The idea of undergoing hip replacement surgery can be daunting, both for the patient and their family. Read on for three ways you can help your parent or other loved one recover from their hip replacement surgery.
Optimise their nutrition
As hip replacement surgery is a major procedure it takes a huge toll on the body’s nutritional stores. Whether the surgery was done in an emergency after Mum broke her hip or a carefully planned operation to help improve Dad’s mobility their nutrition in the days after the surgery is very important for their recovery.…
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With a noticeable amount of the population suffering from lower back problems, it’s clear back pain is a common issue across Australia. If your back pain continues for more than four weeks or if it’s particularly severe from the onset, your doctor may recommend physiotherapy. Understanding more about physiotherapy and how it works will make starting your treatment journey easier.
Passive movements can help reduce your pain to a manageable level…
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Your own funeral. It’s not something most people really want to think about but dying will happen to everyone eventually. And, while you might think it’s overly morbid to plan for that day, it’s actually a sensible and highly practical thing to do.
For one thing, it gives you the peace of mind that you’ll get the send-off you really want, with every aspect just as you chose it. More importantly, it takes the pressure off your loved ones, giving them one less stressful thing to deal with during a difficult, grief-filled time.…
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