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…
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…
Top Contributor March 2023 | Matt Huey
Matt recently joined the Physiopedia volunteer content team, and is already making an impact! His unwavering enthusiasm and contributions to Physiopedia, particularly the McKenzie Method pages, are awesome. Matt’s passion is evident in his willingness to go above and beyond…
Why everyone needs to play a part in infection control to address the global impact of infectious diseases
Are you concerned about the global impact of infectious diseases? With recent pandemics such as COVID-19, SARS, and Ebola, infection control and prevention have become topics of worldwide concern. No longer reserved for healthcare professionals, scientists, and governments – infection control…
Certain populations continue to be more vulnerable to COVID-19 and why that’s important for us all
For the past 3 years, COVID-19 has been an ever-present consideration in people’s personal and professional lives. As treating rehabilitation professionals, it is important to incorporate the most current research into everyday practice. This includes COVID-19 considerations beyond those of…
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 #172
Fascinating faces and characters honourable mention – Child Plays in a Tannery A child jumps on waste products used to make poultry feed, as she plays in a tannery in Hazaribagh, which is part of the old town in Dhaka,…
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’…
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 #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,…