Self-help Management back
  • 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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    Suggestion Of Places To Go For Help back
  • 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 back
  • 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 back
    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.
     
    State Government back
    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.
     
    Local Government back
    Local Government can help in a number of ways. Contact them to enquire.
    Find your local council [www.dvc.vic.gov.au]
  • 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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