Physiotherapy Staffing Standards for Neonatal Units in the United Kingdom
Physiotherapy Staffing Standards for Neonatal Units in the United Kingdom
Advances in neonatal care and technology have improved survival for infants born sick or preterm. As a result, there is an increasing need for a comprehensive, collaborative approach that not only supports survival but is
Range of Motion Exercises for Infants with Brachial Plexus Birth Injury (BPBI)
The brachial plexus isanetworkofnerveswhichliesintheneck.Itisformedbythenerverootsof C5 – T1 and is responsible for the sensation, movement, pain, and sympathetic function of the corresponding upper limb.
Range of Motion Exercises - Brachial Plexus Birth Injury (BPBI)
The brachial plexus is a network of nerves which lies in the neck.It is formed by the nerve roots of C5 – T1 and is responsible for the sensation, movement, pain, and sympathetic function of the corresponding upper limb.
The Respiratory Committee have developed and published the following documents to offer further support to members to develop and evaluate paediatric respiratory physiotherapy posts.
Guidance for Good Practice for Physiotherapists Working in Neonatal Care (Second Edition)
This is a consensus document providing guidance on good practice relating to the physiotherapy management of neonates including the preterm and term infant:
Introduction
Neonatal physiotherapists provide specialist assessment and early intervention that supports neuromotor development, respiratory
Physiotherapy in Schools - A guide for schools and professionals
Physiotherapy is an allied health care profession which promotes the health and wellbeing of all. Paediatric physiotherapy aims to maximise a child or young person’s movement and function to as near normal as possible when affected by injury, illness, developmental delay or other disability.
BRACHIAL PLEXUS BIRTH INJURIES: A GUIDE TO MANAGEMENT
The APCP Neonatal committee and in collaboration with Erb's Palsy Group, have compiled this guidance document on the management of Brachial Plexus Birth Injuries.
About this Professional Guidance
This APCP Professional Guidance has been informed by a review of the available literature, relevant
