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Since the Olympic Games in 2012 boxers no longer had to wear head guards. A decision that many believe is a wrong move when it comes to protecting against concussions and TBI. But what does the evidence tell us? In 2013, the International Boxing Association (AIBA) made the controversial decision to ban the use of headgear in elite Olympic men's…
The most common types of headaches that physical therapists see during clinical practice are tension-type headaches, migraines, and cervicogenic headaches. These headache types have a worldwide prevalence of 38%, 10% and 2.5%, respectively. Cervicogenic headache is a common cause of chronic headache, which is often misdiagnosed. This middiganosis results from complex overlapping symptoms with various other types of headache that…
Headache is one of the most frequently reported illnesses in all age groups. It is something that all physical therapists will come across, so it is important that you recognize different types of headache but also the essential treatments that are available to you. The most common types of headache physiotherapists will see during clinical practice are tension headache (TTH)…
A brand new new event platform for the World Physiotherapy Congress was launched ahead of the only online event scheduled to take place between April 9th and 11th of this year. The platform is a cross between a mobile app and a website that gives you a unique experience that makes it a little easier to navigate the sessions and…
On February 24th, the project Learning, Doing and Building for Rehabilitation in Health Systems (ReLAB-HS) was officially started. The speakers and partners involved in the Lauch emphasized the need to integrate rehabilitation into health systems in order to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals and universal health insurance. The role of Physiopedia as part of the ReLAB-HS consortium focuses on the…
There's nothing more frustrating than emailing 3 or 4 people to find a time that works for everyone or to show someone how to do something using the zoom. In this post, Tarina explains her top tips for overcoming these frustrations. 2020 brought many changes. An important change was remote working. I was used to seeing patients 4 days a…
Using an adapted systematic literature review, the authors of this article created a framework for remote musculoskeletal testing that provides clinicians with some helpful tips and strategies for minimizing communication errors and adapting physical exams to a virtual environment. Virtual and online consultations have always been a part of the future of health care and, in particular, of the musculoskeletal…
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With the new framework for rehabilitation competencies, new context-specific rehabilitation models will emerge, which will be supported by qualified rehabilitation specialists. Register now for the virtual kick-off event on February 26th to find out more. Rehabilitation is an important health strategy to enable participation in education, work and society. but too often the lack of access to trained rehabilitation workers…