injury prevention and rehabilitation in the army by sgt (si) gibbs aptc
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Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation in the Army
By Sgt (SI) Gibbs APTC
Introduction
• Exercise Rehabilitation Instructors• Headley Court• Roles Afghan• Battle Back• Army Training Regiment Bassingbourn• Summary
Exercise Rehabilitation Instructor
• Join Army as another Corp• Complete 10 week AAPTI Cse• Pass APTC selection week• Complete Class 1 Probationers 30 weeks • 6 months at JSSRI
Headley Court
• Approx 200 staff:-
Doctors, Nurses, Physio, ERI’s, Specialists• 6,500 patients a year• 4 fully equipped gyms.• Hydro-pool
Headley Court
Battle Back
“Identify, facilitate and encourage adaptive Adventurous Training (AT) and Sport opportunities for wounded Service personnel.”
Roles in Afghan
• Physio Depts
• Role One Rehab Team
Army Training Regiment Bassingbourn
Army Training Regiment Bassingbourn
• 14 weeks training:-
V&S, Drill, Ranges, Exercise, PT, CBRN,
PHYSICAL TRAINING PROGRAMME• Staff:- MAA, QMSI, 4 APTCI, 30 AAPTI
• Progressive 14 weeks PT programme• Health and fitness education• Endurance and circuit based lessons• Conditioning • Periodisation
ATR (B) GYM
ATR (B) GYM
ATR (B) GYM
Primary Care Rehabilitation Facility
• Staff:- 3 Doctors, 7 Nurses, 2 Physio, 2 ERI
• Care pathway:- highlighting injury at earliest opportunity, Doctor, Physio, Doctor, Rehabilitation
• Physiotherapy treatment:- massage, ultra-sound, acupuncture, education, orthotics
• Rehabilitation programme:- initial assessment, specifics, group therapy, swimming, function
• Analysis:- daily contact, fortnightly assessments, monthly health committee meetings, 6 monthly audits
Rehab
Rehab
Summary
• Facilities and Staff
• Progressive PT
• Trainers
• Patient Care
Any Questions?