Acute Spinal Cord Injury with Andrea Christmas and Tatum Michael
Send us a textIn today's episode on acute spinal cord injury, experienced trauma physiotherapists Andrea Christmas and Tatum Michael unpack what effective physiotherapy care looks like under pressure: how to protect a vulnerable spinal cord, keep the lungs open, and set realistic goals that carry patients from ventilation to rehabilitation.Podcast website: https://physiotherapytraumatalks.buzzsprout.com/2431934/episodesBook: Cardiopulmonary Physiotherapy in Trauma: An Evidence-based Approach’ published by World Scientific: https://doi.org/10.1142/13509Support the show
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World Trauma Day: Road Sense, Saves Lives
Send us a textWe mark World Trauma Day with a hard look at road injuries in South Africa and the daily habits that raise or reduce risk. Two final-year physiotherapy students, Jayde Symons and Mikha Ceronio, share what they see on campus and how simple choices by drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians save lives.Watch our injury awareness video using this link: https://youtu.be/sicgq1iNZ54 Podcast website: https://physiotherapytraumatalks.buzzsprout.com/2431934/episodesBook: Cardiopulmonary Physiotherapy in Trauma: An Evidence-based Approach’ published by World Scientific: https://doi.org/10.1142/13509Support the show
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Beyond Standard Practice: Advanced Roles in Trauma Physiotherapy with Melissa Webb
Send us a textWhat happens when physiotherapists step beyond their traditional roles in trauma care? Melissa Webb, a senior physiotherapist with 30 years of experience at the Alfred Hospital in Melbourne, shares insights into advanced roles physiotherapists play in trauma care and how their early intervention approach transforms patient outcomes. Podcast website: https://physiotherapytraumatalks.buzzsprout.com/2431934/episodesBook: Cardiopulmonary Physiotherapy in Trauma: An Evidence-based Approach’ published by World Scientific: https://doi.org/10.1142/13509Support the show
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Pelvic Health After Trauma: A Physiotherapist's Guide with Professor Corlia Brandt
Send us a textThe journey to recovery after pelvic trauma doesn't end when the bones heal. For many patients, the invisible consequences of their injuries—urinary incontinence, bowel dysfunction, and sexual problems—can persist for months or even years, dramatically affecting their quality of life and ability to reintegrate into society. For physiotherapists wanting to expand their knowledge in this specialized field, Corlia Brandt recommends several resources, including her own project, PelvicInc.com, which aims to provide reliable information for both patients and clinicians. Podcast website: https://physiotherapytraumatalks.buzzsprout.com/2431934/episodes Book: Cardiopulmonary Physiotherapy in Trauma: An Evidence-based Approach’ published by World Scientific: https://doi.org/10.1142/13509Support the show
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Mastering Polytrauma: Expert insights shared by Natascha Plani and Cikizwa Mafanya
Send us a textManaging patients with polytrauma presents unique challenges for physiotherapists. Trauma physiotherapists Natascha Plani and Cikizwa Mafanya share their insights on managing patients with polytrauma, focusing on pelvic and acetabular injuries. They discuss evidence-based approaches for rehabilitation during prolonged bed rest and strategies to successfully achieve functional independence prior to hospital discharge. Subscribe to Physiotherapy Trauma Talks for more expert discussions that will enhance your clinical practice. Podcast website: https://physiotherapytraumatalks.buzzsprout.com/2431934/episodes Book: Cardiopulmonary Physiotherapy in Trauma: An Evidence-based Approach’ published by World Scientific: https://doi.org/10.1142/13509Support the show
In Physiotherapy Trauma Talks we discuss the key roles that physiotherapists and other healthcare practitioners play in the management and rehabilitation of patients with traumatic injury. Experts in trauma care offer their insights about in-hospital patient care and post-discharge follow up service delivery. New research in the field of trauma care and rehabilitation is shared to provide answers to your questions.
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