Week 1 Rehab Therapies-1.pdf

HLTENN044 IMPLEMENT AND MONITOR CARE FOR A PERSON WITH CHRONIC HEALTH PROBLEMS Chronic disease management Diploma of Nursing HLT54121 Image sourced from https://www.needpix.com/photo/download/1186669/anatomy-female-muscles-skeleton-tissue-organs-internal-organs-endoskeleton-bone - Free to use and...

HLTENN044 IMPLEMENT AND MONITOR CARE FOR A PERSON WITH CHRONIC HEALTH PROBLEMS Chronic disease management Diploma of Nursing HLT54121 Image sourced from https://www.needpix.com/photo/download/1186669/anatomy-female-muscles-skeleton-tissue-organs-internal-organs-endoskeleton-bone - Free to use and share WARNING This material has been reproduced and communicated to you by or on behalf of Swinburne University of Technology in accordance with Section 113P of the Copyright Act 1968 (the Act). The material in this communication may be subject to copyright under the Act. Any further reproduction or communication of this material by you may be the subject of copyright protection under the Act. Do not remove this notice. Acknowledgement of Country We respectfully acknowledge the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin Nation, who are the Traditional Owners of the land on which Swinburne’s Australian campuses are located in Melbourne’s east and outer-east, and pay our respect to their Elders past, present and emerging. We are honoured to recognise our connection to Wurundjeri Country, history, culture, and spirituality through these locations, and strive to ensure that we operate in a manner that respects and honours the Elders and Ancestors of these lands. We also respectfully acknowledge Swinburne’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff, students, alumni, partners and visitors. We also acknowledge and respect the Traditional Owners of lands across Australia, their Elders, Ancestors, cultures, and heritage, and recognise the continuing sovereignties of all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Nations. REHABILITATION STRATEGIES Complementary therapies hydrotherapy Diabetic support Ambulatory aids and prosthetic devices Physiotherapy Occupational therapy PHYSIOTHERAPY Physiotherapist use techniques to improve Physiotherapists work with patients with movement, reduce pain and speed up the both acute conditions ( sports injury) and healing process, increasing quality of life. chronic conditions such as: • • • • • • They are involved in assessment, • diagnosis, planning and management • of patient care. • They heal proved lifestyle • modifications, • Set out a plan of care • Prescribe mobility aids • Set out exercise regime • Work with other Allied Health team • members. • diabetes osteoarthritis obesity stokes Parkinson's disease, MS Cancer and palliative care Occupational health Pain management Cardiac rehabilitation Respiratory conditions/ rehabilitation. COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES : PILATES • improved flexibility • increased muscle strength and tone, particularly of your abdominal muscles, lower back, hips and buttocks (the ‘core muscles’ of your body) • improved stabilisation of the spine and improved posture • rehabilitation or prevention of injuries related to muscle imbalances • improved physical coordination and balance • relaxation of shoulders, neck and upper back • safe rehabilitation of joint and spinal injuries • prevention of musculoskeletal injuries • increased lung capacity and circulation through deep breathing • improved concentration • increased body awareness • stress management and relaxation. COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES : ART AND MUSIC THERAPY • stimulation of creative activities promotes the healing process and rehabilitation • compliance in music therapy is usually better than direct psychotherapeutic approaches. • music can evoke a happy emotion and can also help a patient forget about their pain • Even pain sufferers who have never been artistic might benefit from art therapy. Art therapy is all about the process. It is not just about the end result, but more about focus, dedication, expression and emotion. Many patients with chronic pain have difficulty communicating what they are feeling, so describing their pain or feelings through art can be a good outlet. HYDROTHERAPY (WATER EXERCISE) • involves the use of water to treat various conditions, such as arthritis • requires the individual to undertake different exercises in a warm pool of water (33–36ºC) which is much warmer than a normal swimming pool. • The warmth of the water allows the muscles to relax and eases pain which aids ability to exercise. • The water supports the individuals weight, which helps to relieve pain and increase the range of movement of joints. • The water can be used to provide resistance to movement to improve your muscle strength. • Hydrotherapy pools are usually found at hospitals, community health rehabilitation centres, some physiotherapy clinics or leisure centre complexes. PROSTHETICS AND AMBULATORY AIDS PROSTHESIS A prosthesis substitutes for a part of the body that may have been missing at birth or lost through amputation. CARE OF THE PROSTHESIS Wash the residual limb daily with soap and water, rinse and dry carefully Check the fitting and make sure that there are no pressure points. If their is redness, irritation, blistering or swelling stop wearing prosthesis immediately and seek medical attention Daily cleaning of the prosthesis interior of the socket is required. Limb sock be change daily and fit snugly, without wrinkles, to a void pressure points on the residual limb. Protect the skin from harnesses and buckles. AMBULATORY AIDS Ambulatory Aides are used to provide support by helping transmit body weight and assist balance for the patient. Examples include walking frames, gutter frames, crutches, canes. DIABETIC SUPPORT The Purpose of Diabetic Support is to bring together people who are living with diabetes. Support groups give the opportunity to meet others living with diabetes. It allows people to receive the lates information and learn management skills. Diabetes support is often held in community-based settings. It is also now widely available through online support groups. Research has shown that people who attend support groups are more likely to be confident on how to manage their condition. OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY Occupational therapy is used when someone is having difficulty performing everyday task. Occupational therapy teaches individuals how to adapt Occupational Therapist help to maintain, regain or improve intendance by using different skills and techniques . Occupational Therapist can help modify the environment such suggesting moving furniture or getting night lights to prevent falls. Occupational Therapist can introduce new equipment to use. These include eating utensils, rails, ramps.