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Get Ready: patient information leaflet
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Get Ready leaflet provides accessible information on the two foundation exercises of me+™ recovery; diaphragmatic breathing and core connect. These two simple exercises can be started before surgery or immediately afterwards or any time afterwards.
Introduction to Core Basics
me+™ recovery series videos
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Introduction to me+recovery
Hear from Sarah Russell introducing the me+recovery programme to patients.
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The importance of the deep core
Learn about the muscles of the deep core and why they are important.
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Diaphragm rib breathing technique
A simple technique to help with correct breathing, engage the deep core muscles and reduce intra-abdominal pressure. Useful equipment:: cushion, long scarf or theraband.
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Find your core – lying down
Combined with diaphragm breathing, re-connecting the deep core muscles is the first step in preparation for surgery or rehabilitation afterwards. Useful equipment: cushion.
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Find your core – side line and seated
Combined with diaphragm breathing, re-connecting the deep core muscles is the first step in preparation for surgery or rehabilitation afterwards. Useful equipment: cushion.
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Pelvic floor rehabilitation – lying down
How to engage and relax the pelvic floor muscles correctly using the breath. Follows on from Diaphragm Rib Breathing and Find your Core. Useful equipment: cushion.
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Pelvic floor rehabilitation - seated
How to engage and relax the pelvic floor muscles correctly using the breath in a more challenging seated position. Useful equipment : chair.
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What is me+recovery and when to start?
Find out how to use me+recovery along the stoma patient journey.
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Managing intra-abdominal pressure
How to combine breathing and core connection in managing intra-abdominal pressure.
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Managing risk of hernia
How to lower the risk of parastomal hernia.
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Stoma friendly lifting
Learn simple techniques to lift everyday items such as kettles, saucepans and luggage in a stoma friendly and safe way.
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Getting in and out of bed
Learn the ‘side lying’ technique to get in and out of bed safely after surgery, protecting the abdomen and reducing the risk of hernia.
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Getting in and out of a chair
How to rise from and lower to a chair in a stoma friendly way, reducing intra-abdominal pressure and risk of hernia.
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Coughing, sneezing and nose blowing
How to connect the deep core muscles to protect the abdomen and stoma when coughing and sneezing.
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5 common questions answered
Sarah answers 5 common questions to help patients engage with the programme.
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Breathing technique for pain and anxiety management, relaxation and sleep
Learn the 4/6 breathing technique to help regulate the nervous system, great for before or after surgery and integrated into everyday life!
Rethinking Recovery: Resources to support you
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