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Episode 158: Keeping "Up" With the Times. A Deep Dive Into the Benefits of Verticalization Therapy

2023/12/4
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Walking Home From The ICU

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What happens to the body at the cellular, neurological, pulmonary, musculoskeletal, and cardiovascular levels when it remains supine for days to weeks?

What is verticalization therapy and what does current research reveal about its benefits during critical illness?

Verticalization experts, Phillip Gonzalez, MOT, OTR/L, BCPR, Nikki Stephens, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, and Jenna Hightower, PT, DPT, CCS dive deep into the science and beauty of verticalization therapy.