Building an effective and confident GESI rehabilitation workforce
It is widely understood that there is a global need for the development of a Gender Equality And Social Inclusion (GESI) responsive rehabilitation workforce. However, research has shown that students and clinicians are not adequately trained to be GESI-responsive. This…
Empowering excellence in global rehabilitation efforts
Honouring the Trailblazers through the Annual Physiopedia Awards Physiopedia embodies a dynamic and trailblazing spirit, fueled by passion and collaboration, where every individual plays a pivotal role and has the opportunity to flourish while contributing to a greater purpose. Rehabilitation…
Top Contributor July 2023 | Ahmed Diab
Top Contributor – Ahmed Diab We are delighted to shine a spotlight on Ahmed Diab, a dedicated and passionate Physiopedia volunteer whose unwavering commitment and enthusiasm have made him an important contributor to Physiopedia content. Ahmed is very active on…
New online functional anatomy courses aim to tackle current challenges faced in learning anatomy
The new Physiopedia Plus (Plus) Exploring Anatomy Programme utilises digital 3D models to deliver an innovative series of courses that will benefit both healthcare students and professionals. For many healthcare professionals, a solid understanding of anatomy is essential to safe…
Clinical Skills Training and the power of mentoring, a clinical success story in Burma
Currently, in Burma, there have been very limited opportunities for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) of rehabilitation professionals and also increased rehabilitation needs due to political instabilities. The ReLAB-HS Clinical Skills Training Programme in Burma is providing a great opportunity to…
Top Contributor Aug 2023 | Lauren Heydenrych
We are thrilled to spotlight Lauren Heydenrych, a remarkable individual who has enriched the Physiopedia community with her contributions and passion for pediatric content. Lauren is also a regular writer for Physiospot and routinely attends team meetings despite her “load-shedding”…
A Nobel Prize for Physiotherapy?
The following story is a summary of an article by Nils Hanson and Anders Ottosson, titled ‘Nobel Prize for Physical Therapy? Rise, Fall, and Revival of Medical-Mechanical Institutes’. In his will of 1895, the Swedish innovator Alfred Nobel stipulated that…
Queen Elizabeth II: Late Patron of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
This article reflects some of the key contributions of our late and much-loved Queen Elizabeth II, as Patron of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP), as we look to the Coronation of King Charles III on 6th May 2023. …