CASE STUDY

Vanessa usually supports Sharon to do some arm and leg stretching. This is an important part of Sharon's therapy supports and helps to improve her movement. Vanessa has received training from a physiotherapist to do the stretching exercises for her mother.

Vanessa asks you if it would be okay for her to show you how to do the exercises, so that Sharon could have some extra stretching because it is "really improving her movement".

QUESTIONS:

1) Can you agree to let Vanessa show you how to do the exercises? Why or Why not?

For this and the next question. You would need to ensure you had consent from Sharon and spoke directly to and got approval from your supervisor. You would then need to be trained by someone who is qualified to do so.

2) To effectively provide this physiotherapy to what sort of supports, information, education and approval do you need?