Pippa GrantOctober 2014

Physiotherapy in Palliative Care

Physiotherapists have an integral role to play even in the advanced stages of Palliative

Care

Key Message

Symptom management of pain ‘Kate’

The big picture vs the moment

Rapid response

Living rather than dying

Symptom management of pain

Symptom Management of Breathlessness ‘Bob’

Fear of being a burden to others

Rehabilitative approach offers hope

Symptom Management of Breathlessness

Motor Neurone Disease‘Anthony’

Tension between client wishes and care and safety

Coordination and Communication between professionals is vital

Motor Neurone Disease

Mobility ‘Sally’

Rehab is seldom offered with a

terminal diagnosis

But there is still a life to be lived

Mobility

To conclude …Physiotherapists have a significant role to play in the advanced stages of Palliative

Care