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

TBI Staff training What you need to know Staff self study modules 1 - 9 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 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
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9.4c Physiotherapy interventions: Fitness training

c) Fitness Training

Individuals often undergo a period of deconditioning due to their lengthy stay in hospital and periods of inactivity. Exercise programmes and regular physical activity, such as walking programmes (Example: Attachment 3) assist in improving cardiorespiratory fitness and well being, as well as decreasing the likelihood of other complications, such as weight gain and low mood.

Individuals should be cleared to undertake fitness training by their General Practitioner or Rehabilitation Specialist. The physiotherapist can then assess the current fitness level of the client and set up an appropriate exercise programme to be carried out in the community.

Fitness Fig 5 (a).

Fitness Fig 5 (b)

Fig 5 (a) and (b). Examples of an exercise group that individuals can attend to work on their cardiovascular fitness.