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Self-help Management
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When getting into bed sit on the edge keeping
knees close together, lie down on your side, lifting both legs at
the same time.
Reverse this to get up.
Try not to attempt to pull yourself up from lying on
your back.
Keep knees together when rolling over in bed.
Sleep with a pillow between the legs, add more in
other areas for support.
When getting into a car: Sit down first and then
swing legs keeping them together.
Avoid sofas and chairs that are too low or too soft.
Try to reduce the stress on the joint.
Avoid any movement with your knees apart.
Take smaller steps when walking.
Avoid stairs if possible.
Take breaks.
Move within the limits of pain.
Avoid twisting, bending or squatting.
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| Places To Go For Help
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Hospitals [ring out patients or ask who to
contact]
Specialized Store that deal in Aids for Disabled People
Health and Disabilities Services
Chronic Pain Clinic
Rehabilitation Clinic/Hospital
Physiotherapist Clinic
Red Cross
Chemist
Psychologist / Counsellor / Social Worker / Occupational
Therapist
Community Centre
Family and Friends
Governments either Federal, State and Local
Ask Around
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| Where to Find Girdles & Pelvic Belts
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| Clothing Department Stores that sell
underwear.
Phone Book or on-line: keywords:- girdles, maternity
girdles, lingerie.
Rehabilitation Hospitals; speak to a Physiotherapist,
Occupational Therapist or Social Worker.
Orthotists
Specialty Women's Lingerie Shop.
Orthopaedic Centre's / Sport Orthopaedic.
Physiotherapy Department in Hospital.
Your local Doctor could refer you to a supply
outlet.
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| Federal Government
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| Some Government provides a range of concessions
and benefits. Some Federal Governments provide a range of supports
that may be in the form of regular income support payments, rent
assistance or assistance is also available to cares of people with a
disability.
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| State Government
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| Some State Concessions are designed to improve
the affordability of services to low-income households. Areas
covered by some State Concessions include energy, water and
sewerage, municipal rates and transport. Some State Concessions are
designed to improve the affordability of services to low-income
households. Areas covered by some State Concessions include energy,
water and sewerage, municipal rates and transport.
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| Local Government
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Local Government can help in a number of ways.
Contact them to enquire.
Nursing care
Home delivered meals
Domestic assistance (e.g. cleaning, gardening, home modification
and maintenance)
Personal care (e.g. showering) Transport / Disabled Parking Permit
Respite Care
Counselling
Needs assessment
Maternal and Child Health
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| For more information on places and people to go
to for help view
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