Exercise helps you:

• Improve movement
• Stretch tight muscles
• Make you stronger
• Improve your balance
• Increase your circulation
• Improve your endurance
• Keep you relaxed
• Control your weight

Exercise programs are tailored to each patient by the therapist. Be sure and follow the exercise program your therapist has given you.

Home Modifications should be made prior to your discharge from the hospital. Following are recommendations for getting your house ready for you:

• Place a non-skid mat in the shower
• Lower the temperature of your water heater to prevent burns
• Have telephones handy in each room of the house
• Keep emergency numbers near all phones
• Keep the house well lit
• Place night lights throughout the house
• Keep items you use frequently within easy reach
• Put cushions on low chairs to make it easier to get up
• Arrange your furniture to keep walking areas clear
• Remove area rugs and throw rugs
• Tape down loose carpets
• Install stair railings
• Secure electrical cords and wires
• Install smoke detectors
• Get a fire extinguisher
• Use the equipment recommended by your therapist