week 6 Flashcards

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What is immobilisation?

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Immobilisation is where an individual has their everyday movement restricted for a time.

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Physical effects of immobilisation

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Musculoskeletal
Cardiorespiratory
Neurological
Integumentary
Circulatory and urinary
Digestive

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Psychological effects of immobilisation

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Depression/anxiety
Decreased alertness – cognitive function
Social isolation
Lack of stimulation
Lack of stimulation
Lack of sensory input – proprioception

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4
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effects of physiotherapy

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PICO
p-patient
I- intervention
c- comparitive intervention
o- outcome measure

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