This is the final guest post in a series written by Jason Giesbrecht – Physiopedia Plus Instructor, Senior Healthcare Leader and Physiotherapist. A vision realized and the path forward As we conclude our year-long exploration into the future of physiotherapy, it’s essential to recognize that the future we once envisioned is now unfolding before us. The “PhysioFuturist” series […]
Bonjour fellow Physiopedians! We hope you are looking forward to the approaching Paris Summer Olympics 2024 as much as we are, it all starts in 2 weeks from 26 July to 11 August. To get you excited here are some fascinating facts about this year’s games: Athletes from 184 countries will participate Around 10,500 athletes […]
In Egypt, the field of physiotherapy is evolving with a strong emphasis on continuous professional development (CPD) to manage musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions more effectively. To support this, Egyptian physiotherapists are increasingly turning to Physiopedia to enrich their knowledge and skills. The accessible and comprehensive online Physiopedia platform provides a robust framework that includes best practices, […]
Now you can talk to the Physiopedia AI Assistant through your Physiopedia Plus (Plus) app allowing you to get live support with those burning questions, right from your phone. After launching last month, we’ve not stopped working to develop how the new Physiopedia AI Assistant can support you in your everyday practice. As well as […]
Speech and language professionals in Uganda last month improved their clinical skills in treating speech and feeding disorders in children with cerebral palsy during a 2-day ReLAB-HS clinical skills workshop. Opportunities for in-person clinical training sessions for speech and language professionals are rare in Uganda. Thanks to USAID-funding the Uganda Speech And Language Therapy Association […]
berez_ka/Shutterstock.com Humans have gone unshod for millions of years; it is only in the last few centuries that people have started wearing shoes. However, a recent survey shows that shoe wearing among young boys isn’t universal. German children and teenagers spend most of their day in shoes, while about 90% of their South African counterparts […]
Parents can fork out big bucks for different shoes for different sports for their children. from www.shutterstock.com Over the past 40 years the “modern” sports shoe has evolved from the all-purpose sneaker to an abundance of sport-specific shoes. Given we have so much choice – and with encouragement from big brands and keen shop assistants […]
Shutterstock Every day, parents around the world are told their child’s flat feet are normal and they will grow out of it. This isn’t true – they just grow up and out of their paediatricians’ practice. There’s no evidence children’s flat feet correct themselves with time. Failure to intervene when problem flat feet are identified […]
Shutterstock A recent article in The Conversation raised unnecessary alarm about children’s flat feet. The article isn’t supported by the best evidence and may have worried parents. The most recent evidence confirms it’s normal for young, healthy and active children to have flexible flat feet, and these flat feet will get less flat over time. […]
Shutterstock Toe jam can be a source of fascination, disgust or barely noticed. It can be a sign you need to wash your feet or rethink your choice of footwear. It can also lead to major health issues. Toe jam, the gunk and debris between your toes, has even made it to a Beatles song. […]