Give the gift of recognition with a Physiopedia Award nomination
Physiopedia is the result of voluntary contributions from an amazing group of altruistic individuals and organisations that wish to contribute to public knowledge related to rehabilitation. The Physiopedia Awards Programme recognises and features the diligence and efforts of people who have…
Delivering sustainable continuing professional development in Uganda
Physiopedia recently met with professional associations in Uganda to discuss a collaboration for the provision of sustainable continuing professional development (CPD) in accordance with the directive of the Allied Health Professions Council (AHPC). Allied health professions (AHPs) in Uganda are…
What do the new guidelines on knee injury prevention for athletes tell us?
Earlier this year, the Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy and the American Academy of Sports Physical Therapy updated their Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPGs) on Exercise-Based Knee and Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury Prevention. The last attempt to review the evidence and…
What clinicians do to promote healing through empathy
As rehabilitation professionals, we are by vocation, givers and carers of the needs of others. But does this automatically translate into being empathetic? A recent webinar hosted by Fiona Healy on returning to exercise postnatally reaffirmed the need for empathy…
Physiopedia partners with ISPO for provision of professional development activities
During the closing ceremony of the 2023 ISPO Congress a song was played and one verse stood out “ISPO is multi-professional”. ISPO stands for the International Society of Prosthetics and Orthotics and Physiopedia recently attended the organisation’s 19th congress as…
Physiopedia volunteers contribute to global rehabilitation knowledge, one page at a time
The recent Physiopedia Volunteer Orientation Course left a positive lasting impact on everyone who took part, empowering individuals to take on new skills and experience professional growth whilst supporting rehabilitation professionals around the world through their contributions to Physiopedia. To…
The disease where pushing harder can make you sicker: #LearnFromME on #WorldMEDay 2023
Today is World Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME) Day, this year the focus is on raising awareness and improving understanding of post-exertional malaise (PEM), a symptom of this complex condition. Marking the birth of Florence Nightingale, a historical figure who experienced ME-like symptoms….
You asked and we listened, check out our new Plus Help Centre
You shared your curiosity through questions and feedback, and in response we developed a new Help Centre on Physiopedia Plus (Plus). Take a browse through the new design, with simple categories based on your most popular questions. Did you know…
Are you measuring your blood pressure accurately? Find out why you should be on #WorldHypertensionDay 2023
For the past 18 years, on calendars worldwide, 17 May has marked World Hypertension Day. This year’s theme is ‘Measure Your Blood Pressure Accurately, Control It, Live Longer’. The aim is to raise awareness, particularly in low- to middle-income areas,…
We are going to the World Physiotherapy Congress! Are you?
Every 2 years, World Physiotherapy offers an opportunity to connect in person with colleagues from around the world. This year the Congress is taking place in Dubai between 2 and 4 June. The Physiopedia Team will be there to share…