Very important issue for a Physical Therapist - the wound healing process. He is going to use this knowledge in many cases, especially in the Intensive Care Unit and the intervention after open fractures or injuries.
Wednesday, 8 May 2013
Proper lifting for new moms
Jen DeLorenzo, PT, CFMT, discusses challenges facing news moms including proper body mechanics and how a physical therapist can help them adjust their posture and lifting technique to avoid pain and injury. To find a PT near you, visit www.moveforwardpt.com.
Tuesday, 7 May 2013
Management of wound infection
The European Wound Management Association has published a document about management of wound infection.
The Newborn Individualized Developmental Care and Assessment Program (NIDCAP)
The Vision, Purpose, Mission and Activities of the NIDCAP Federation International
Vision: The vision of the NIDCAP Federation International (NFI) is that all newborn infants in intensive and special care nurseries receive individualized, developmentally supportive, family centered care so that they may realize optimal health and developmental outcome.
Purpose: The purpose of the NFI is to serve as the authoritative leader for research, development, and dissemination of the Newborn Individualized Developmental Care and Assessment Program (NIDCAP) and for the certification of trainers, health care professionals, and nurseries in the NIDCAP approach.
Mission: The mission of the NFI is to develop and support a worldwide collaborative community of trainers, health care systems, professionals, families, and other partners to assure that the highest quality of individualized, developmentally supportive, family centered care is available to all newborns in intensive and special care nurseries.
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