Body Basics
This joint, found in your leg, is the largest and most complex in the body.
What is the knee?
Drinking enough of this every day can keep your muscles and joints healthy and help prevent cramps/dehydration.
What is water?
When you feel unsteady, this is the first thing you should do.
What is sit down or call for help?
When using a rolling walker, always make sure this part of it is locked to avoid falls.
What are the brakes?
This kind of pain, felt the day after exercise, is often called “good pain.”
What is muscle soreness?
The muscles on the front of your upper arm that help with bending your elbow.
What are the biceps?
This meal is often called the most important of the day, as it helps fuel you for therapy sessions.
What is breakfast?
Always use this when getting up from a seated position to help prevent falls.
What is a grab bar or handrail?
If you’re sitting down with a cane, always keep it on this side of your body.
What is your strong side?
This type of pain is sharp and usually signals that you should stop and check with your therapist.
What is sharp pain?
These muscles support your posture and run along your spine.
What are the back muscles?
This practice involves focusing on your breath and being present, helping reduce stress and anxiety.
What is mindfulness or meditation?
These kinds of shoes help prevent falls by keeping your feet stable.
What are shoes with non-slip soles or non-slip shoes?
This type of chair helps you get up with less strain and prevents sudden falls back into it.
What is a lift chair?
When dealing with chronic pain, this gel-filled object can help reduce discomfort.
What is hot/cold pack?
The bone in your upper arm that connects your shoulder to your elbow. Hint:it's very funny!
What is the humerus?
Eating a variety of colorful fruits and vegetables provides these substances to aid recovery.
What are vitamins and minerals?
When reaching for something above you, avoid standing on these to prevent falls.
What are chairs or stools?
This tool can help you reach objects that are high or far without straining.
What is a reacher or grabber?
The number one thing to remember when feeling pain during therapy is to do this.
What is communicate with your therapist?
These muscles are located on your upper leg and are important for walking and standing up.
What are the quadriceps?
A minimum of this many hours of sleep each night helps with healing and energy levels.
What are 7–8 hours?
The safest way to position yourself when using a walker.
What is inside the walker?
This assistive device provides the most support when standing or walking, especially for people with balance issues.
What is a walker?
A common method for relieving mild pain without medication involves deep breathing and this mental focus technique.
What is relaxation or mindfulness?