World Down Syndrome Day – With Us Not For Us
March 21st is World Down Syndrome Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness and advocating for the rights, inclusion, and well-being of people with Down syndrome and other disabilities. This year’s theme is “With Us Not For Us”, challenging the…
Together we can make a difference in eradicating tuberculosis #EndTB
The 24th March is World Tuberculosis Day, it was this day in 1882 that the bacterium that causes tuberculosis (TB) was discovered. The theme for this year is ‘Yes! We can end TB!’ Imagine a world where one of the…
Have a good time! Be active! What will you be doing on World Day of Physical Activity on 6 April?
World Day of Physical Activity on 6 April is a day to encourage us to embrace physical activity and harness the benefits of being active! This year’s theme “Have a good time! Be active!” is a powerful reminder that physical…
Understand Parkinson’s disease and contribute to a brighter future on World Parkinson’s Day
Parkinson’s disease (PD) transforms lives, requiring resilience, courage, and determination to adapt to a new way of living. This World Parkinson’s Day, on 11 April, 2023 join Physiopedia to spread the word, let us unite and spark a global movement…
The science behind rehabilitation implementation
The 2023 Implementation Science Health Conference Australia (ISHCA 23) on 23–24 March 2023 provided the opportunity to showcase the ReLAB-HS implementation science training for rehabilitation leaders that was a collaboration between Associate Professor Lucio Naccarella from the University of Melbourne…
Prosthetists and Orthotists we can’t wait to meet you – ISPO 2023 Congress in 2 weeks
The Physiopedia team are busy getting ready to attend ISPO 19th World Congress on 24–27 April 2023 and we would love to see you there! The International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics (ISPO) Congress is the global event for mobility products, assistive…
What is Physiotherapy Otherwise?
Physiotherapy Otherwise is part of a long project designed to diagnose the profession of physiothearpy. It is part of a growing body of work in the new field of critical physiotherapy; a field that has been growing in groups like the…
CPN Digest #169
The beauty of nature – winner – Green Light Forest A mountain path through a forest is illuminated by a multitude of ‘sparkling’ fireflies, giving the landscape an almost fairytale atmosphere. The insects’ bioluminescence is part of the mating ritual,…
CPN Digest #170
Covid-19 winner – Birthday Staff at the San Carlos de Celanova residence celebrate the 98th birthday of Elena Pérez, two weeks after she overcame coronavirus. Nine residents have died from Covid-19 and more than 40 have tested positive. Older people…
CPN Digest #171
Street photography – winner – Childhood Although teenagers’ lives appear completely absorbed by social media and the internet in many parts of the world, in Havana, Cuba, children still enjoy themselves by playing in the open air in their homes’…