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If you have ever suffered from dry eyes, you know how irritating and painful the condition can be. Whether your case of dry eyes is mild or severe, TranquilEyes can help! TranquilEyes goggles use moist heat to soothe eyes and relieve them of itchiness and fatigue. Simply soak the included moisture pads in hot water, place them in the eye covers, and wear the TranquilEyes goggles for at least 20 minutes (45 for severe dry eyes). TranquilEyes is ideal for anyone who deals with dry eyes due to normal aging, use of contact lenses, LASIK surgery, extended computer use, medical conditions, or sim...
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Did you know December and January are when gyms sell the most gym memberships? The most popular New Year resolutions are weight loss and to get in shape, and many of us (I know I have tried this) assume that buying the gym membership will be enough motivation. Sometimes it even works, but rarely for very long. Instead, here are some easy ways to get motivated to lose weight (and then stay motivated once you’ve started!): Be nice to yourself. One of the hardest parts is admitting and then deciding to lose weight so congratulate yourself for doing that! The negative records that play in ...
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With the holiday season gearing up into full swing, most of us are more concerned about how big of a turkey (and then tree) to get than we are about our flexible spending account through work. Financial experts will tell you that is a big mistake – if you have a medical flexible spending account (FSA) through your employer and you don’t use that money by the end of the year then you’ll lose it. That’s right – use it or lose it. This is also the time of year for open enrollment for employee benefits, so if you haven’t been taking advantage of your ability to save through a FSA...
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Anyone suffering from incontinence problems knows that it is hard to lead a normal, day-to-day without feeling anxious.  Individuals with incontinence issues have fears about leaking onto furniture or having their portable urinals leak while traveling.  Fortunately, products have been designed to help combat fears and allow these incontinent individuals to feel confident, regardless of where they are. The Ursec Spill Proof Urinal is designed with an innovative anti-reflux system that is spill-proof and features stain-resistant plastic.  This large, clear urinal is available in either mal...
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Have you ever suffered from back pain, whether it’s just occasional or chronic, but do not have the money to drop on a massage or a chiropractor visit? Stretching your back is the easiest way to relieve tense muscles in the entire back area but unless you’ve been directed on how to do it exactly, stretching on your can be more harmful than helpful. There are products out on the market that cater to these needs specifically; these back stretchers are endorsed by personal trainers, physicians and even massage therapists so stop worrying about expensive medical bills with the investment of a ...
Dignity with Incontinence
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Anyone suffering from incontinence problems knows that it is hard to lead a normal, day-to-day without feeling anxious.  Individuals with incontinence issues have fears about leaking onto furniture or having their portable urinals leak while traveling.  Fortunately, products have been designed to help combat fears and allow these incontinent individuals to feel confident, regardless of where they are.

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Moving yourself is usually cheaper than hiring movers, but if you hurt your back in the process you end up having to pay for medical care and potentially lost wages if your injury keeps you from being able to work. Hand dollies are an essential for moving, but shoulder dollies (also called “moving straps”) promote proper posture and lifting techniques to help you avoid injury (and strain) when moving large, heavy objects.

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Safety Bathtubs Prevent Elderly Falls
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Safety bathtubs, more commonly known as walk in bathtubs, are an ideal fall prevention for the elderly in the bathroom.  More falls occur for the elderly in the bathroom than in any other room in the home, and a majority of those bathroom falls happen in conjunction with the bath or shower (how many times have you heard the familiar refrain that he/she was getting in/out of the bath/shower when they fell and broke their hip?). Sometimes we assume the only other option is to have someone help the person with impaired mobility bathe, but the lack of dignity and independence associated with that option can be horrifying. Walk in bathtubs are specifically designed for increased safety and fall prevention while simultaneously allowing people with mobility issues the independence and dignity of bathing themselves.

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Mobility devices such as power chairs and scooters help people with mobility issues lead active lifestyles, but in order to fully take advantage of your mobility device you need to have a way to transport it. With numerous power chair and scooter lifts available on the market, how do you know which is the best mobility lift to transport your powered wheelchair or medical scooter?

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Physical Therapists Explain Kyphosis
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According to the U.S. National Library of Medicine, kyphosis “is a curving of the spine that causes a bowing or rounding of the back, which leads to a hunchback or slouching posture.” Curvature of the spine isn’t automatically a kyphosis diagnosis, but do visit your health care provider if you have spinal curvature. Sometimes rehab health professionals are unsure how best to help kyphosis patients because kyphosis can affect people of all ages, have a range of diagnoses, and different causes; leading occupational and physical therapists discuss kyphosis and we’re sharing the key information with you.

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Mobility aids are devices which increase independent mobility for the elderly and anyone with limited mobility; with lift chairs the user has the luxury of being lifted by the chair at the mere touch of a button. If you’re constantly on the go then sitting in a chair all day in front of the tv may sound like a luxury but if you’re restricted to the chair because of mobility issues it can feel like a prison. For those people a wide variety of lift chairs are available, from the basic to luxury lift chairs which include heat, massage, and more.

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