This lecture will provide an overview of new research published and underway for physical rehabilitation for people with moderate to severe traumatic brain injury. This will include providing some preliminary evidence from studies underway as part of the BRIDGES (Brain Injury: Developing Guidelines for Physical Activities) project which is an MRFF funded project led by A/Prof Hassett. This lecture will also provide some tips for working with people with challenging behaviors presented as case studies and with audience participation for others to also share their experiences.
Dr Leanne Hassett, APAM, PhD; MHlthSc(NeuroPHTY); BAppSc(PHTY)) is a Senior Lecturer in the Discipline of Physiotherapy at The University of Sydney, leading the Neurology teaching team. She is also a Senior Research Fellow in the Institute for Musculoskeletal Health at The University of Sydney, leading the research theme of physical activity for people with physical disabilities. She also holds an honorary Senior Research Fellow role in South Western Sydney Local Health District where she leads a district wide implementation-effectiveness trial on physical activity counselling in physiotherapy routine care, funded from an NHMRC TRIP Fellowship and MRFF preventive health grant. She was a lead Investigator and Manager for the NHMRC funded Activity and MObility UsiNg Technology (AMOUNT) rehabilitation trial; the largest trial internationally investigating a tailored prescription of technology to increase physical activity and mobility in people receiving rehabilitation. She is now leading the dissemination and implementation work stemming from this trial.
Neurology National Group
28/06/2022
1.0 Hours
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