The Virtual Reality Revolution: Transforming rehabilitation through innovation
This is the third guest post in a series written by Jason Giesbrecht – Physiopedia Plus Instructor, Senior Healthcare Leader and Physiotherapist. Welcome to the forefront of healthcare innovation. With the mere donning of a headset, patients and physiotherapists alike find themselves in…
Updating skills and applying them through clinical case studies on Week 3 of the Physiopedia MOOC
Wow, it is hard to believe we are already at the end of Week 3 of this year’s massive open online course (MOOC). As MOOC Manager I am really enjoying spending time completing the MOOC courses alongside you all, and…
Multidisciplinary learning and hands on skills training improves management of SCI patients in Pakistan
Rehabilitation professionals from a variety of professions came together in Pakistan this month to practice hands-on skills and share their knowledge and experience in managing spinal cord injury (SCI) patients. A practical skills training session on SCI was held at…
Try the new Plus discussion forum for interactive learning with colleagues from across our global community
Physiopedia Plus (Plus) has launched a new, interactive discussion forum which allows members from the Plus global community to network, connect, and share experiences. It has exciting features to deliver a user-friendly experience allowing learners to reflect on, discuss and…
Use ❤️ Know ❤️ for #WorldHeartDay 2023: When we know more, we can take better care
This year’s World Heart Day focuses on the essential step of understanding our hearts better. Because the more we know, the better care we can take of them. The World Heart Federation reveals that 1 in 3 cardiovascular disease (CVD)…
You did it! Understanding Basic Rehabilitation Techniques MOOC has finished
The last 4 weeks has really gone by so fast. Eight courses in four weeks has been a whirlwind of great revision of some of the fundamental techniques I use, literally, on a daily basis. This week I have been…
Ensuring rights, access and opportunities for everyone with cerebral palsy on #WorldCPDay 2023
Today marks World Cerebral Palsy Day, a global initiative that began in 2012 and has since reached over 10 million people worldwide. The goal is simple yet powerful: to make sure individuals with cerebral palsy have the same opportunities and…
Mental health is a universal human right – this #WorldMentalHealthDay is your opportunity to advocate for it
This year’s World Mental Health Day on 10 October established by the World Foundation of Mental Health focuses on the theme ‘Mental health is a universal human right’. Join us in raising awareness and advocating for mental health for all. Good…
Interdisciplinary learning and hands-on skills training improve the management of SCI patients in Pakistan.
Interdisciplinary practice in physical rehabilitation is still an evolving concept in Pakistan and rehabilitation professionals, particularly from different provinces, rarely have an opportunity to work together let alone discuss challenges and compare management approaches. The ReLAB-HS Clinical Skills Training Programme…
Understand the role of rehabilitation in arthritis management for all ages on #WorldArthritisDay2023
Each year, 12 October marks World Arthritis Day. This year discover the vital role rehabilitation plays in managing arthritis effectively and help us to challenge the misconception that arthritis solely affects older people. Arthritis affects millions of people around the world….