Pharmacology and Physiotherapy

Pharmacology and Physiotherapy

An introduction to what Physiotherapists need to know about pharmacology
A fantastic insight into pain medication. If you want to be positioned well as a Physiotherapist in a multidisciplinary world, knowing the effects and appropriateness of drugs allows honest conversations with patients and colleagues. A great presentation not just for yourself as a clinician, but definitely a good step forward for Physiotherapy.
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Introduction

As part of a subjective evaluation a physiotherapist will ask a patient about their medication use. How should this information be used in clinical decision making? Without understanding the effects of the medications our patients use, their physiotherapy treatment cannot be optimised. We need to understand the effects, side effects, potential drug interactions and how these will influence ideal physiotherapy management. The course will review different antidepressant medications and the physiological effects they have on the body, as well as how these affect physiotherapy exercise prescription. Practical advice will be provided on how to gather information about different medications, and how to relate any medication effects a patient may have to the rest of the interdisciplinary team.

Aims

This course aims to provide you with an understanding of why it is important for the physiotherapist to understand how medication affects the body with a specific focus on antidepressants and exercise.

Outline

  1. Video of interview with Jacqueline Reznik
  2. Reading activities
  3. Quiz

Target audience

This course is aimed at Physiotherapy and Physical Therapy clinicians, students and assistants. Other interested professionals such as athletic trainers, occupational therapists, nurses or medical doctors interested in this subject are also invited to participate.

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Presented by: Physioplus Team

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Certificate of completion

1.3 Physioplus points

Accredited by 3 organisations

Keywords: antidepressant, Ativan, Benzodiazepines, diazepam, drugs, Hunter's Toxicity Criteria, lorazepam, medication, mental health, NDRIs, Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, norepinephrine and dopamine reuptake inhibitors, NSAIDs, pain, serotonin, serotonin reuptake inhibitors, Serotonin-Norepinephrine Reuptake inhibitors, SNRI, SSRIs, Sternbach Criteria, TCAs, tricyclic antidepressants, Valium

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