Social Skills and Employment
Sam has been socialising less with friends and family members, choosing to stay in his room by himself for most of the day. Sam has stated that he used to…
PHYSICAL MEDICINE & REHABILITATION
Supporting Families and Carers
Sam’s mother has been feeling down lately. It has become clear to her that Sam is not going to make a quick recovery and that he may not lead the…
Peer Support in a Mental Health Service Context
Box 14.1 Terms used to describe peer support initiatives Consumer-delivered services (Salzer & Shear, 2002)Consumer drop-in centres (Mowbray et al., 2002)Consumer-operated self-help centres (Swarbrick, 2007)Consumer-run businesses (Kimura et al., 2002)Consumer-run…
2. Assessment and diagnosis of the injured athlete
Section 2. Assessment and diagnosis of the injured athlete Introduction40 Examination of peripheral joints41 Common injuries in the upper limb46 Common injuries in the lower limb69 Examination of the spinal…
3. Treatment and rehabilitation
Section 3. Treatment and rehabilitation Introduction148 Tissue healing151 PRICE154 Range of motion163 Muscle re-education / training167 Proprioception170 Braces and supports174 Returning to running176 Case studies178 Severe ankle sprain179 Biceps femoris…
1. Working in sport
Section 1. Working in sport Introduction2 Know your role2 Know your sport3 Know your team5 Know your location9 Know your kit bag10 Know your strapping14 Know your first aid26 Know…
4. Returning to play
Section 4. Returning to play Introduction240 Functional performance tests242 Sport-specific agility drills248 Plyometric training251 Additional power training253 The “fitness test”255 Introduction “When can I play again?” is the million dollar…
5. Comprehensive player management
Section 5. Comprehensive player management Travelling with a team258 Patient confidentiality263 Drugs in sport266 Hot climates270 Cold climates271 Hydration272 Travelling with a team International events and major games can be…
A rehabilitation framework: the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health
DOCTOR: When is Mr Brown likely to be ready to be discharged? He is walking well now and does not seem especially disabled. PHYSIOTHERAPIST: Yes but he is still getting…
Conclusion: rethinking rehabilitation
Case study one: Simon Simon is 29-years-old and was involved in a road traffic accident when his motorbike slid under the path of an oncoming vehicle (see Table 7.1). Simon…
