Effect of early physiotherapy on intracranial pressure and cerebral perfusion pressure.

Background: Physiotherapy plays an important role in the therapy of patients with acute cerebral diseases. Studies concerning the effects of physiotherapy on intracerebral pressure (ICP) and cerebral perfusion pressure (CPP) are, however, rare.

Methods: An observational study was performed on critically ill patients who were receiving ICP measurements and who were treated with passive range of motion (PROM) on our neuro-intensive care unit.