"Knowing what to read and when to read is a challenge in order to stay up to date. There is currently an information overload in physical therapy." You told us and we listened. When we asked Physiopedia users from around the world what help they needed, they asked for email updates to keep them updated and for help with feeling…
In some patients with BPPV, one treatment is not enough to resolve all symptoms. Which maneuver is best for the second treatment? Benign paroxysmal vertigo (BPPV) is the most common cause of vertigo with a lifetime prevalence of 2.4%. Treatment is also relatively straightforward as the Epley and Semont maneuvers are the best options with high success rates. The difficulty…
In some patients with BPPV, one treatment is not enough to resolve all symptoms. Which maneuver is best for the second treatment? Benign paroxysmal vertigo (BPPV) is the most common cause of vertigo with a lifetime prevalence of 2.4%. Treatment is also relatively straightforward as the Epley and Semont maneuvers are the best options with high success rates. The difficulty…
Learn how to tell the difference between hip and buttock pain with these new courses, exclusive to Physioplus. Hip, back and buttock pain often overlap and lead to difficulties in a clear and concise diagnosis. There are a number of conditions that fit into this “hip overlap conditions” category. Examples of these conditions are: The differential diagnosis of pain and…
Digital learning designs can support teaching and learning in physical therapy education, but the effects on learning and outcomes are not fully understood. A new systematic review has contributed to our understanding. Digital and online learning is changing both the way we learn and the way we are taught. Digital learning can improve quality, improve sustainability and enable inclusive education…
The exact identification of the far-reaching systemic effects of spondyloarthropathy is the key to enabling early detection. With many rheumatological diseases there are considerable delays in diagnosis. These delays consequently affect accurate, timely treatment and subsequent intervention, and most importantly affect the quality of life of people living in these stressful conditions. The UK Society for Rheumatology (BSR, 2015) has…
Immerse yourself in the world of rheumatology and get to know the different types of spondyloarthropathies Spondyloarthropathy is an umbrella term for a group of inflammatory diseases that are progressive and painful. These conditions affect the axial and peripheral skeletons, tendons and ligaments, and other organs such as the skin, intestines, and eyes. Spondyloarthropathies tend to affect younger people, who…
Physiopedia and Physiopedia Plus (Physioplus) are helping universities and students overcome the challenge of clinical internship interruption by offering alternative virtual internships during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. As we move through the beginning of 2021 and into a third wave of COVID-19 infections around the world, physical therapy students and universities are still trying to make up the lost…
Thanks to an amazing collaboration with Nottingham University, we now have some amazing new pages when it comes to spinal rehabilitation. Nottingham University has been working with Physiopedia since 2012 to create and review pages related to spinal rehabilitation as part of a bespoke content development project. The project is part of the first module for spinal rehabilitation in your…
Patellar latendinopathy is a common cause of pain in the anterior knee, which is characterized by pain that is localized at the lower pole of the patella under load. There are a number of risk factors for the development of patellar tendinitis, but an exact and specific cause is unknown. Until recently, the condition was known as patellar tendinitis, which…