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Exercise Prescription for Plantar Heel Pain

Join physiotherapists Damien Howell and Helene Simpson for a lively exchange on their different approaches to managing plantar heel pain syndromes.

• Date: Thurs, 18 April 2024, 3 pm UK
• Check your local time

⭐️ Fill your therapy toolbox with evidence-based approaches for heel pain!⭐️

• Fri, 19 April 2024, 6 pm UK
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Following this live Plus demonstration webinar, you will be able to master the following:

• Navigate the Plus learning platform
• Find, access and complete Plus courses and programmes, including videos, readings and quiz questions
• Earn Plus course certificates for your continuing education
• Access e-books, journals, articles and podcasts
• Learn how to access Plus courses in different languages

⭐️ This is your chance to ask us questions! ⭐️

Do you feel you lack the skills to be an effective leader?  Then these courses are right for you:

1. Leadership Programme - A comprehensive series of 10 courses to develop your leadership skills
2. Rehabilitation Leadership Programme - 4 courses to help you bridge the gap between "Knowing Leadership and Doing Leadership

⭐️ Testimonial: "I really recommend this programme. All the leadership modules are amazing and really beneficial. I thought in a few situations in my practice that I am doing something wrong and I was blaming myself. However, after I went through these modules I saw the situations from a different perspective and received many new ideas for better management."

Did you know that the Physiopedia search bar can now be added to any of the following sites:

• Electronic Medical Records
• Exercise Prescription Software
• Learning Management Systems
• Websites

 

⭐️ Join Marissa Fourie in this dynamic live webinar as we delve into the intricate world of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

• Gain invaluable insights on recognising the subtle signs and symptoms of ASD
• Discover the pivotal role rehabilitation professionals play
• Elevate your clinical proficiency in understanding neurodiversity
• Learn empowering tools to refine your communication skills and management strategies

⭐️ Thursday, 14 Mar 2024 8am UK time (check your local time)  

⭐️ These 6 courses trended in the last month ⭐️

1. Lumbar Radiculopathy Assessment
2. Introduction and Overview of Evidence-Based Practice
3. Assessing Muscle Strength
4. Case-Based Learning for the Differential Diagnosis of Cervical Dysfunction and Headache Webinar
5. Lifestyle Medicine and Office Ergonomic Strategies for Managing Low Back Pain
6. Sustainable Healthcare and Environmental Physiotherapy

Which one of these will you be doing next?

• This month we are excited to share a new programme on Applied Evidence-Based Practice.
• With physiotherapist and researcher Professor Benita Olivier, you can become an efficient and critical consumer of research practice and be confident that you are providing evidence-based treatment in your clinical practice.

⭐️ Join us for an insightful clinical webinar by renowned vestibular physiotherapist, Bernard Tonks. This webinar will feature diverse case studies, accompanied by nystagmus videos for a thorough review and discussion.

• Saturday, Feb 24th at 3 pm UK time (check your local time)

⭐️ An example of one of the cases that will be discussed:

• A 47-year-old female reporting a sensation of spinning dizziness
• She “gets the spins” at night when moving around and has noted it also when doing Yoga
• She first noticed the sensation 1 year ago but it resolved after about 4 months
• This most recent episode started about 2-3 months ago and feels as if it’s the same problem
• She reports that the first episode of dizziness occurred after a fall while skiing

⭐️ THIS WEBINAR IS ON A WEEKEND - DON'T MISS OUT! 

• An Overview of Paediatric Conditions Programme is now complete!! ⭐️ This programme walks rehabilitation professionals through 13 common paediatric conditions, highlighting evidence-based assessment and treatment options for optimal function.
• It is a follow-up on the Paediatric Physiotherapy Programme that take you through stages of infant and childhood development and assessment and movement analysis

Test your clinical skills with Rina on Friday, Feb 2nd at 2 pm (UK time) as we delve into cervical differential diagnosis. Share your insights on a 51-year-old male, a smoker, who presents with persistent headache and neck pain for ten days following a challenging bench press exercise. The patient forcefully flexed his head, neck, and upper trunk during the lift, and the symptoms began approximately two hours later.

