- SELF STUDY MODULES
- 1. Intro to TBI
- 2. Communication
- 3. Skills for independence
- 4. Cognitive changes
- 5. Behaviour changes
- 6. Sexuality
- 7. Case management (BIR)
- 8. No longer available
- 9. Mobility & motor control
- 10. Mental health & TBI:
an introduction - 11. Mental health problems
and TBI: diagnosis
& management - 12. Working with Families
after Traumatic Injury:
An Introduction - 13. Goal setting
- 9.0 Aims
- 9.0A Take the PRE-Test
- 9.1 Brain injury and motor symptoms
- 9.2 Common physical presentations
- 9.3 Role of physiotherapy
- 9.4 Physiotherapy interventions
- 9.4a Motor retraining
- 9.4b Prevention of secondary complications
- 9.4c Fitness training
- 9.4d Regular physical activity
- 9.5 How can carers help make physiotherapy happen
- 9.6 Minimising risks
- 9.7 Take home messages
- 9.8 Resources
- 9.9 Take the POST-test
9.4 Physiotherapy intervention programs
Each physiotherapy program is specifically designed to meet the needs of each individual’s goals. Physiotherapy intervention programmes can be broadly placed under the following headings:
a) Motor Retraining
- Moving in bed
- Sit to Stand
- Walking
b) Prevention of secondary complications
c) Fitness training
d) Participation in regular physical community activities
