Problem: Article: When showering, make sure to cover your brace or immobilizer with a plastic bag to keep it dry. Also, be careful to not fall or further injure yourself.  If an immobilizer is not present, carefully wash the incision site with soap and. Pat it dry gently afterwards.  Remember not to rub the incision site or to put any kind of cream or lotion over it. Avoid falling by sitting on a stool while showering. Never soak in a tub or pool unless otherwise advised by the doctor. Install hand rails in the shower, near the tub or next to the toilet. Put a slip proof mat on the bathroom floor inside the shower and even in the tub. Change the bandage on a daily basis in order to expose the incision site to air and allow it to heal. Make sure that the wound looks healthy, and is not suffering from infection. Watch out for the presence of redness, excessive drainage and unnecessary opening of the wound. Let your primary care physician and your dentist know that there are rods and pins in your leg. This will allow your doctor and dentist to take any possible metal in your system into consideration when they are treating you for other ailments.  Note that antibiotics should be taken before any kind of dental work is done, to reduce the risk of infection. Antibiotics are a prophylactic therapy done for as long as pins and rods are inside your body. The bed where you sleep in should be low enough to allow your feet to touch the floor. This will not only allow you to get in and out of bed without straining your femur, it also helps to prevent falls and other accidents from occurring. Make sure that your house and frequented areas are set up to give you easy access and prevent falls. Also, make sure hazards are clear from trafficked areas in order to avoid accidents.  Remove loose cords, wires, and rugs from the areas where you usually walk. Do not keep small animals because you might accidentally step on them. Repair uneven flooring. Provide good lighting. Individuals are advised to avoid contact with high temperatures such as hot baths, saunas and heat packs, because these can dilate blood vessels and increase incidents of bleeding. Although heat may feel good at first, it's potentially damaging effects need to be avoided. Stability of the femur must be maintained to prevent additional damage to the area and its surrounding tissues. Immobilization can be achieved by putting a splint and bandage on the affected area. Extreme activities and the application of too much pressure in the injured area should also be avoided to prevent further damage to the affected area. Avoid massage and other manipulation of the affected area until healing is complete. Cold compress can usually be placed over the injured area to promote constriction of blood vessels that reduces the risk of bleeding and swelling. Compression also aids in stimulating the flow of lymph fluid, which carries important nutrients to the damaged tissues surrounding the injury. Lymph fluid also removes waste from cells and body tissues which are an important part of the tissue regeneration process. The injured area should be kept elevated above the heart level. This action aids in proper blood circulation by promoting good venous blood return. Because the action of the veins is to return blood to the heart, elevating the injured area will allow gravity to aid venous blood return.
Summary: Take good care while showering. Change the bandage incision daily to monitor it and refresh it. Inform your health care team of your injury. Lower your bed to allow for easy access. Set up your living area to accommodate you. Protect yourself from extreme heat to prevent bleeding. Immobilize the limb. Apply a cold compress to reduce the risk of bleeding and swelling. Elevate the affected limb to aid in circulation.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Basically, you will be standing parallel to the line of the Frisbee’s flight.   Your forearm and your wrist should be bent inwards.  Your shoulders should not move. Note: It is important during this step to keep your arm parallel to the ground, or the Frisbee will not fly flat and will veer off course. The Frisbee should be out of your hand by the time your arm is in this position.

SUMMARY: Stand with the foot that corresponds to your dominant hand (the hand you will be throwing with) forward. Point your dominant shoulder in the direction you wish to throw. Turn your head the direction you wish to throw. Spread your feet shoulders length apart and bend your knees slightly. Grip the Frisbee in your dominant hand, with your thumb resting over the top of the disc, and your other four fingers. Raise your throwing arm parallel to the ground and tuck the Frisbee into your chest. Step into your throw while keeping your toes pointed perpendicular to the direction of the throw. Move your forearm and wrist outward in a quick throwing motion, while keeping your entire arm parallel to the ground, and your shoulder in place. Release (quickly) the flying disc just before your entire arm is straight and in a locked position. Repeat and practice, practice, practice!

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Scroll down to 'Personalize'.  You can also select High Contrast #1 for yellow text on black background or # 2 for green text on black background.
Summary: Right click on your screen. Scroll down to 'Basic and High Contrast Themes'. Select the High Contrast Black.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Your body has natural curves in it, and good posture helps promote them. To have good posture while you sit, you need to keep your shoulders back, your chest open, and your back straight and tall. To keep your shoulders back, you need to move your shoulders back and push your chest out more. You should feel your head move back as well. This should open up your chest and tuck in your abdomen muscles.  Your back should straighten naturally as you push your shoulders back and open your chest  Make sure you keep your shoulders straight and relaxed. They should not be elevated, rounded, or pulled too far backward. Now that you have your shoulders and chest aligned, it is time to learn to stand and walk with better posture. Start with your shoulders aligned with the rest of the spine and your abdomen pulled in. Keep your feet hip distance apart and balance your weight easily on the balls both feet. Relax your knees and hang your arms to the side. Imagine there is a string from the bottom of your feet to the top of your head, keeping your body aligned and balanced. To check your posture, you need to stand against the wall. Your head, shoulder blades, and buttocks should touch the wall and your heels should be 2-4 inches away from the wall. Take your arm and run the palm of your hand along the wall along the space at your lower back. If you are standing with correct posture, your hand should just fit in the area.  If there is more than a hand's width worth of space, you are pushing your stomach and hips out too much. You should contract your abs and pull your back toward the wall more. If your hand cannot fit, you are hunched too far forward and you need to push your shoulders back.
Summary:
Keep good form while sitting. Stand up straight. Check your posture.