Many children dislike going to the doctor and having a stranger look closely at them. Even a trip to the eye doctor at a place like Premier Eye Care & Surgery can be scary with the machines and eye drops. Children become nervous with the unknown. How can you prepare your child for the first eye exam?
Practice Makes Perfect
Before going to the doctor's office, take some time to explain to your child what will happen during the eye examination.
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Your First Physical Therapy Session: What You Need To Know
Have you been referred by your doctor or physician to a physical therapist? If so, there are many reasons as to why this may be the case. Perhaps you recently had surgery that you need therapy to recover from, or maybe you're experiencing pain that your doctor believes could be relieved by physical therapy. Regardless, there are a few things you'll want to be aware of before you show up to your first physical therapy session.
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How To Properly Clean Your Prosthetic Limb
If you own a prosthetic limb, it's important you that you properly care and clean your prosthetic limb to ensure it remains in excellent condition. Here is your guide to caring for different parts of your prosthetic limb, avoiding infection of your amputated limb, and ensuring you don't permanently damage it.
Use Your Prosthesis Properly
In most cases, your prosthesis shouldn't be exposed to water, as water can damage or warp certain parts of your prosthetic limb.
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2 STD Signs In Women That Are Often Mistaken For Other Health Problems
Many people think that the signs of STDs, or sexually transmitted diseases, are always obvious and have unique symptoms. The truth is that some STDs have absolutely no symptoms, and some some have similar symptoms to other health problems, which leads to incorrect at-home treatment. If you are sexually active or have been in the past, watch out for these STD symptoms that are often mistaken for other health conditions.
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