Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is associated with multiple emotions, such as guilt, shame, anger, fear and anxiety. Physiotherapy can play a part in recovery from PTSD through physical activity and exercise prescription, and facilitation of mind-body awareness.

The Physiotherapy Research Foundation (PRF) has highlighted key messages from the 5 facts article featured in the October edition of InMotion and produced this infographic. Click on the image below to access a printable A3 file. 

About the authors:

Ruth Lira APAM has worked in private practice for the past 10 years, with experience in motor vehicle injuries, occupational injuries and postoperative rehabilitation. Ruth has an ongoing interest in mental health and has presented on the management of clients with post-traumatic stress disorders. She is the chair of the Western Australian branch of the APA Mental Health group.

Richard Modderman APAM works as a senior physiotherapist in mental health at the Princess Alexandra Hospital, providing physiotherapy services in the acute and rehabilitation settings. Richard also works in musculoskeletal private practice and has a particular interest in primary prevention and chronic disease management.

Albert Tseng APAM is the chair of the Victorian branch of the APA Mental Health group. Albert works in home care and aged care and is currently studying a postgraduate diploma in animal physiotherapy.

Ellen Lake APAM is a clinical physiotherapist and registered counsellor and psychotherapist. Ellen works in private practice with people who present with physical and mental health comorbidity and she also works part-time as a team member with Active Rehabilitation Physiotherapy. Ellen is currently chair of the APA Mental Health national group.

This infographic is a Physiotherapy Research Foundation (PRF) initiative supported by FlexEze – partner of the PRF.