See rehabilitation from a different perspective by participating in this year's FREE Physiopedia MOOC made possible by ReLAB-HS and USAID. If you are new to the term MOOC it is an acronym for Massive Online Open Course and every year Physiopedia offers you a free course. The courses organized by Physiopädie were very successful and covered a wide range of…
Digital learning has the ability to transform training in physical therapy and there is increasing evidence to support its use. But what do RCTs tell us? It seems counterintuitive, doesn't it, physiotherapy is a practical and practical profession. So how can this be taught using digital or distance learning methods? Well, there is evidence to support and disprove this argument.…
Since 1951, September 8th has been World Physiotherapy Day of Physiotherapy, a day that signifies a time of unity and solidarity with the worldwide physiotherapy community. Every year there is a new theme to draw the attention of the professions and this year the theme is Rehabilitation and Long COVID [1945900]. The Impact of COVID-19 on Fragile Health Systems and…
Exercise is certainly the best treatment for non-specific low back pain, but which setting is best suited to implement the exercise plan? Home is the most accessible place to exercise for most people, but is it the most effective way to improve outcomes for people with nonspecific low back pain? Develop your understanding of back pain A new systematic review…
The annual World Spinal Cord Injury Day takes place on September 5th with the aim of raising public awareness of spinal cord injuries. This year's theme is COVID-19 and staying healthy with the help of telemedicine. Spinal cord injury is understood to be damage to the spinal cord – 90% from trauma and another 10% from diseases such as cancer.…
These are compulsory courses for everyone who works in primary care, neurology or the musculoskeletal system. Bell's palsy usually presents with isolated facial palsy, but if you are unfamiliar with the disease or the cranial nerves, the symptoms can easily be mistaken for a stroke. Although rare, lacunar infarction involving the lower pons can occur with isolated facial palsy-like symptoms,…
Fractures account for 25% of all injuries in children and are the most common reason for hospitalization, but the rate is higher in children with ADHD. 5% of children and adolescents live with attention deficit / hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), a neurological developmental disorder that affects inattentiveness, motor hyperactivity and impulsivity. When we think of a child with ADHD, we tend…
Return to sport has become a proxy for outcome for athletes after an injury, but does what you think mean what it means? It is understandable why return to sport has become a widely used outcome measure for athletes after injury, as it is usually the motivating factor for surgery or rehab. Unfortunately there is no standardization or generally accepted…
Another month has passed and we have another opportunity to celebrate the work of our team and highlight the commitment of a particular team member. This month we are pleased to highlight the enthusiasm and thorough work of Chelsea McLene. Although Chelsea is still a physiotherapy student, her influence on the profession is already remarkable. She is a high performing…
Do unpleasant conversations really change anything? Find out in our new course from Jason Giesbrecht. Courageous conversation is one that is often difficult and inconvenient, but is often the key to overcoming obstacles on the way forward. There are often emotions on both sides of the conversation and can be uncomfortable, stressful or challenging situations. By attending this brand new…