer or … How this information was developed . … Cast Care Tips … Overview When you first get your cast A …
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… for support. It also may include a brace, splint, or cast and physiotherapy. In some … role in managing a health condition. Wrist Care: Preventing Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Check … hand, or wrist injury Try the following tips to help relieve hand or wrist pain, …
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… Syndrome: Safe Posture and Movements Cast Care Tips Cerebral Palsy Cervical Disc Herniation … Fusion for Scoliosis Spinal Manipulation Splint Care Tips Splinting …
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… include first aid (such as using a brace, splint, or cast), a special shoe (orthotic … body responds to a symptom and what kind of care you may need. These include: Your age . … minor foot or ankle injury Try the following tips to help relieve foot or ankle pain, …
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… These injuries usually need prompt medical care. They may include: Bruises ( contusions ). … and other first aid (such as using a brace, splint, or cast), or physiotherapy. Some leg … for a minor leg injury Try the following tips to help relieve leg pain, swelling, and …
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… Acute injuries usually need prompt medical care. They include: Bruises ( contusions ). … include first aid (such as using a brace, splint, or cast), "setting" a broken bone or … arm. Minor arm injury Try the following tips to help relieve arm pain, swelling, and …
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… injury may include first aid and a brace, splint, or cast. It also may include … body responds to a symptom and what kind of care you may need. These include: Your age . … occur. Minor elbow injury Try the following tips to help relieve elbow pain, swelling, and …
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… a long time, such as when using a cast or splint. Problems affecting the arteries … body responds to a symptom and what kind of care you may need. These include: Your age . … Problems Self-Care Try the following tips to help relieve minor leg pain, swelling, …
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… symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome with home care. This includes wearing a wrist splint, icing your wrist, and avoiding … likely to relieve your symptoms. Try these tips. Wear a wrist splint. Stop or change …