Sunday 3 January 2010

General physiotherapy aims of early-phase management (Bleeding & Inflammation)


Acute Phases 1 & 2 : Bleeding (0-10hrs) & Inflammation (72hrs)


The aims are:



  • To reduce pain

  • To limit and reduce inflammatory exudates

  • To reduce metabolic demands of tissue

  • To protect the newly forming tissue from disruption

  • To promote new tissue growth and fibre alignment

  • To maintain general levels of cardiovascular and musculoskeletal fitness / activity

'REDUCE, REDUCE, PROTECT, PROMOTE, LIMIT, MAINTAIN'

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