We understand that physical exercises and the use of physical modalities are effective in the treatment of many mental health issues with the attendant complications. There are enough evidence that most complications sequel to pharmacological management of mental health conditions are amenable to physiotherapy. However, physiotherapy is not often a treatment of choice in many of these areas where there is evidence of efficacy. Many mental health institutions do not involve physiotherapist into their mental health team. Is there any reason for this or it is a professional oversight?
Hi Gbiri,
Yes, Physiotherapy is an integral member of the mental health team since long in many contries in the world. Well there might be variations in different contries in terms of how much and when to contribute the role of Physiotherapy as you said. Here are few articles which may helps you...
1. http://www.fundacionalzheimur.org/eng/files/Phisiotherapy%20in%20mental%20health.pdf
2. https://www.physiotherapy.asn.au/DocumentsFolder/Advocacy_Position_Mental_Health_2011.pdf
3. http://www.southstaffsandshropshealthcareft.nhs.uk/Services/Allied-Health-Professions/Practice/Service-Review-Away-Days/docs/Falls-Conference-28th-April-2011/Physiotherapist-Inpatient-role.aspx
Regards
Ratan
hi Caleb, well i second Ratan and would like to add that besides mental health there are countries in which physical therapy is considered either useless or unnecessary, including Gynecology, Women health, Geriatrics, Community health to name a few.
physiotherapy is an integral component of psychiatric rehabilitation. I worked in a psychiatric hospital for 10 years and am very proud to say, that with a lot of marketing and promotion, this profession has become more accepted within the mental health arena. I currently facilitate the teaching of university students within this area hoping that physiotherapy will become better recognised for its value in treating mental illness.
Hi,
In our setup psychiatrist use to refer these patients to our department for PT.
so I guess we neeed to create awerness amnong health professional to get involved in Mx of patient with mental illness.
Focusing on metabolic syndrome and the value of physical activity in the management of weight gain,as well as the management of chronic pain in persons with mental illness is becoming increasingly popular treatments used by physiotherapists in psychiatric institutions. In addition, the treatment of adolescents with psychosis is yet another speciality area that is becoming popular...
Dear Colleague,
I refer to the "International organisation of physical therapy in mental health" (IOPTMH), a wcpt subgroup.
I refer also to our websidte www.icppmh.org
Today physiotherapy approach in mental health is underpinned by a great amount of evidence based literature.
Kind regards
Prof.dr. Michel Probst, University Leuven and President of the IOPTMH
- Badges
- Science topic
- Similar topics
- Biological Science
- Physiology
- Physiological Processes
- Stress