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Today is International Translation Day!

PEDro is a global resource of over 59,000 trials, reviews and guidelines evaluating physiotherapy interventions. The PEDro website is currently available in 17 languages and the monthly PEDro newsletters, blogs and social media posts are available in English and Portuguese….

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A revisão sistemática encontrou que o exercício aeróbico durante a gestação pode reduzir a incidência de diabetes mellitus gestacional e hipertensão gestacional. As intervenções foram variadas e a certeza da evidência não foi avaliada

As complicações comuns na gestação incluem diabetes mellitus gestacional e hipertensão gestacional. Até o momento, as evidências sobre os efeitos do exercício nas complicações e nos resultados da gravidez são inconsistentes. Essa revisão sistemática teve o objetivo de estimar os…

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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….

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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)…

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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…

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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…