Purpose To ensure guests who use the standing frame, do so safely and comfortably. Procedure Guests must be assessed as fit to use the STF. This includes sufficient range of movement, strength, balance, co-ordination, understanding and co-operation. It is the responsibility of the physiotherapy team to ensure that the STF is maintained and safe to…
Standard procedures Pressure Mapping Purpose: To provide a wide range of appropriate and evidence-based treatment options to guests on the basis of the therapist’s clinical reasoning and with clear goals in mind. Many of our guests are at an increased risk of pressure sores for a number of reasons. Prolonged postures, such as sitting in…
Purpose: Paraffin wax is a form of heat therapy. It can help improve circulation, relax muscles and reduce stiffness in joints. Preparation for use: Assessment: Therapist should first assess the guest suitability for wax treatment. Skin Test: Always conduct a thermal skin test on the guest’s hand and wrist before using bath. Temperature of Wax:…
Standard procedures ADAPTED MULTIGYM Purpose: To provide a wide range of appropriate and safe exercise options to guests on the basis of the therapist’s clinical reasoning and with clear goals in mind. Progressive resistance training is beneficial in a number of neurological conditions, including MS, Parkinson’s Disease, stroke and MND.(1) It is unlikely that, during…
Standard procedures USE OF MOTOMED BIKES WITHOUT THERAPY TEAM SUPERVISION Purpose: To allow the guest to exercise safely, efficiently and frequently during their stay at Leuchie. Motomed bikes are machines that can be used with legs or arms and are designed for both active and passive movement. Leuchie House has a number of…
Standard procedures Loaning Leuchie Power Chairs Purpose: To ensure that guests are able to mobilise independently and safely where possible and appropriate with the best possible postural support. Leuchie House maintains a small stock of electronic power chairs (‘EPC’s or ‘power chair’s). These are available for use by guests who have been unable to bring…
Standard procedures ACUPUNCTURE Purpose: To provide a wide range of appropriate and evidence-based treatment options to guests on the basis of the therapist’s clinical reasoning and with clear goals in mind. The Acupuncture Association of Chartered Physiotherapists describes acupuncture as ‘one of the many skills used within physiotherapy as an integrated approach to the management…
Purpose To ensure guests who use the standing frame, do so safely and comfortably. Procedure Guests must be assessed as fit to use the STF. This includes sufficient range of movement, strength, balance, co-ordination, understanding and co-operation. It is the responsibility of the physiotherapy team to ensure that the STF is maintained and safe to…