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This handout is a chapter in the Spine Care Companion and reviews the recovery process after spinal procedures, including how much rest is needed in recovery.

This handout lists activity restrictions for a woman who has had a baby by Cesarean section.

This handout provides a checklist for the perinatal doctor or nurse to mark activity restrictions for a pregnant woman. The provider may check "Not restricted," "Bedrest," "Modfied bedrest," or "Complete bedrest." Other specific activities such as housework, driving, shopping, etc. are listed.

This handout explains how a retrograde urethrogram works, how it is done, how to prepare for it, what to expect during the exam, and how to get the results.

This handout explains the Return to Sport Rehabilitation Program at the UW Medicine Sports Medicine Center at Husky Stadium. This program is for athletes who are returning to activity after surgery or a long-term injury.

This handout is a chapter from the Spine Care Companion, and provides instructions for getting back to regular exercise routines after spinal procedures.

As you approach the end of your treatment, you might be thinking about your job. Cancer diagnosis and treatment can affect every part of your life, including employment. The decision to return to work depends on many different factors. This document explores different topics to think about and discuss with your doctor. 

This brochure explains what to expect, how to prepare, and how to plan for recovery from rhinoplasty surgery, which is done to alter the appearance of the nose.

This handout explains what to expect after a rib fracture. It includes instructions for using an incentive spirometer to help prevent pneumonia or a collapsed lung.

This handout gives important instructions for patients who are scheduled for a right heart catheterization at UW Medical Center - Montlake campus. It includes how to prepare before coming to the hospital, what to bring with you, fasting instructions, what to expect during the procedure, and activity restrictions afterward.

This handout gives important instructions for patients who are scheduled for a right heart catheterization at UW Medical Center - Northwest campus. It includes how to prepare before coming to the hospital, what to bring with you, fasting instructions, what to expect during the procedure, and activity restrictions afterward.

This handout explains how to prepare and what to expect when you are scheduled for a right heart catheterization at UW Medical Center.

This handout explains both the common and the more rare risks involved in having nasal or sinus surgery.

This handout explains non-surgical treatment options when the rotator cuff tendon is torn. It advises rest and describes 7 exercises to strengthen the shoulder.

This handout explains sacroiliac joint injections to diagnose or treat pain. It includes risks, how to prepare, and what to expect during and after the injection.

This handout provides guidelines for safe disposal of needles, syringes, and lancets used by patients who have diabetes. It includes locations in King County for safe disposal of sharps, and specific steps to follow when using drop boxes.

This handout explains the feeding "building blocks" used in the NICU. It describes the different stages in feeding progression and tells when and how your baby will start oral feedings by breast or bottle.

This handout gives tips to help make sure your home is safe for your baby. It includes security around strangers and safety in the crib, in the bathtub, in the kitchen. It also gives tips for fire safety, air safety, and how to instruct babysitters for safe care of your infant.

This handout explains the best ways to help your baby sleep safely. It includes the "ABCs" of safe sleep: Alone, on the Back, and in a Crib.

This handout gives tips to help lower the risk of aspiration and choking. It includes check boxes for a speech pathologist to indicate the most helpful tips for the patient.

This handout gives helpful tips on how to stay safe and healthy while traveling. Included are a list of medicines to take, and what to include in a "traveler's medical kit."

This document is part of the "Rehab and Beyond" manual. It discusses home safety, fire safety, personal safety, and what to do in case of an emergency.

This handout is for patients of University Reproductive Care who are having a saline infusion sonogram. This exam uses sound waves to create images of the uterus. It will show if you have polyps, fibroids, or scar tissue in the uterus.

This handout shows how the "Prostate Cancer Road Map" can be used to estimate your risk for cancer and to help lower your risk for cancer. This sample uses an imaginary patient called "John Smith."

This handout gives tips for saving energy while doing daily activities. Included are sections on pacing, supporting the body, organizing the home, and planning self-care and household tasks so that they are not as tiring.