Managing Expectations: Why Recovery After Trauma Takes Longer Than You Think
One moment you are going about your normal day-to-day routine and suddenly the unexpected happens; you twist, fall, get knocked from your bike or are involved in a car crash (to name just a few examples). Trauma spans from ‘minor injuries’ all the way to ‘major injuries’, however, the size of the injury does not […]
Managing Amputees During a Heatwave: Physiotherapy Advice for Safe Prosthetic Use, Skin Care and Hydration
Hot weather can make prosthetic use more difficult, particularly for people with limb loss who are already managing skin care, socket fit, fatigue and mobility. This article explains the main heatwave risks specifically for amputees and outlines practical physiotherapy advice to help people stay safe, comfortable and active during periods of extreme heat. Physiotherapy Advice […]
Rethinking muscle testing : Is It Time to Move Beyond The MRC?
The MRC Oxford Muscle Grading Scale has been a longstanding tool in physiotherapy for measuring strength – it’s simple, fast, and widely recognised. But when it comes to detecting meaningful change, especially in higher grades (4 and 5), it’s not always up to the task. Why? Because it’s subjective, insensitive to small but important changes, […]
Living Without Limits: Functional Training For Life After Amputation
Life after amputation doesn’t mean giving up on your goals — it just means finding new (and sometimes surprisingly creative) ways to reach them. At TraumaPhysio, we believe in rehabilitation should empower you, not hold you back. As a specialist physiotherapist working with amputees, I’ve seen firsthand how the right kind of training can redefine […]
From Injury to Innervation: Peripheral Nerve Injury is The Hidden Battle in Trauma Recovery.
Peripheral nerve injuries (PNIs) are an often-overlooked but significant consequence of complex orthopaedic trauma. They add another layer of complexity to rehabilitation, influencing recovery trajectories, delaying functional outcomes, and often causing distress to our clients. Understanding how to assess and manage these injuries is essential for optimising long-term recovery. Prevalence and Mechanisms of Injury Peripheral […]