week 6 Flashcards
1
Q
What is immobilisation?
A
Immobilisation is where an individual has their everyday movement restricted for a time.
2
Q
Physical effects of immobilisation
A
Musculoskeletal
Cardiorespiratory
Neurological
Integumentary
Circulatory and urinary
Digestive
3
Q
Psychological effects of immobilisation
A
Depression/anxiety
Decreased alertness – cognitive function
Social isolation
Lack of stimulation
Lack of stimulation
Lack of sensory input – proprioception
4
Q
effects of physiotherapy
A
PICO
p-patient
I- intervention
c- comparitive intervention
o- outcome measure