Physiotherapy management for people in prolonged disorders of consciousness

This lecture is presented by expert clinicians from the Royal Hospital for Neurodisability in London.

This lecture will cover the Physiotherapy management of people in PDOC.

Presenter

Teresa Clark qualified as a Physiotherapist in 2002 and specialises in the rehabilitation of complex neurological disability. As Consultant Physiotherapist, Teresa takes a leading role in the RHN Tone Clinic, practicing as a non-medical prescriber, injector of botulinum toxin and guiding therapeutic management after botulinum toxin treatment. 

Teresa's role at the RHN includes significant teaching and development responsibilities, aiming to further improve the practice of neuro-rehabilitation after brain injury. 

Teresa's areas of research and clinical interest include; prolonged disorders of consciousness, contracture management, spasticity, optimising life-long care after brain injury and the development of research methodologies which support those with severe brain injury to participate in research which improves their own care.

Host

Neurology and Disability National Groups

Date of Live Event

10/08/22

CPD Hours

2.0 Hours

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