We at Physiopedia are very proud of our important role in the ReLAB-HS project, and as part of this global initiative we are creating an education and training toolkit to support rehabilitation professionals around the world. It is vital that this toolkit is developed with a thorough understanding of the needs of all rehabilitation actors – and this is where…
Here is a topic that professional advisors love to talk about and that doesn't feel uncomfortable at all: Money! Let's get it public and acknowledge that talking about money is no fun in the consulting profession. Because the nature of our business is sensitive. We do not sell public "goods", we offer a service. And this service is no ordinary…
The ability to communicate what we do as clinicians is critical to getting our patients on board, committed to services, and advancing our profession. But it is not easy! As part of ReLab-HS, we want to define some of the most important rehabilitation professions that help people advocate for rehabilitation services around the world. If you are one of the…
Achilles tendon injuries are one of the most common injuries suffered by football players of all levels. In the professional field it is estimated that 2.4% of all injuries are related to the Achilles tendon and tend to be associated with longer absence from competition, which is why a lot of attention is paid to this. A reduced dorsiflexion of…
In this brand new series of courses, Marissa Fourie will help you ensure you are using patient-centered care by using the Calgary-Cambridge model during patient assessment. Communication is the most important part of any patient interaction. Good communication has the chance to completely change your patients' outcomes, while bad communication destroys a person's trust and possibly belief in the right…
Few would argue that 2020 was a turning point in many ways. The COVID-19 pandemic, social and economic inequalities, racial balancing and environmental disasters collided and merged into a reality shaped by enormous challenges that were barely foreseeable. This combination of factors has created an increasing need for counseling and psychiatric care. The dramatic increase in the number of people…
The COVID-19 pandemic has a negative impact on the mental health and physical activity level of the elderly. Virtual reality-based exercise – a means of engaging a person with exercise in a three-dimensional virtual world by allowing interaction with multi-sensory activities – is a novel approach to promoting the health and wellbeing of older adults by creating a world becomes…
Acknowledging our human kindness can be the most radical act we can take – Tiny Buddha X
Did you know that running is good for your mental health? There is research showing that running improves mood, running relieves stress and promotes brain health. It was found that running increases the levels of norepinephrine in the body, a chemical that helps moderate the body's response to stress. I discovered this firsthand when I started running years ago. I…
It is this time of the month to honor the efforts of a Physiopedia employee. This month's recipient is someone who works tirelessly behind the scenes to measure the efforts of physiopedia through numbers while adding scientific accuracy to our activities and projects. Nicole is our Knowledge Translation Manager and often represents physiopedia at international events such as the Online…