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Physical Therapy Interventions Following Acute Traumatic Brain Injury: Early Mobility In The Acute Care Setting, Ashley Hickox
Physical Therapy Interventions Following Acute Traumatic Brain Injury: Early Mobility In The Acute Care Setting, Ashley Hickox
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Background: Approximately 2.5 million individuals suffered from a TBI in the year of 2010. Many individuals who suffer a TBI are hospitalized for extended periods of time. Studies have shown that extended intensive care can result in deleterious and long-lasting side effects. Early mobility has been utilized to combat effects and has been shown to be safe and effective.
Purpose: To examine early mobility use as applied with respect to this case, a patient with a severe, acute TBI.
Case Description: The patient was a 26 year old male who sustained a TBI following a boat accident. …