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Get Ready: patient information leaflet
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
Introduction to me+recovery
Hear from Sarah Russell introducing the me+recovery programme to patients.
The importance of the deep core
Learn about the muscles of the deep core and why they are important.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
What is me+recovery and when to start?
Find out how to use me+recovery along the stoma patient journey.
Managing intra-abdominal pressure
How to combine breathing and core connection in managing intra-abdominal pressure.
Managing risk of hernia
How to lower the risk of parastomal hernia.
Stoma friendly lifting
Learn simple techniques to lift everyday items such as kettles, saucepans and luggage in a stoma friendly and safe way.
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.
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.
Coughing, sneezing and nose blowing
How to connect the deep core muscles to protect the abdomen and stoma when coughing and sneezing.
5 common questions answered
Sarah answers 5 common questions to help patients engage with the programme.
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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