Returning to daily day life after heart surgery can seem overwhelming. Your journey to recovery will be easier when you know what to expect during the healing period and when you have the right tools to assist you. Plan for...
Buckling up when getting in your car is fortunately routine for most of us and it saves lives. Statistics show that the risk of deadly injuries are reduced by 45–50% when drivers and front seat passengers use a seat belt....
Chest supports are a non-pharmacologic approach and an adjunctive treatment of pain. "Data from children hospitals around the world reveal that pain in pediatric patients infancy to adolescence is common under-recognized and under-treated." This was the staggering introduction in a...
Like many advanced medical procedures, cardiac surgery is costly. Ranging from the anesthetic, in-theater, sterilization, and even postoperative care. Surprisingly, out of all these stages, it’s actually the postoperative phase that can become the most burdensome. During this period, patients...
The Benefits of Yoga for Pain Management The effectiveness of pain management strategies varies for each individual and their level of pain. Opioids are known to provide instant relief, which is why it’s the most common prescription for pain. However,...