INPUT ARTICLE: Article: This is extremely important. Only a doctor should do this, as you could potentially sever an artery or cause nerve damage. Instead, simply try to immobilize the area rather than trying to manipulate it. You should pad the leg first with foam padding, a pillow, a blanket, or a piece of corrugated cardboard. Then, some solid, structured material should be used along the sides of the leg so it will not move. Hard cardboard or a a tent pole work well for this. The splint should extend from above the knee of the injured leg to just below the heel. This will offer maximum stability for the broken leg. If you do not have a first-aid splint on hand, you can use any rigid objects such as sticks to make the splint. Use cloth or wrapping tape to secure the splint. You can also use duct tape. Tie the splint above and below the injury, making sure to include the joint above and below in the splinting. This will help to stabilize the splint. Be careful not to wrap it too tight as this can cut off circulation. If there isn’t, this likely means the splint is wrapped too tightly. Loosen the splint and check again. Circulation is incredibly important to maintain the health of the leg during splinting. Avoiding points that are especially painful can help with this. Listen to the person you're splinting, as they will have a good idea of whether the splint is comfortable, and will let you know. If the splint is uncomfortable, unwrap it and reposition splint and perhaps wrap less tightly.

SUMMARY: Do not push in a broken bone or try to set the fracture. Place the splinting material parallel to the leg as gently as possible. Secure the splint with some kind of wrapping. Check for a pulse beneath the splint. Make sure the splint fits comfortably on the leg.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Click File and select Open. Browse for the image file on your computer or inserted disc. Click on the Image menu and then select Image Size. This will open the Image Size window. You can choose to resize in pixels, inches, or percentage. Enter the value you want in one field and the other field will be updated automatically to keep proportions the same. You can keep the proportions the same, or you can unlink them by clicking the Chain icon. The “Resample Image” menu will allow you to make adjustments that will affect the final quality of the resize. Pick the one that suits your needs the best. You will see the results in your main window. If you are satisfied with the results, click File and select Save As. Give the file a new name so that you don’t overwrite the original.

SUMMARY: Open the image in Photoshop. Open the Image Size tool. Choose your resize method. Choose your resample options. Click OK to resize the image.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: It's helpful to know some anatomy before you give a massage. Thigh muscles are in 4 basic groups which run from the hips down to the knee, in the front, sides, and backs of the legs. Knowing where the bones are located should also be helpful because the tissues that connect muscle to bone are important to massage.  The connective tissues around the joints, like the hips, the knees, the ankles and the feet, can be pulled, kneaded, or compressed. The hamstrings and calves in the back of the leg are notoriously tight and people who run often have issues related to the outer thigh area, the TFL, or the IT band. Start the massage with gentle techniques and use lighter pressure near bones and sensitive areas. As circulation increases, so can the intensity of the massage. Move your fingers and hands quickly and lightly or slowly and firmly, but not quickly and firmly.  The body parts you use to perform a massage affect the pressure. The elbows generally provide the strongest pressure. The palms and fingers will generally apply less pressure.  Deeper tissue massage can include pressing down with the heel of the hand, the thumb, one hand on top of the other hand, the knuckles, a fist, or the forearm. Types of massage include gliding, kneading, compression, friction, percussion, vibration, jostling and range of motion movements. (optional). If you want, it's okay to use oil for a leg massage. This can make it easier to run your hands and fingers over someone's legs and oils can also provide a soothing effect. For leg massages, go for oils like olive oil, avocado oil, or almond oil. You can also use essential oils, or oils that are infused with scents such as lavender, eucalyptus, and tea tree, for a pleasantly aromatic experience. Make sure the person you're massaging does not have an existing allergy to the oil you use. To start, help the person you're massaging find a comfortable position. For leg massages, it's usually easy to lie down somewhere like a bed. The person can have their legs stretched forward. If you're only massaging one leg, you may want to have the person lie on their side with the leg you're massaging extending upward. You can also have the person lie with their legs stretched out and elevated slightly. A pillow can be used to elevate the person's legs. Ask the person if there's a particular area where they want extra pressure or attention. For example, if someone's thighs are bothering them, they may want you to focus on massaging their thighs. You may want to linger on certain areas and give them more attention.

SUMMARY: Learn about basic anatomy. Figure out how to apply pressure. Choose your oils Find a comfortable position. Communicate with the person.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: A fun alteration to conventional beads are wishbone shaped charms. This can add to the wish theme of the bracelet. To make wishbone charms, you'll need the following materials. You should be able to purchase them at a local craft or hardware store.  20 g wire Round nose pliers Chain nose pliers Oval Wubbers pliers Jeweler's hammer and block Use a ruler to measure your wire. You'll need about 30 millimeters, or 3 centimeters of wire for each charm. You should be able to cut the charm with a thick pair of scissors. From here, use your round nose pliers. Make a loop with the wires by twisting one end over the other, and then pulling downward. The loop itself should be small, with two long strands of wire hanging off either end. Remember, you're trying to create something like a wishbone, so keep this image in mind to gauge loop size. To make the loop look more like a wishbone, take your chain nose pliers. Twist the loop about 1/4 of the way around. The loop will now be sideways, with the strands hanging off on either side. You want to curve either side of the loop now. This will make it look more like a wishbone. Take your oval pliers and use them to gently curve either side of the loop inward. It can help to look at a picture of a wishbone online to figure out how much of a curve you want. The sides should be bent in slightly, but not curved to the point they're almost touching. You can braid your wishbone charm into your bracelet as you would braid in the regular beads. Slip the loop through the twine, push it to the edge of the braid, and then braid the wishbone charm into the center of twine.

SUMMARY:
Gather your materials. Cut a piece of wire for the charm. Use your pliers to make and then twist a loop in the wire. Use the oval pliers to curve the sides. Braid into your wish bracelet.