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

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