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PHYSIOTHERAPY Patient Services Hospital-Based Services Physiotherapists work throughout the hospital in a variety of patient programs, including geriatrics, burns, neurosciences, cardio-respiratory, intensive care, rehabilitation unit, orthopedics, pediatrics, pain clinic and general medicine. Burns: The physiotherapist works with patients who may have had burns, frostbite, plastic surgery for connective and/or traumatic repairs and wound closures. They assist the patient in preventing and treating loss of function due to these types of injuries. Patients may also need further follow-up in the outpatient Physiotherapy Services to help regain function and for pressure garment management. The physiotherapist also works closely with other team members to provide the best case possible. Orthopedics: The physiotherapist works with patients who have had joint replacements, fractures and other musculoskeletal injuries to promote early mobilization and function. Neurosciences: One full-time physiotherapist works on the neurosciences unit. The caseload includes head injuries, spinal cord injuries, brain tumours, strokes and spinal surgeries. Treatment concentrates on maintaining strength and range of motion, mobilization and chest physiotherapy. Cardio-respiratory: The role of the cardio-respiratory physiotherapist is to assist in preventing and treating pulmonary and circulatory complications, facilitate weaning from the ventilator and returning the patient to optimal physical function. The role also includes working with the family and other team members to prepare the patient for discharge and promote quality patient care. Geriatric Rehabilitation: This is a 35-bed unit that offers a multidisciplinary approach to treatment. Patient diagnosis often includes a combination of orthopedic, cognitive, neurological and medical conditions. Common problems in the elderly include weakness, deconditioning, decreased balance and history of falls. The main goal of the physiotherapy is to ensure safe mobility and function. General Medicine: The physiotherapist in the general medicine program assesses and treats patients with any type of condition that may be seen in all the other programs. The physiotherapist works closely with other team members in providing effective care. Rehabilitation Unit: The physiotherapist’s role on the rehabilitation team is to assess and treat people with physical mobility impairments. Therapy sessions take place in a large gym equipped with mats, weights, parallel bars, stairs, cardio machines and many different types of specialized equipment. The majority of patients on this 14-bed unit have a diagnosis of stroke, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury or other diagnosis, including multiple sclerosis, some cancers or orthopedic conditions. Coronary Care: Cardio-respiratory care is an essential service provided by physiotherapists in the acute coronary setting. Early mobilization that progresses to a graduated walking program, as well as education, is required to achieve optimal recovery following coronary/cardiac illness. Following discharge, the physiotherapist offers further education on physical activity and exercise at the Heart to Heart workshops. Home exercise programs are prescribed and monitored by the therapist in the Healing Hearts clinic. Rehabilitation Day Treatment Program: The physiotherapist in the Rehabilitation Day Treatment Program provides an assessment of physical abilities and, in consultation with the patient, designs an individualized rehabilitation program to help achieve the maximum level of independence. This is an outpatient service located in The Moncton Hospital. The team consists of a doctor, nurse-coordinator, physiotherapist, occupational therapist and speech pathologist.  Back to top |
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