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In Physiotherapy Trauma Talks we discuss the key roles that physiotherapists and other healthcare practitioners play in the management and rehabilitation of patients with traumatic injury. Experts in trauma care offer their insights about in-hospital patient care and post-discharge follow up service delivery. New research in the field of trauma care and rehabilitation is shared to provide answers to your questions.
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30 minutes
Guest interviews
English
South Africa
25 episodes
since Jan. 15, 2025
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Cheryl Haley, an experienced physiotherapist, shares her year-long recovery after a high-speed cycling crash, from complex pelvic fractures and rib injuries to an under-recognised concussion that reshaped her practice. Practical hospital strategies, mobility choices, concussion care,…
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We walk through the physiotherapy approach to traumatic brain injury in ICU, from neuroprotection and ICP thresholds to respiratory care, tracheostomy weaning, and safe early mobility. A real case shows how curiosity, teamwork, and measured risk move recovery forward. If this helped …
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In today's episode on acute spinal cord injury, experienced trauma physiotherapists Andrea Christmas and Tatum Michael unpack what effective physiotherapy care looks like under pressure: how to protect a vulnerable spinal cord, keep the lungs open, and set realistic goals that c…
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We mark World Trauma Day with a hard look at road injuries in South Africa and the daily habits that raise or reduce risk. Two final-year physiotherapy students, Jayde Symons and Mikha Ceronio, share what they see on campus and how simple choices by drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians…
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What happens when physiotherapists step beyond their traditional roles in trauma care? Melissa Webb, a senior physiotherapist with 30 years of experience at the Alfred Hospital in Melbourne, shares insights into advanced roles physiotherapists play in trauma care and how their early …
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The journey to recovery after pelvic trauma doesn't end when the bones heal. For many patients, the invisible consequences of their injuries—urinary incontinence, bowel dysfunction, and sexual problems—can persist for months or even years, dramatically affecting their quality of…
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Managing patients with polytrauma presents unique challenges for physiotherapists. Trauma physiotherapists Natascha Plani and Cikizwa Mafanya share their insights on managing patients with polytrauma, focusing on pelvic and acetabular injuries. They discuss evidence-based approaches …
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In this final episode of our three-part trunk trauma series, we explore the management of patients with abdominal trauma and the challenges it poses to rehabilitation. Whether you're a new graduate or experienced practitioner, this episode equips you with the knowledge to confid…
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What happens when a traumatic fall leads to multiple broken ribs? How do physiotherapists determine which patients need immediate attention and which can safely go home? These questions drive Professor Ceri Battle's groundbreaking work in blunt chest trauma management. The first…
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Thoracic trauma affects over 60% of trauma cases worldwide, with penetrating injuries presenting unique challenges. The damage to the thorax ranges from localized tissue injury in stab wounds to extensive internal devastation from high-velocity bullets that create shock waves and cav…
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