There are many different ways that simulations can be used in physical therapy education, and not all of them involve technology. This study compared simulation and role-playing in the context of training clinicians to treat low back pain, but which was more effective? Simulations are a useful educational tool to help students improve their clinical thinking and decision-making skills as…
Atherosclerosis is one of the most common causes of cardiovascular diseases worldwide and the complications can be serious. The disease is characterized by the formation of atherosclerotic plaques that narrow the lumen of the arteries. Symptoms depend on which arteries are narrowed, so the manifestation of the disease can vary widely depending on the percentage of occlusion and severity. When…
Muscle energy techniques are a form of manual therapy that uses active muscle contraction to relax muscles through various mechanisms. It is often used in treatment plans for neck pain, but how does it compare to other forms of manual therapy? Nonspecific neck pain affects a large part of the general population and exceeds socio-economic boundaries, which affect 80% of…
Physiopedia is an organization driven by dedication and teamwork, in which every person has a place and the opportunity to grow and contribute to something meaningful. Rehabilitation is an integral part of care around the world, and it is important to recognize the loyalty and efforts of those who make a difference. Physiopedia has launched its second Annual Awards Program…
There are many things that I would have liked to have known when I started my career (spoiler alert – delayed callback saves an incredible amount of time and effort). If I were forced to choose the two most important things, I would like to know that it is important to understand how memory works in order to learn more…
Between September 13 and October 10, you will meet thousands of colleagues from around the world and discover how rehabilitation is being used as a health strategy and changing millions of lives around the world. The news everyone has been waiting for, this year's FREE Physiopedia MOOC addresses Understanding Rehabilitation as a Health Strategy and is a collaboration between Physiopedia…
This is an excellent article that will change your practice for the best when you see patients with suspected lumbar rediculopathy. Read on for what you should definitely pay attention to in your clinical practice. Pain in the lower back can be radicular pain, this is described as radiating pain involving the nerve root which causes leg pain along the…
This is the most comprehensive series of courses on pelvic girdle and sacroiliac dysfunction that you can find on the Internet. Sacroiliac dysfunction affects an estimated 10-30% of people with unspecific lower back pain and is often present with complaints of hip and leg pain on the same side. It is often undiagnosed and can actually be one of the…
Ballet dance requires a high level of technical ability, which brings the human body to the limits of its strength and flexibility. Interestingly, very few acute injuries are reported by dancers, whereas there is a much higher rate of chronic injuries related to overuse. This makes sense when you consider that sport is uniquely repetitive and acute injuries are associated…
The Physiopedia app is available free of charge – it's a power tool in your pocket! The Physiopedia app is a lifeline for thousands of clinicians around the world. Whether you are newly qualified and need information on an unknown condition, or whether you work remotely and other clinicians are not easy to reach to discuss your clinical cases with.…