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What happens when a traumatic fall leads to multiple broken ribs? How do physiotherapists determine which patients need immediate attention and which can safely go home? These questions drive Professor Ceri Battle's groundbreaking work in blunt chest trauma management. The first 72 hours post-injury represent the danger zone, where targeted physiotherapy interventions can prevent life-threatening complications. Whether you're a physiotherapy student, experienced clinician, or healthcare professional working with trauma patients, this episode offers practical insights into assessment tools, management techniques, and the evolving science of chest trauma recovery. Podcast website: https://physiotherapytraumatalks.buzzsprout.com
Book: Cardiopulmonary Physiotherapy in Trauma: An Evidence-based Approach’ published by World Scientific: https://doi.org/10.1142/13509

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