Get the mobility that you would never have with crutches from one of our knee walkers! Knee walkers help you stay mobile and active during recovery from foot and ankle injuries. They support your lower leg ensuring it’s non-weight bearing. Unlike crutches, knee walkers are easy to use, stable, and require minimal upper body strength. […]
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How to Pick the Cane That’s Right for You
Whether we want to or not, some of us need to use a cane to help keep us stable while either up and around or out and about. Traditionally, canes were made out of wood – think of your grandparent’s cane. Today’s canes are primarily constructed of aluminum and come in a variety of colors, […]
How to Care for Your Ameda Purely Yours Breast Pump
Sanitize Right out of the Packaging Place all the pieces of your pump kit that come into contact with your milk in a pot of warm water on your stove top Boil for 20 minutes before using the pump for the first time. NOTE: Unless your doctor has told you otherwise, you only need to […]
Breast Pumps and the Affordable Care Act
Did you know that effective January 1, 2013, there is a small provision in President Obama’s Affordable Care Act which requires insurance companies to cover breast pumps at no cost to the patient? “No cost” means no out-of-pocket expense for the insured – your insurance pays 100% of the allowed charge for the breast pump […]
Can Chocolate Be Good for You?
There are a many different kinds of chocolate, but can any of them really be called a healthy choice? First, let’s look at the types of chocolate available. Milk chocolate contains exactly what you think it would. Milk! The milk can be liquid, powder, or condensed. All milk chocolate sold in the […]