Hydrotherapy is a great treatment option for people with OA knees, but what does exercise look like in the water? In this post we will examine the evidence base. Knee osteoarthritis is characterized by the irreversible loss of articular cartilage from the condyles of the femur and the plateau of the tibia. As the damage progresses, the pain increases, which…
How to Trust Yourself After the Trauma of Dismissal and Disablement – Tiny Buddha x
D allas came into my life when I was eight weeks old, when I was only 19. The little brown bundle of rolls and folds that clumsily marched through my house with oversized paws never stood a chance of developing into what most would consider a classically "good dog" to be. As he grew to his oversized appendages as a…
Strength training in older adults has been shown to be effective in reducing falls in many individual studies, but what does a systematic review tell us? Falls are the second most common cause of accidental death worldwide, with a large proportion of them occurring among the elderly. Therefore, understanding how the risk of falls can be reduced is critical to…
Expand your interdisciplinary practice through a detailed understanding of posture and how it relates to speaking, gesturing and swallowing. Everything you learn in this course will change your understanding of what is possible when physiotherapists and speech therapists work together. We developed this program specifically to improve MDT collaboration. The knowledge and techniques gained through participation are immediately ready for…
J enna Hershberger, a licensed professional counselor, was working on a crisis response team for a regional human service center in North Dakota when she received a call from a young woman reporting physical abuse. The woman commented on her medical complaints, but not on her mental and emotional health. Hershberger knew there was more to the woman's story, so…
Are you thinking of using a coach or mentor for your career? First you have to know the difference. Both coaching and mentoring are terms that are used interchangeably in the context of personal development. This makes it confusing to know which path to go and which one is best for you, as the two represent very different approaches. Would…
What are the top tips on Tuesday? At Physiopedia, we strive to provide universal access to rehabilitation knowledge. We appreciate sharing and are happy to help. And that's how Top Tips Tuesday came about. This weekly newsletter is compiled by rehabilitation professionals for the entire rehabilitation community. We know how many amazing resources our community produces, and that can be…
It was Article of the Week for a year and we can learn many lessons from the publications we have covered. As we near the end of the academic year and the transition from undergraduate to graduate, let's cover the key lessons from Article of the Week! Follow the example of these clinical trials and physiotherapy research has a bright…
The United States has seen a significant increase in anti-Asian hate crime and discrimination over the past year. Since spring 2020, "anti-Asian bigotry and misinformation spread almost as quickly as the virus [corona] itself," said Rep Judy Chu at an online panel discussion hosted by the American Counseling Association last month to highlight the recent surge in the anti-Asian mood…