In Physiotherapy Trauma Talks we discuss the key roles that physiotherapists and other healthcare practitioners play in the management and rehabilitation of pat...
Send us a textEmbark on a journey that promises to enlighten your understanding of trauma rehabilitation. With over 30 years of experience, I share personal stories and valuable insights into treating patients with traumatic injuries in acute care settings, from assaults to road traffic accidents. This inaugural episode sets the stage for a comprehensive exploration of trauma physiotherapy, a field that demands not only expertise but compassion and resilience.This podcast series invites you to join a dialogue with international experts, including trauma surgeons, nurses, dietitians, and occupational therapists, who offer a multidisciplinary perspective on improving patient outcomes. With episodes released every two weeks, this series is your chance to gain practical knowledge and innovative approaches to enhance your practice worldwide.
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Understanding the Body's Response to Trauma
Send us a textEver wondered how trauma affects the body on multiple levels, or why early rehabilitation is crucial for optimal healing? This episode sheds light on these questions, emphasizing the unexpected nature of trauma and the widespread challenges it presents physically, emotionally, cognitively, and socially. The discussion highlights the importance of holistic care, understanding the metabolic response to injury, and implementing strategies for effective rehabilitation.• Defining trauma and its unexpected nature  • Physiological response to injury and blood loss  • Importance of hemostasis in wound healing  • Complications arising from blood loss  • Metabolic phases post-injury: ebb, flow, recovery  • Role of inflammation and cytokines in trauma  • Effects on musculoskeletal function and rehabilitation  • Key considerations for physiotherapy management  • Importance of addressing cognitive and emotional recovery Â
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.Â
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