Interning At Lumc, Department Of Physiotherapy, Neurosurgery/Neurology Ward
Worked as a physiotherapist on the Neurology/Neurosurgery ward and was responsible for treating patients with an underlying neurological disease or post-operation. As a specialist in movement, I had to conduct a thorough physical and neurological assessment to determine the patient's functional capability in terms of motor function. This input was important during MDOs (multidisciplinary meetings), as I was part of a rehabilitation team consisting of an occupational therapist, speech therapist, and rehabilitation doctor. The combined input of diverse disciplines allowed for a multidisciplinary approach to design and executing treatment plans for patients admitted to these wards, thereby contributing to excellent healthcare. Other tasks included: literature search via databases (e.g. PubMed), providing and attending interdisciplinary clinical lectures, and attending ICU and first aid courses. Overall, this internship has significantly strengthened my knowledge about neurological diseases and improved my skillsets as a physiotherapist in assessing and treating patients with underlying neurological pathology.