Since clinicians, scientific journals have been touted as the link between research results and the improvement of clinical practice, but are times changing? An interesting editorial was published this week in the BJSM, in which a survey (n = 2000) examined which resources clinicians use to change their clinical practice. The result may come as a surprise to some and…
You are not alone. Whenever we take the next step in our professional journey, we are prone to imposter syndrome. Here's how you can overcome this feeling and recognize your strengths. Imposter syndrome, first described by Pauline Chance and Suzanne Imes in the 1970s, is the idea that you were successful only because of luck, not talent or qualification. The…
In this online course from Physiopedia you will learn to identify and effectively manage hypermobility in children. The benign joint hypermobility syndrome (BJHS) belongs to hereditary connective tissue disorders alongside the Ehler-Danlos syndrome, Marfan syndrome and osteogenesis imperfect. Unlike the other connective tissue disorders, BJHS is a condition that causes musculoskeletal symptoms in hypermobile patients with no other rheumatological features…
Make it easy to record your conference activities by using your FREE ISCP Physioplus membership to access your feature-rich CPD portfolio. “Adaptive, reactive, resilient, moving forward together” is the title and topic of this year's ISCP conference, which is to take place on November 6th and is FREE for ISCP members. The final program is available for download and there…
Are orthoses useful for treating PTTD? The tibia is posterior and is regarded as the most important dynamic stabilizing muscle of the medial longitudinal arch. Dysfunction is a common cause of foot pain. Posterior tendon dysfunction (PTTD) occurs when pronation is prolonged until the end of the stance phase of walking, which can lead to pain, gait disturbance, excessive mechanical…
Top contributors for October: Simisola Ajeyalemi Please join me in appreciating the efforts of Simisola Ajeyalemi, also known as Simmy, who is part of our content team. Simmy is a long time volunteer for Physiopedia and is always available to lend a hand. She makes a committed contribution to Physiopedia content and is an excellent mentor for new volunteers as…
The international framework for the examination of the neck region for possible vascular pathologies of the neck before manual therapy has been updated. We have summarized the most important clinical take-homes for you. The framework is intended to provide guidelines for the assessment of the C-spine for possible vascular pathologies of the neck prior to the planned mobilization, manipulation and…
Understanding that your role is more important than your job title is a surefire way to make career decisions. Job titles often have a tribal aspect that entails unofficial hierarchies and unnecessary conflicts between clinicians. It can create confusion for people choosing a career path, but also for patients. How can clinicians decide what a job title means in their…
Rightly or wrongly, manipulation and mobilization of the spine remain an essential part of physiotherapeutic treatment. There are numerous complications from using this treatment and abnormal heart function, and blood pressure is one of them. A systematic review published in the Hong Kong Journal of Physiotherapy aimed to clarify whether or not manual therapy affects heart function and, in particular,…
Learn from expert Ian Horsley and begin to understand where the limits of your shoulder practice can grow to unlock your potential as a clinician. Shoulders are complex structures and can cause confusion in clinical practice. Just thinking about the muscles, the number is immense and intimidating, and that doesn't even take into account the 17 attached to the shoulder…