Working with people with TBI: Staff Self-Study Module 9

TBI Staff training What you need to know Staff self study modules 1 - 12 1. Intro to TBI 2. Communication 3. Skills for independence 4. Cognitive changes 5. Behaviour changes 6. Sexuality 7. Case management 8. Supervising staff 9. Mobility 10. Mental health: Introduction 11. Mental health: Diagnosis 12. Working with Families Toolkits A & B A: The Next Step B: Promoting Independence Smart Phone Apps Work place learning Presenters' resources 1 - 8 1. Intro to TBI 2. Communication 3. Skills for independence 4. Cognitive changes 5. Behaviour changes 6. Sexuality 7. Case management 8. Supervising staff Search the site
Staff self study modules
Module	Module 9
1. Intro to TBI	9.0 Aims 9.0A Take the PRE-Test 9.1 Brain injury and motor symptoms 9.2 Common physical presentations 9.3 Role of physiotherapy 9.4 Physiotherapy interventions a) Motor retraining b) Prevention of secondary complications c) Fitness training d) Regular physical activity 9.5 How can carers help make physiotherapy happen 9.6 Minimising risks 9.7 Take home messages 9.8 Resources 9.9 Take the test
2. Communication
3. Skills for independ
4.Cognitive changes
5. Behaviour changes
6. Sexuality
7.Case management
8.Supervising staff
9.Mobility & motor control
10. Mental health & TBI: an introduction
11.Mental health problems and TBI: diagnosis & management
12. Working with Families after Traumatic Injury: An Introduction
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9.4 Physiotherapy intervention programs

Each physiotherapy program is specifically designed to meet the needs of each individual’s goals. Physiotherapy intervention programmes can be broadly placed under the following headings:

a) Motor Retraining

Moving in bed
Sit to Stand
Walking

b) Prevention of secondary complications

c) Fitness training

d) Participation in regular physical community activities