Due to the Covid- 19 pandemic, I realised there was a gap in the market due to sporting venues being closed indefinitely. As I have already had previous experience using online methods such as zoom with the "THRIVE" project, I decided to offer virtual sessions, allowing for me to accurately prescribe home exercise programmes (HEPs).
Whilst I was involved in the "THRIVE" project at the University, I proactively kept constant reflections on the delivery of the service itself and how the service developed my own practice as a practitioner. Due to this, I was asked to quote part of my reflections in the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy's monthly magazine: "This is the most...
Prior to my University studies I volunteered at Restore7 Ltd. to gain some experience in healthcare. The highlight of my experience was attending a balance group which aimed to improve patient's/ client's seating and standing balance, hence assist with their gait and transfers. This was a great opportunity to have as I saw social interactions...
The main focus with this branch of physiotherapy was to increase each patient's/ client's quality of life as much as possible by promoting upmost independence. As a result each patient received individualised and specific exercises to improve strength, flexibility and pain.
There is lots of equipment to get used to on the Cardio- Respiratory wards. Equipment was categorised into "assessors" and "treaters". Objective measurements such as Heart Rate, Blood Pressure, Respiratory Rate, O2 Saturations and lung sounds via auscultation were assessed, to give clinical reasoning for a desired treatment such as Active Cycle of...
During my time with the "Wildcats" I gained lots of experience with massaging elite athletes of all somatotypes. This treatment modality is vital as this assists with reducing both physical and mental stressors that the players picked up during training days or matches days.
MSK OPD taught me how to complete thorough assessments in a timely manner and how to prescribe suitable exercises to patients/ clients to alleviate any aggravating or limiting factors of their daily lives.
