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Document 0617
DOCN M94A0617
TI Physiotherapy: enhancing primary care & improving quality of life.
DT 9412
AU Zacka M; Physiotherapy Dept. Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Camperdown,;
NSW.
SO Annu Conf Australas Soc HIV Med. 1993 Oct 28-30;5:75 (poster no. 3).
Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE ASHM5/94349038
AB The physiotherapist is integral to the multidisciplinary team working in
HIV. The role of the physiotherapist is often poorly understood and
therefore frequently under utilised. The physiotherapist offers
intervention in the following areas: 1. Respiratory disorders. Obtaining
sputum specimens, treatment of pneumonias and other chest complaints,
and restoration of fitness & strength following acute infections. 2.
Neurological disorders. Gait re-education, provision of mobility aids
such as walking sticks & frames, maintenance of joint and soft tissue
integrity during acute infections and rehabilitation following
infection. 3. Musculoskeletal disorders. Interventions for back, neck
and other musculoskeletal pain, management of lymphoedema secondary to
K.S., sporting injuries & HIV related arthritic disorders. Finally, the
physiotherapist is often involved in exercise programmes specifically
for HIV positive clients, or alternatively can provide appropriate
exercise advice and ongoing monitoring for clients.
DE Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome/*REHABILITATION Human HIV
Infections/*REHABILITATION New South Wales *Patient Care Team
*Physical Therapy Primary Health Care *Quality of Life MEETING
ABSTRACT
SOURCE: National Library of Medicine. NOTICE: This material may be
protected by Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.Code).