101 Treatment Ideas in Acute Care

Are you tired of the same boring treatment interventions? Looking to re-energize your practice! Look no further! This treatment guided is loaded with practical ideas that will spark your creativity in acute care and all therapy settings where equipment is limited and thinking outside the box is a must! This PDF guides will be delivered to your personal email, which you provide at the point of sale. All sales are final.

Sample Page-Moderate physically functioning clients typically require moderate to minimal assistance to perform bed mobility, sitting, standing, transfers, and ADL performance. The activities found in the low level group is appropriate to start off with at first

-Look for soft tissue restrictions and stiffness of the neck, trunk, pelvis, and legs and mobilize these red flag areas very early in the process. The earlier you can address these issues the less likely it will become a more significant concern later in their recovery. Using proper positioning in bed, chair, and while moving is key. All care team members need to be aware of this and treatment needs to be delegated depending on experience and skill set. Don’t assume that it is being addressed based on traditional roles.

-Work on early mobility as soon as reasonably possible. Studies clearly show that early mobilization even in the intensive care improves the chances of a positive outcome. Even sitting on the side of the bed or up to a chair can have a profound impact. This is the responsibility of the entire care team to promote a culture of activity, not just physical therapy. I have not found one ADL yet that didn’t depend on the foundational skills of motor mobility performance. Optimize your days and coordinate with physical therapy to determine how to schedule times To allow rest breaks in between sessions.