Physiotherapy Student working in Cardiothoracic Critical Care, University Hospital of South Manchester NHS Foundation Trust, England.Treated cardiothoracic, burns, and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation patients in an ICU setting and at ward level. Duties included record keeping, liaising with the MDT, discharge planning, respiratory and mobility assessment, and compliance with patient care pathways. Treatment techniques included manual hyperinflation, suctioning, intermittent positive pressure breathing, airway clearance exercises, lung volume exercises, range of movement (ROM) exercises/contracture prevention, manual handling, and indoor mobility.

Physiotherapy Student working in Acquired Brain Injury, Astley Ainsley Hospital, Edinburgh, NHS Lothian, Scotland.Treated patients with acquired brain injuries and other neurological pathologies in a neuro rehab setting. Duties included neuromusculoskeletal assessment, developing problem lists and setting patient goals, liaising with the MDT, home visits, record keeping, and conducting group classes. Various treatment techniques were used focusing on functional movement, gait re-education using various tools, hydrotherapy, balance re-education, and indoor and outdoor mobility practice.

Physiotherapy Student working in Acute GI, Liver/Renal Transplant, Royal Infirmary Edinburgh, NHS Lothian, Scotland.Treated patients whom suffered from various gastrointestinal, liver and kidney related conditions, multiple organ failure, as well as renal and liver transplant patients in a HDU environment and at ward level. Duties included record keeping, liaising with the MDT, discharge planning, respiratory and mobility assessment, developing problem lists, and setting patient goals. Treatment techniques mainly comprised of airway clearance techniques and lung volume exercises, along with indoor mobility practice to achieve patient baseline.