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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