The feasibility and safety of early mobilisation in patients following non-traumatic acute subarachnoid haemorrhage or subdural haemorrhage.

Medical, nursing and allied health interventions will not change from those routinely provided. If a patient satisfies certain screening criteria, the physiotherapist will assess the patient as per usual practice, including the patient’s ability to follow commands and trunk/limb strength, and decide on the appropriate type of mobility intervention. The type of mobility intervention will be progressed over time, as per the patient’s condition and tolerance, from progressively upright positions in bed, bed exercises, sitting on the edge of the bed, sitting balance, functional exercises in sitting, standing, standing balance exercises, marching on the spot, sitting out of bed and walking. These mobilisation activities may involve the use of equipment (e.g. lifting machines, appropriate seating). Mobility interventions will commence once the patient is deemed medically stable and will continue for the duration of their in-patient stay.