Caitlin Reid

Caitlin Reid is a young physiotherapist who has also experienced a traumatic brain injury. She shares her story to inspire neuro therapists to give the power back to the patient. In this episode we chat about what it's like to be a young person in a neuro rehab setting, how to adapt programs to different personalities, and about learning to become a better coach and motivator. Caitlin also shares what's she's changed in her practice after her experience.1.30 - Introduction1.49 - Career pathway2.56 - Brain injury story5.20 - Being in PTA6.00 - Sharing experience for good7.20 - Empowering your patients9.29 - Physios as motivators and coaches - adapting language14.06 - Uncertainty in rehab and recovery15.42 - Dealing with dense hemiplegia16.53 - Therapy scheduling, fatigue19.44 - Being a young brain injury survivor20.44 - Benefits of rehab outdoors22.11 - Therapy content - Goals-based intervention24.02 - Setting targets and PBs24.47 - Principles of neuroplasticity in Caitlin's rehab28.20 - CIMT + Body Schema30.08 - Motor imagery, Mirror therapy & Returning to netball33.31 - Caitlin's key message - empowerment34.25 - What Caitlin has changed in her practice