EPISODE 24- Physical Therapy: Maintaining Functional Status at the End of Life

Show notes- Mourning Dove Medical Presents Dr. G at the Heart of Healthcare  Special Guest Jason Swisher Physical Therapist & Owner at Coastal Mobile Therapy https://www.coastalmobiletherapy.com Mission-Educate & Empower in three parts, helping listeners ‘SEE’ what’s needed to navigate the healthcare system. 1. Story (theme) Dr. G’s NFL son is receiving physical therapy PT after a surgery. 2. Educate -Teaching point PT is also an important component for seniors during the late stages of life. Beneficial for individuals with loss of ADL independence and at risk of falling. Hospice CoPs § 418.72 Condition of participation: Physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech-language pathology. Physical therapy services, occupational therapy services, and speech-language pathology services must be available, and when provided, offered in a manner consistent with accepted standards of practice” https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-42/chapter-IV/subchapter-B/part-418 ; ARTICLE “Assessment of the effects of a multicomponent, individualized physiotherapy program in patients receiving hospice services in the home” https://www.cuanschutz.edu/graduate-programs/palliative-care/blog/palliative-care-blog/assessment-of-the-effects-of-a-multicomponent-individualized-physiotherapy-program-in-patients-receiving-hospice-services-in-the-home Bottom line “It certainly informs this author’s continued practice to allow physiotherapy referrals for incoming hospice patients for whom rehabilitative activities are an important part of maintaining quality of life for as long as possible.” 3. Empower -A valuable a resource https://www.coastalmobiletherapy.com Website info https://mourningdovemedical.com Hashtags #hapc #EducateAndEmpower #PeaceOfMind #PhysicalTherapy #Physiotherapy #EOL #ADL #Fall #NFL #LARams#SeattleSeaHawks