On Episode 8, Jamie talks about treating medically fragile patients and the benefits of early mobility. Listen in to learn about the negative consequences of immobilization and the important role PT plays in mobilization of the acute care patient.

Resources:

https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Susan-Dirkes/publication/333550528_Early_Mobility_in_the_Intensive_Care_Unit_Evidence_Barriers_and_Future_Directions/links/5d9b6e79299bf1c363fef7c6/Early-Mobility-in-the-Intensive-Care-Unit-Evidence-Barriers-and-Future-Directions.pdf

https://journals.lww.com/ajnonline/abstract/2015/12000/original_research__implementation_of_an_early.27.aspx