Question

Rehabilitation strategies Give 1 (one) example of how the following strategies or equipment can be used to manage a chronic health issue. Strategies How this is used in Chronic Disease management? Physiotherapy In cerebral palsy, physiotherapy exercises and passive ROM will assist in maintaining muscle tone and range Strategies How this is used in Chronic Disease management?

15.1) Occupational therapy

15.2) Hydrotherapy

15.3) Pilates

15.4) Massage

15.5) Music therapy/ art

15.6) Wheelchairs

15.7) Walking aids

15.8) Prosthesis

15.9) Psychological

Answer 1

15.1)Occupational therapy makes the patient to do their daily activities (eating,dressing, sitting,opening door,attending phone calls etc.,)They will be capable of doing self care and lead an independent life.

15.2)Hydrotherapy improves cardiac functions and decreases pain and rigidity in muscles,improve core strength, able to reduce stress on foot post exercise

15.3)Pilates can improve the flexibility of the musculoskeletal system of the patient thereby increasing the balance and stability. It aides in relaxation emotionally by controlling their stress.

15.4)Massage aides to relieve muscle tension,gives a psychological and emotional rest.It relieves muscle tension,improve tone ,relieves spasticity,improve the range of motion

15.5)Music therapy can connect the motor and cognitive function if the child and enhance relaxation ,improve attention and differentiang things,fine motof activity, It improves the upper motor functions of the body.

15.6)Wheelchairs in these patients are helpful in mobilisation, also has greater range of motion relieving pressure and preventing ulcers

15.7)Walking aids helps the children to put strength and pressure on their leg, balance themselves and walk

15.8)Prosthesis can help the child to do motor activity by improving muscle strength

15.9)Psychological therapy are regular counselling given to parents inngeyying adjusted and gaining knowledge in handling these type of cases in long run.