Live Safely in Your Home
If you’re sleeping in your recliner, you’re not alone. Many people find their recliner the most comfortable place to sleep. It’s common for people who are recovering from injuries, recuperating after surgery, or suffering from chronic acid reflux to sleep in their recliners. However, sleeping in a recliner comes with important safety considerations. Whether you’re …
It’s that time of year again! Time for the 2022 EquipMeOT gift guide! This curated list includes a variety of ideas to improve comfort, independence, and safety for you and your loved ones this holiday season! Gifts Shoulder Heating Pad Ice/Heat Slippers Multi-positional Wedge Weighted Sleeping Mask Shower Seat Cushion Pill Organizer Electric Drink Dispenser …
Are you struggling to sleep following a hip replacement? Or are you preparing for a hip replacement (maybe double) and want to know some tips on how to sleep comfortably? You are not alone. Many people struggle to sleep after a hip replacement because of the pain or discomfort. But fear not, I have years …
Can’t sleep after shoulder surgery? Recently had an injury or went through a shoulder surgery such as a rotator cuff repair? Don’t worry. Many patients have no idea how to sleep after shoulder surgery. It’s common for patients with shoulder surgery have trouble sleeping because they can’t get comfortable at night. Invest some time and …
Not sure how to sleep after knee surgery? Currently struggling to sleep after knee surgery? Maybe you are a partner of someone recovering from knee surgery who can’t sleep? Or maybe you have a knee surgery coming up and want to learn? Knee surgery recovery can be complicated, but sleeping after knee surgery doesn’t have …
Welcome to the 2021 EquipMeOT gift guide! This curated list includes a variety of ideas to improve comfort, independence, and safety for you and your loved ones this holiday season! Enough talk…let’s get straight to the recommendations. Gifts Electric Toothbrushes Phone Lanyards Neck Pillow Stick-on Ice Pack Multi-positional Wedge Add-on Traction Cleats Gel Seat Cushion …
Do you struggle with bed mobility? Considering a bed mobility aid? You are not alone. Many of the patients, or their caregivers, that I have worked with struggle with bed mobility following a surgery or an injury. But you do not need expensive equipment or bed mobility aids. The bed ladder is a simple and …
When it comes to recovering from a back injury or surgery, the log roll technique is an essential tool for getting in and out of bed. The log roll technique is so popular it is often taught by therapists in hospitals to patients who will be going home. However, I understand that not everyone may …
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Bed mobility after hip replacement, or more specifically, getting in and out of bed is a common place where we see some challenges maintaining hip precautions after surgery or injury. Maintaining your hip precautions (no bending more than 90 degrees, no crossing your legs, no pivoting on surgical leg) during all daily activities following a …
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So, you know you need a grab bar to prevent falls. But maybe you don’t have a wall nearby to add one. Or maybe you need a grab bar temporarily and don’t want to add holes to your walls or your tile bathrooms. Well, worry no more. I have a no-drill grab bar solution that …