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After your cesarean birth : What you can do

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122095
Physiotherapy Department. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre , 2015.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW415_AfterYourCSBirth.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW415
Learn about the exercise program recommended for you after you give birth by cesarean section.
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW415_AfterYourCSBirth.pdf
Website Notes
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Corporate Author
Physiotherapy Department
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
PDF; 2 p.
Subject
Postnatal Care
Exercise
Abstract
Learn about the exercise program recommended for you after you give birth by cesarean section.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW415
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Birthing balls: Using exercise balls for labour and after your baby is born

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog111026
Department of Anesthesiology. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital & Health Centre , 2020.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW721_BirthingBalls.pdf
Material Type
Online
Handout
Call Number
BCW721
Pamphlet describing how to use a birthing ball safely during pregnancy. It also provides information on how to use the birthing ball after the baby is born - for both you and your baby, and how to keep the ball in good repair.
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URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW721_BirthingBalls.pdf
Corporate Author
Department of Anesthesiology
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital & Health Centre
Publication Date
2020
Physical Description
PDF file
Subject
Prenatal Care-Fitness
Exercise Warm-Up. Stretching
Postnatal Care
Abstract
Pamphlet describing how to use a birthing ball safely during pregnancy. It also provides information on how to use the birthing ball after the baby is born - for both you and your baby, and how to keep the ball in good repair.
Language
English
Material Type
Online
Handout
Call Number
BCW721
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URLs
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Carpal tunnel syndrome in pregnancy

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog111211
Physiotherapy Department. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital & Health Centre , 2014.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW410_CarpalTunnelSyndromePregnancy_2014.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW410
This pamphlet provides information on Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in Pregnancy, including: What it is, signs and symptoms, treatments, and what happens after giving birth.
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URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW410_CarpalTunnelSyndromePregnancy_2014.pdf
Author
Physiotherapy Department
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital & Health Centre
Publication Date
2014
Physical Description
PDF file: 2 p.
Subject
Pregnancy/Childbirth. Obstetrics
Pregnancy Complications
Massage
Exercise Warm-Up. Stretching
Abstract
This pamphlet provides information on Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in Pregnancy, including: What it is, signs and symptoms, treatments, and what happens after giving birth.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW410
Images
URLs
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Danger sédentarité: Vivre plus en bougeant plus

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog114287
Carre, Francois. Paris, France: Cherche-Midi [Le] , 2013.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
GT 270 CAR 2013
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
La sédentarité tue sans bruit. Les conclusions scientifiques le prouvent, ne pas pratiquer d'exercice physique favorise le développement de nombreuses pathologies au pronostic grave, telles que l'obésité, le diabète, les maladies cardio-vasculaires ou encore les troubles musculo-squelettiques.; Une…
Alternate Title
[Danger sedentarite: Vivre plus en bougeant plus]
Author
Carre, Francois
Place of Publication
Paris, France
Publisher
Cherche-Midi [Le]
Publication Date
2013
Physical Description
Paperback, 194 p.
Subject
Older Adults-Fitness/Exercise
Exercise
Obesity
Weight Control
Abstract
La sédentarité tue sans bruit. Les conclusions scientifiques le prouvent, ne pas pratiquer d'exercice physique favorise le développement de nombreuses pathologies au pronostic grave, telles que l'obésité, le diabète, les maladies cardio-vasculaires ou encore les troubles musculo-squelettiques.
Une seule et simple thérapeutique préventive et curative aux multiples effets bénéfiques : bouger!
À travers six portraits d'hommes et de femmes, ce livre offre des conseils faciles à appliquer et adaptés à l'âge et au mode de vie.
ISBN
9782749135120
Language
French
Material Type
Book
Call Number
GT 270 CAR 2013

Copies

copy 1 BC Children's and Women's Family Library Available
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Exercise program : Mitochondrial disease

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113583
Biochemical Diseases Clinic. BC Children's Hospital , 2015.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1693_MitochondrialDiseaseExercise_2015.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1693_MitochondrialDiseaseExercise_2015.pdf
Website Notes
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Corporate Author
Biochemical Diseases Clinic
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
PDF file: 18 p.
Subject
Exercise
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
URLs
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Let's get outside [Ojibwe]

