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Ortho Rehab Flashcards

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why is it important to know the stages of tissue healing?

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avoid excessive stress and strain
ensures tissues are challenged during recovery to encourage optimal return to function

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why must tissues be challenged during recovery?

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encourages optimal return to tissue function

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what are the stages of healing?

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post-operative
regeneration
remodelling

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when does the post operative healing phase occur?

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24-48 hours post op

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when does the regeneration healing phase occur?

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day 5 - week 3

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when does the remodelling phase of healing occur?

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6 weeks to 1 year

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7
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are the stages of healing the same for bone and soft tissue?

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yes

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8
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what is experienced by the patient during the post op healing period?

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pain
oedema
beginning of tissue healing

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9
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what is involved in the treatment of patients during the post operative healing phase?

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reduction of pain through multimodal analgesia
cryotherapy
rest
easy movement only

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10
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what is the purpose of cryotherapy in wound healing?

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vasoconstriction and reduction of oedema

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11
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what is treatment is critical during the post operative healing phase?

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rest
analgesia

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what movement should the patient be doing in the post op period?

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easy movement only (non-weight bearing or supported weight bearing)

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13
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what is happening to the patient surgical site during the regeneration phase of healing?

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still fragile
new collagen fibres beginning to form
callus forming around bone

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14
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why is relative rest still needed in the regeneration healing phase?

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area is still fragile

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15
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what is involved in patient treatment during the regeneration phase of healing?

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controlled lead exercise
passive/active ROM exercises

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16
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why can movement start to be gently introduced during the regeneration phase of healing?

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new collagen fibres forming around site

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17
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what are the 2 stages in the remodeling phase of soft tissue healing?

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consolidation
maturation

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18
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what is involved in the consolidation phase of remodelling in healing?

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tissue moves from cellular to fibrous and becomes stronger
increase in strength and alignment

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what is involved in the maturation phase of remodelling in healing?

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vascularity increases
metabolic rate returns to normal

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when does the maturation phase of remodelling in healing occur?

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10 weeks to 1 year

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21
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what happens during the regeneration phase of bone healing?

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bridging callus forms

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22
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what happens during the remodelling phase of bone healing?

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clinical union of bone - crucial for bone healing

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what sort of exercises may be involved in the remodelling phase of healing?

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active e.g. hydro

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24
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what is a common factor in cruciate disease?

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obesity

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25
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what may need to be started prior to cruciate surgery?

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weight loss programme

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what may be used to aid pre-op weight loss for cruciate patients?

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hydrotherapy

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27
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why must hydrotherapy be stopped for a time post operatively for cruciate patients?

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to aid wound healing

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28
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when could hydrotherapy restart following cruciate surgery?

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once wound is sealed and sutures removed

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29
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what are the main cruciate repair options?

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TPLO
TTA
lateral suture

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30
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what is involved in the rehabilitation of cruciate disease patients?

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active exercise
may retrun to toe touching the day after surgery

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what is the most common cruciate repair procedure?

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TPLO

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32
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what dogs may TTA and lateral suture be less suitable for?

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working dogs

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33
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what does the rehabilitation of fracture patients depend on?

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degree of fractures and site
presence of pre-exisiting disease
degree of soft tissue damage
presence of open wounds

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34
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what preexisting disease may affect wound healing?

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diabetes

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35
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what are the main components of a fracture rehabilitation plan?

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adequate analgesia
restricted exercise
cold compress
encourage limb use
supportive dressing if applicable

36
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what fracture patients is restricted exercise essential for?

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THR
those who have had epidurals

37
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how can usage of a limb following fracture repair be encouraged?

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PROM exercises can be used carefully

38
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what is the purpose of a supportive dressing for fracture patients?

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pain relief
joint stability

39
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what is the main difficulty if external fixators have been used for fracture repair?

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can be difficult to apply treatments to the whole limb

40
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what type of external fixators make massage and PROM more possible?

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linear or ring

41
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what physio therapy techniques are vital for external fixator patients?

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active exercise
extension of the distal limb

42
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why is extension of the distal limb in external fixator patients crucial?

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natural flexion of the distal limb often seen with external fixation

43
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what are the main issues seen post-op from joint surgery?

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pain and swelling

44
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what treatment should be used in the post op period following joint surgery?

