Matthieu works in the NHS as a community physiotherapist
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Introduction
Long-term conditions such as non-communicable diseases (NCDs) account for 70% of all deaths each year, and the numbers are expected to rise over the next ten years. Global health organisations continue to establish models for the prevention and management of these conditions. Physiotherapists have managed to successfully adapt these structural models into their practice and actively contribute to addressing this global burden. In this course, you will explore different interventions you can utilise in your daily practice to help your patients live healthier lives.
Aims
This course discusses the risk factors and impacts of long term conditions and the role of physiotherapy in promoting their prevention.
Outline
This course is made up of videos, reading, discussions and a final quiz. The course content is split into the following sections:
- Video
- Reading activity
- Quiz
Target audience
This course is aimed at Physiotherapy and Physical Therapy clinicians, students and assistants. Other interested professionals such as athletic trainers, occupational therapists, nurses or medical doctors interested in this subject are also invited to participate.
Anticipatory Care for Long Term Conditions in Physiotherapy
Presented by Matthieu Haentjens
Instrumented Gait Analysis
Presented by Matthieu Haentjens