• What could be the potential diagnoses?
• Join us to discuss

 

⭐️ Thank you for your commitment to continued learning and being part of the Physiopedia Family ⭐️

Read these two new posts that showcase the activities you have been part of in 2023:

• Physiopedia Plus 2023: Celebrating the top 10 highlights
• Physiopedia 2023: A year of innovation, growth and global impact

Ever wondered about the buzz around the "gut microbiome" and its impact on patient health? Join our exclusive webinar with Christopher Martey, where he breaks down the science behind it all and delves into its crucial role in health and disease!

• Weds, 17 Jan 2024 5pm UK

In this session, you'll learn:

• ✅ What the "gut microbiome" really means
• ✅ How it influences your patients' overall health
• ✅ Connections between gut health and musculoskeletal conditions
• ✅ Insights into Rheumatic diseases like psoriatic arthritis and spondyloarthritis

We are thrilled to announce the launch of the "Optimising Learning Programme" by Michael Rowe!✨ This programme is ideal for students and professionals looking to elevate their learning experience and achieve peak performance. ⭐️ What's in store for you?

1. ✅ Develop effective study habits
2. ✅ Sharpen your focus for increased productivity
3. ✅ Enhance writing and reading skills
4. ✅ Boost memory retention
5. ✅ Master time management strategies
6. ✅ Prioritize self-care for optimal well-being

 

Check out these brand-new practical courses:

• Low Functioning Cerebral Palsy Physiotherapy Assessment and Intervention
• High Functioning Cerebral Palsy Physiotherapy Assessment and Intervention
• Using the ICF with Cerebral Palsy
• Paediatric Lower Extremity Torsional Conditions
• General Principles of Spasticity Management in Spinal Cord Injury
• ADL, Self-Care and Home Modifications for People With Spinal Cord Injury

Mastering Hip and Knee Strengthening - by Lee Herrington

• Mon 04 Dec 2023, 1 pm UK time
• The webinar will cover how to manipulate exercise progressions to maximise the opportunity to gain strength in the key hip and knee muscles. Lee Herrington will delve into management strategies that will empower clinicians to pinpoint the ideal starting point for tailored patient training, ensuring maximal strength gains during rehabilitation.

 

All the Understanding the Foot Programme courses are now published and available to complete and available to Full and Pro members. The programme consists of the following courses:

1. Exploring Foot Anatomy
2. The Ageing Foot
3. Complex Regional Pain Syndrome and the Foot
4. Lisfranc Injuries
5. Plantar Plate Injuries
6. Morton's Neuroma
7. Conservative Management of Hallux Valgus
8. Physiotherapy after Hallux Valgus Surgery
9. Hallux Rigidus
10. Introduction to Foot Neuropathy
11. Assessment of Foot Neuropathies
12. Intervention Considerations for Foot Neuropathies

• This much anticipated live webinar is free to all Full and Pro members.
• Date: Monday 13 November 2023, 7pm UK time.
• Duration: 60 minutes including time for questions and anwers
• Fiona Healy will focus on return to exercise guidelines, how to gradually increase exercise intensity, and what clinical signs and outcomes to monitor during rehabilitation. She will share progressive rehabilitation steps and techniques to aid women in safely and effectively returning to exercise and normal daily activities after a C-section.

We are thrilled to announce that all 13 courses as part of the Exploring Anatomy Programme are now available. You can update your knowledge and skills with courses covering anatomy topics from head to toe. The courses are full of clinical nuggets and ideal for any rehabilitation professional or knowledge level.

3 webinars available for free for Plus Full and Pro members

• Rehabilitation Considerations for Return to Activity and Exercise Following a Cesarian Section with Fiona Healy, Monday 13 November 2023
• Mastering Hip and Knee Strengthening with Lee Herrington, Monday 4 December 2023
• The Gut Microbiome and Rehabilitation Diagnoses with Christopher Martey, Wednesday 17 January 2024