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123213
Parkhill, Mike, Dordevic, Branislav [ill.], Roulette, Roger [trans.]. Government of Canada | Prince's Trust Canada | Children's Hospital Foundation of Manitoba | SayItFirst , 2019.
URL
https://sayitfirst.ca/video/video-lets-get-outside-in-ojibwe
Material Type
Book
Call Number
ELEM BC 200 PAR 2019 OJ
Geoff just wants an afternoon nap, but instead, enjoys a memorable day outside with his children. Geoff, Alex, Lolo and Nolan found out that going outside can be fun and healthy.; Includes English translation, Ojibwe translation, and Ojibwe syllabics.
  1 url  
URL
https://sayitfirst.ca/video/video-lets-get-outside-in-ojibwe
Author
Parkhill, Mike
Dordevic, Branislav [ill.]
Roulette, Roger [trans.]
Publisher
Government of Canada
Prince's Trust Canada
Children's Hospital Foundation of Manitoba
SayItFirst
Publication Date
2019
Physical Description
[np]
Series
An Ojibwe SayITFirst book
Subject
Exercise
Abstract
Geoff just wants an afternoon nap, but instead, enjoys a memorable day outside with his children. Geoff, Alex, Lolo and Nolan found out that going outside can be fun and healthy.
Includes English translation, Ojibwe translation, and Ojibwe syllabics.
ISBN
9781989618301
Language
Ojibwe
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
ELEM BC 200 PAR 2019 OJ
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Sitting still like a frog: Mindfulness exercises for kids (and their parents)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog119822
Snel, Eline. Boulder, CO: Shambhala Publications, Inc. , 2013.
Material Type
Book
CD
Call Number
JUNIOR EG 220 SNE 2013
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Simple mindfulness practices to help your child (ages 5-12) deal with anxiety, improve concentration, and handle difficult emotions.
Author
Snel, Eline
Place of Publication
Boulder, CO
Publisher
Shambhala Publications, Inc.
Publication Date
2013
Physical Description
Softcover, 105 p.
61 min.
Subject
Meditation
Mindfulness
Exercise
Abstract
Simple mindfulness practices to help your child (ages 5-12) deal with anxiety, improve concentration, and handle difficult emotions.
ISBN
9781611800586
Language
English
Material Type
Book
CD
Call Number
JUNIOR EG 220 SNE 2013

Copies

Copy 1 BC Children's and Women's Family Library Available
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Sneaky fitness: Fun, foolproof ways to slip fitness into your child's everyday life

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog112861
Lapine, Missy Chase, Didio, Larysa. Philadelphia, PA: Running Press Book Publishers , 2009.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
BB 420 LAP 2009
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
New York Times bestselling author Missy Chase Lapine inspired legions of parents to “sneak” good food into their children’s meals with The Sneaky Chef. Now she extends her concept of “sneakiness” beyond the kitchen, by teaming up with fitness expert Larysa Didio to pro…
Author
Lapine, Missy Chase
Didio, Larysa
Place of Publication
Philadelphia, PA
Publisher
Running Press Book Publishers
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
paperback, 296 p.
Subject
Exercise
Fitness
Children's Health-Fitness
Abstract
New York Times bestselling author Missy Chase Lapine inspired legions of parents to “sneak” good food into their children’s meals with The Sneaky Chef. Now she extends her concept of “sneakiness” beyond the kitchen, by teaming up with fitness expert Larysa Didio to provide parents with “Sneaky Strategies” for fitting in more exercise and calorie-burning activities into their child’s daily routine.
Sneaky Fitness will include:
• Age-appropriate exercises and games to get any resistant little exerciser up and moving (with targeted chapters for preschoolers, grade-school kids, and ‘tweens)
• Tips on specific toys and games that encourage exercise
• More healthy (and sneaky) recipes for fueling newly-active kids
ISBN
9780762437955
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
BB 420 LAP 2009

Copies

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Copy 2 BC Children's and Women's Family Library Available
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Stretches for clubfoot : Out of cast / pre-walking age

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113634
[Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2015.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1902_ClubFootStretchStrength_2015_Oct.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1902
Stretches and Strengthening; Bracing; Weight Bearing
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URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1902_ClubFootStretchStrength_2015_Oct.pdf
Website Notes
Click on the link above to view/print
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
PDF file; 2 p.
Subject
Clubfoot. Talipes
Exercise
Abstract
Stretches and Strengthening
Bracing
Weight Bearing
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1902
URLs
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Understanding getting active: Written by doctors for kids

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121281
Quigley, Columba, deLoache, Shawn. New York, NY: Jumo , 2018.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
JUNIOR BC 200 QUI 2018
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Comic book featuring Medikidz, superhero experts on health and illness. Explains how aerobic, muscle-strengthening, and bone-strengthening exercise in childhood and youth help the body. The Medikidz also explain how not exercising can harm the body.
Author
Quigley, Columba
deLoache, Shawn
Editor
Medikidz USA Inc.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Jumo
Publication Date
2018
Physical Description
Softcover; 32 p.
Subject
Exercise
Children's Health-Fitness
Young Adults-Fitness
Aerobic Exercise
Abstract
Comic book featuring Medikidz, superhero experts on health and illness. Explains how aerobic, muscle-strengthening, and bone-strengthening exercise in childhood and youth help the body. The Medikidz also explain how not exercising can harm the body.
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
JUNIOR BC 200 QUI 2018

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