By: Audrey Lomax, MCSP, CPA, [2]
In the article “Practical and strategic pain management in residential care” [BCMJ 2013;55:85-89 [10]], an important component of care is not discussed: physiotherapy. Muscle exercise is important—often a painful muscle is a weak muscle. Graduated weight lifting can rebuild muscle and increase the well-being of residents. Even those with cognitive impairment can benefit.
Osteoarthritis is common in the residential care setting, and physiotherapy can also help in the management of this debilitating condition.
—Audrey Lomax, MCSP, CPA
Nanaimo
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