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cryotherapy
pressure dressings
PROM
massage
analgesia

45
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when should cryotherapy be utilised post op in joint surgery patients?

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immediately post op

46
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how long should pressure dressings be applied to joints following joint surgery?

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12-24hours post op

47
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what is the purpose of cold therapy in joint surgery patients post op?

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aids reduction of swelling

48
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what is the purpose of PROM following joint surgery?

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maintains normal ROM
encourages blood flow and lymphatic circulation
stimulates sensory awareness

49
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what is the benefit of increasing blood and lymphatic circulation in joint surgery patients?

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assists reduction of oedema

50
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how should joint replacement surgeries be managed?

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slow and controlled walking
must be settled and calm
clear signage on kennel

51
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what can be done if joint replacement patients are stressed?

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administration of sedation due to the risk of catastrophic damage to the implant

52
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how is tendon injury managed?

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rest
NSAIDs

53
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when can PROM be started for tendon injury patients?

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after 3 weeks rest

54
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how long should exercise be limited for in tendon injury patients?

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3-6 weeks

55
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is the tendon at full strength after 6 weeks?

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now

56
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what can be used to assist a patient with a tendon injury?

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support aids (e.g. boot)

57
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what are the primary goals of rehabilitation?

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weight bearing
active range of movement (ROM)
muscle building

58
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what is the purpose of building muscles?

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support of joints and limbs

59
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what does rehabilitation assist with?

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return to function
minimisation of stress on surgical site

60
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what is required to perform rehabilitation well?

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full understanding of the condition

61
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what ways of measuring efficacy of rehab are there?

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subjective - how you feel they’re doing
objective - actual measurement using scales

62
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what is essential throught the rehab period?

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adequate pain relief

63
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what may be involved in rehab as well as post op care?

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pre-emptive or surgical management

64
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what is involved in pre-emptive / surgical management of ortho cases?

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cryotherapy
support dressing
weight bearing encouraged where possible
pain management
assessment of other conditions / lifestyles

65
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what is the role of a support dressing?

A

reduction of oedema and analgesia

66
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what is the role of weightbearing in pre-surgical management?

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reduced muscle atrophy

67
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when is cryotherapy most effective?

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initial 72 hour period post op/injury

68
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what is the role of cryotherapy?

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vasoconstriction
analgesia
reduction of oedema

69
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how often should cryotherapy be performed?

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3 x a day

70
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how long should each session of cryotherapy be?

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15 mins

71
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what temperature is advised for heat therapy?

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46 degrees C is sufficient

72
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what is the benefit of heat therapy?

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increased blood flow to region
increased elasticity of tissues
muscle relaxation

73
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what must you be careful about when using hot and cold therapy?

A

test on self to ensure not too hot
wrap cold in a towel to prevent burns

74
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what is the purpose of massage in rehabilitation?

A

increases blood flow and so oxygen supply to muscles
aids removal of waste products
helps muscle work more effectively
alleviates pain
settles patient
mobilisation of adhesions

75
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when can massage be used?

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before and after exercise or physiotherapy

76
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what must always be performed before a physiotherapy session?

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massage

77
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what are the main types of physio exercises involved in rehabilitation?

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assisted exercises
active exercises

78
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what is the difference between assisted and active exercise?

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assisted involves external support of the patient by RVN
active is the patient doing it for themselves

79
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what are the main assisted rehabilitation exercises?

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assisted standing
weight shifting
side bending and cervical flexion/extension
balance boards
swiss balls
muscle stim

80
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what are the main active rehabilitation exercises?

A

slow walks
stair climbing
sit to stand or down to sit
treadmill walking

81
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what is involved in advanced rehabilitation exercises?

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dancing
wheelbarrowing
hydrotherapy

82
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when would advanced rehabilitation exercises be started?

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6-12 weeks post op

83
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what is essential when managing a patient’s long term rehab?

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communication between nurses, vet and client
having clear primary goal

84
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how can we ensure effective communication regarding patient rehab?

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clear notes on progress
any procedures recorded
videos of patient can help
discussion as a team of plans and any proposed changes

85
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what must be communicated to an owner during rehabilitation?

A

progression
exercises
how they can help
management of expectations
get them to invest

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