Physiotherapy for Pressure Injury Prevention and Immobility

What is Pressure Injury Prevention?

Pressure injuries can develop when prolonged pressure affects an area of the body. Limited mobility can make it harder for a person to change position independently.

What problems can people face?

A person with limited mobility may have difficulty changing position, getting out of bed, transferring, standing, walking or relieving pressure independently.

What can happen when it is not addressed?

Prolonged inactivity can contribute to further loss of strength and mobility and make independent repositioning more difficult.

How ACP can help

ACP can assist with mobility programs, transfers, position changes, strengthening, walking, seating and positioning considerations, mobility equipment and staff education. Nursing and wound-care professionals remain responsible for wound management.

When should physiotherapy be considered?

Consider physiotherapy when an older person has significantly reduced mobility, spends prolonged periods in bed or a chair, or has difficulty changing position or transferring.